Muswell Hill Cattery Owner Banned From Keeping Animals
Barnet Council also prosecutes chicken shop for unlicensed A-board offences.
Incident → evidence → outcomeLinda Finch-Mason, who resides on George Crescent in Muswell Hill, pleaded guilty on September 17 to operating a cat boarding service without the required licence. Willesden Magistrates’ Court ordered her to pay a total of £1,368, comprising a £120 fine, a £48 victim surcharge, and £1,200 in prosecution costs. Additionally, Ms Finch-Mason received a three-year disqualification from dealing with any animals.
Chicken Shop Prosecution
In a separate case, Barnet Council prosecuted Finchley Chicken Hub Ltd, trading as Chicken Hub, and its director Toryalai Jabarkhel. The prosecution concerned the use of an unlicensed A-board. Both the company and Mr Jabarkhel pleaded guilty to the offence.
Finchley Chicken Hub Ltd was ordered to pay a total of £2,375. Mr Jabarkhel was personally fined £1,056.
Councillor Barry Rawlings, leader of Barnet Council, commented on the council's approach to business regulation. He stated that while most businesses comply with regulations and can receive assistance from council officers, the council will take enforcement action against those who repeatedly disregard licensing advice and continue to operate unlawfully.
Questions this report answers
01What penalty did the cattery owner receive?
Linda Finch-Mason pleaded guilty to running an unlicensed cat boarding business. She was fined £1,368 in total and disqualified from dealing with animals for three years.
02What were the fines for Finchley Chicken Hub Ltd and its director?
Finchley Chicken Hub Ltd was ordered to pay £2,375 for using an unlicensed A-board. Its director, Toryalai Jabarkhel, was fined £1,056 for the same offence.
03Which court heard these cases?
Both Linda Finch-Mason and Finchley Chicken Hub Ltd, along with its director Toryalai Jabarkhel, entered their guilty pleas at Willesden Magistrates’ Court.
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