Billingham driveway firm accused of failing to carry out work in Hartlepool

A home improvement firm specialising in driveways has been accused of unfair trading.
By Alex Metcalfe
Published 7th Apr 2022, 11:19 BST
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Riverside Resin, based in Anlaby Close, Billingham, faced nine counts of knowingly or recklessly engaging in a commercial practice at Teesside Magistrates’ Court.

Former director David Gillies, 41, and current director Rebecca Wilson, 39, appeared at a preliminary hearing to face the charges brought by Stockton Council.

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A list of charges suggests the suspected wrongdoing took place between October 2019 and June last year – with alleged failures by the firm to carry out landscaping or work on driveways in Esh Winning, Stanley, Hartlepool and Darlington.

The case was heard at Teesside Magistrates' Court, Middlesbrough. Picture by FRANK REIDThe case was heard at Teesside Magistrates' Court, Middlesbrough. Picture by FRANK REID
The case was heard at Teesside Magistrates' Court, Middlesbrough. Picture by FRANK REID

An alleged failure to carry out work on a garage extension in Hartlepool was also listed.

Wilson, of Anlaby Close, Billingham, and Gillies, of Victoria Avenue, Redcar, confirmed their names and addresses at the brief hearing.

No pleas were entered and they will appear again at the same court on Tuesday, May 3.

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