A Gloucester councillor who ran an unlawful puppy breeding farm might be sentenced in December. Alastair Chambers, 42, of Manor Way, Quedgeley, bred and bought the animals, earlier than police raided his home and located greater than 25 dogs there after somebody reported him to Gloucester City Council in July 2020.
Chambers, who was first elected as a Conservative to Gloucester City Council and Gloucestershire County Council in 2021, admitted to 2 Animal Welfare Act offences for breeding and promoting dogs with no licence after showing in courtroom in June 2022.
However, his sentencing needed to be put again attributable to a authorized dispute between the prosecution and defence counsel which meant {that a} Newton hearing needed to take place. Newton hearings are typically used when a defendant has pleaded responsible however there’s disagreement with the prosecution as to the fabric information on which they need to be sentenced.
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This listening to was initially set for June 1, 2023 – practically a 12 months after the 42-year-old pleaded responsible. But it was adjourned till November 2 and heard at Bristol Crown Court. He is now listed for sentencing on December 20 at Gloucester Crown Court.
Chambers, who was elected as a Conservative, is presently an Independent member of Gloucester City Council, representing the Matson, Robinswood and White City ward. However, he sits as an Independent Conservative representing the Coney Hill and Matson division of Gloucestershire County Council.
