16 August (Part 2) - A chequered history
In 2019, the precise date is not recorded, Belvedere Councillor Daniel
Francis, now an MP, and I were separately summoned to the Health & Safety
Executive HQ in Southwark Bridge Road to be interviewed prior to the possible
prosecution of Kulvinder Singh for unsafe practices at Ye Olde Leather Bottle.
In my case they asked for permission to use photographs in Court and required me to sign them.
Singh and his company were later
successfully prosecuted and the H&SE’s summary of the case
may be read here. (PDF)
Following the prosecution, H&SE took an interest in Mr. Singh’s companies
several more times. Dhadda Estates is one of his many companies and is registered to his home address.
The H&SE website reveals that warnings were issued about working at height, open fuse boxes capable of electrocution, no toilets or washing
facilities, debris left in a dangerous state. Immediate Prohibition Notices were issued.
Using the summary of the 2019 prosecution as a guide to what most upsets the H&SE, a
resident has submitted a formal complaint to H&SE about recent activities at VCD Athletics.
The
Singh family would be of little interest to us if it was not for the Bexley Council associations. What is of great interest is why Bexley Council is so supportive of
an individual who has been forgiven for various planning irregularities and even awarded for his community activities.
Why are Conservative election candidates lined up inside his house for publicity photographs?
Why is the Leader of Bexley Council and the wife of the Planning Committee Chairman (at the time) willing to line up by the side of someone who enjoys a certain reputation?
Money? The Singh family is very wealthy. You have to be to buy the Oakwood sports ground.
Note: Some of the research behind this blog was conducted by Reform UK Councillors and their support team.