The owner of two tattoo parlours in the south of the borough has been fined nearly £7,000 after being prosecuted at Croydon Magistrates Court for failing to operate with the required licences.
Tales of Inkspiration: the tattoo business is a member of the Purley BID business improvement district
The prosecution against the owner of Tales of Inkspiration for operating two unlicensed tattoo studios was brought by the council’s licensing team.
The licensing team is responsible for ensuring that businesses are safe and compliant with the law.
The council brought a successful prosecution against Terry Brown, 41, owner of two unlicensed tattoo studios trading as Tales of Inkspiration with shops on Shirley Road and Godstone Road. Tales of Inkspiration is listed as a member of Purley BID, business improvement district.
In a statement issued by Croydon Council, they said: “Brown had been operating Tales of Inkspiration without a special treatments licence at either premises. It is a legal requirement to hold a licence to give tattoos in Croydon.
“This is to ensure that the operator provides proper sterilisation of tattoo equipment between customers, that tattooists are suitably trained and that the premises is cleaned to a safe and hygienic standard,” Croydon Council said.
Brown was found guilty at Croydon Magistrates Court of four offences: two of failing to licence a special treatment premises and two offences for failing to provide details of ownership of the two premises.
The magistrates imposed fines totalling £2,000, a victim surcharge of £800 and awarded costs of £3,949.80 against Brown – a total penalty of £6,749.80.
“We cannot tolerate irresponsible and potentially dangerous trading,” said small business owner Jason Perry, the part-time Mayor of Croydon.
Tales of Inkspiration appears to be continuing to trade. The council’s statement did not make it clear whether Brown had now acquired all the necessary approvals and licences.
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Tattoo parlours, gambling dens, loan shops, Wetherspoons .. these are the signs of a neighbourhood in decline. Hang on, did I say Wetherspoons?