Warwickshire Trading Standards Information Issued - Rogue Trader Guilty - Food Alert - Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)

Hello Resident,

Warwickshire Trading Standards has recently issued the following information, relevant to consumers and businesses.

Rogue builder who scammed Kenilworth couple pleads guilty to fraud

A rogue builder has pleaded guilty to fraud following a successful prosecution by Warwickshire County Council’s Trading Standards service. 

Builder Patrick Noel Doherty (age 23 years of Salter Street in Earlswood, Solihull) who traded as Shakespeare Driveways & Patios Ltd lied to the couple about the state of their property and undertook work that was overpriced, of poor quality, and in some cases completely unnecessary. 

At Warwick Crown Court on Wednesday 27 May 2026, Mr Doherty pleaded guilty to three offences under the Fraud Act 2006. He will be sentenced on Monday 29 June 2026. 

Warwickshire County Councillor Robert Gisbourne, Cabinet Member for Fire and Rescue, Community Safety and Flooding said: 

“Warwickshire Trading Standards will continue to take action against rogue traders to protect and support residents across the county. This includes raising awareness of rogue trader activities, investigating and prosecuting perpetrators, and helping residents to stay safe by knowing how and where to find recommended and trusted traders.” 

Warwickshire Trading Standards protects consumers across the county and seeks to ensure fair, safe trading practices. They regulate product safety, food standards and age-restricted sales amongst other areas and help protect residents from rogue traders and scams. The service also supports local businesses by providing compliance guidance and supports the No Rogue Traders Here scheme. 

Bird flu: avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) (England)

The avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) was revoked from 12:00 on 04 June 2026. All bird keepers should continue to take steps to prevent bird flu and stop it spreading at all times and be vigilant for signs of disease. More information: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/news/article/7701/bird-flu-avian-influenza-prevention-zone-aipz-england-

Food Alert Warning for Convenience Stores, Corner Shops, International Food Shops, Wholesalers and Consumers

Frozen foods in packaging labelled Inarah’s Frozen Food, Inarah’s Fine Food, and New York Crispy may be unsafe to eat and should be withdrawn from sale and recalled from consumers. The foods should not be consumed. This is due to food hygiene and safety concerns.

The products affected cover a wide range of frozen foods including chicken, beef, fish and vegetarian items, packaged in different size packaging with multiple best before dates and/or batch numbers. Shop owners and wholesalers should immediately check their frozen food cabinets and stop sales, undertake product withdrawals and where there have been retail sales, undertake product recalls. Products should be disposed of safely.

Consumer should not eat these products and instead dispose of them at home.

More advice from the Food Standards Agency 

Please feel free to circulate this information 

Kind regards

Simon Cripwell

Trading Standards Officer

Warwickshire County Council

Trading Standards Service