Row over Sevens Boatshed after owners refused to pay rent as compensation for fly infestation

10:00am Friday 15th March 2013 in News

Fly infestation leads to rent wrangle at Eddie Mitchell's restaurant Fly infestation leads to rent wrangle at Eddie Mitchell's restaurant

A WRANGLE over flies and an unauthorised storage building led to Eddie Mitchell’s Poole Park restaurant owing thousands of pounds in rent, it is claimed.

Sevens Boatshed, operated by Mr Mitchell’s Black Label Events company, allegedly failed to pay its June and December instalments, understood by the Echo to amount to around £10,000.

Lawyers for Black Label threatened to claim against the council for loss of business last July, saying that the authority had failed to control an infestation of flies, believed to be breeding in the reed beds.

Darren Martin of Black Label Events, said: “In the evenings you couldn’t see outside the windows. We lost a hell of a lot of trade.”

The council contested the claim and refused to accept part-payment of the rent, instructing its finance department to recover the full amount.

In December, the planning department served the company with an enforcement notice requiring Black Label to remove a storage building that had been put up without permission.

Because Black Label was in breach of its lease, the council stopped demanding rent. The enforcement notice was later withdrawn so planning officers could negotiate an alternative site.

A Borough of Poole spokesman said: “The council felt that there was a planning enforcement issue which could have amounted to a breach of tenancy.

“The legal position was not to accept any rent offered since that could be seen as accepting the breach. The matter is being followed up and the council is now pursuing the rent owed in full.”

Planning chairman Cllr Phil Eades said: “It is thoroughly unacceptable for anybody to construct buildings in Poole’s premier park without planning permission. The council must immediately regularise the planning and the financial position of this business.”

Mr Mitchell said: “It’s all been sorted. We don’t owe any back rent or rates. There’s no unauthorised storage building – it’s a temporary unit which we had tables in. I could pick it up and take it home if I wanted to.

“I don’t owe the council any money. The council holds £20,000 of mine as a guarantee which I had to give with the lease.”

Comments(36)

bourne free says...
10:31am Fri 15 Mar 13

So the fly problem is caused by the reed islands and this hasn't been resolved . I am not a fan of Mr Mitchell and his business adventures but this fly problem is a huge problem for any activity around the area and needs to be addressed .

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worldAlien says...
10:35am Fri 15 Mar 13

Everything i ever hear about mitchell goes wrong or ends up with him owing money and of course it is NEVER his fault -- Watch out AFCB

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Football banning order yob says...
10:37am Fri 15 Mar 13

worldAlien wrote:
Everything i ever hear about mitchell goes wrong or ends up with him owing money and of course it is NEVER his fault -- Watch out AFCB
The trolls back again.

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bourne free says...
10:47am Fri 15 Mar 13

worldAlien wrote:
Everything i ever hear about mitchell goes wrong or ends up with him owing money and of course it is NEVER his fault -- Watch out AFCB
Would there be more action on the plague of flies by the council if Eddie Mitchell wasnt the owner .
In a similar position most people would try to with-hold the rent till action was taken ?

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charlie2004 says...
11:05am Fri 15 Mar 13

'Planning chairman Cllr Phil Eades said: “It is thoroughly unacceptable for anybody to construct buildings in Poole’s premier park without planning permission.' Don't be silly Mr Eades, this is Eddie Mitchell and he does what he wants. The same as when B'mth council had not granted planning for the lorry park at Kings Park to be dug up, he got his builders in anyway. I'm not denying the lorry park needed doing, but like everyone else, the rules have to be followed or everyone will start doing what they want when they want. Just pay up Eddie before number 8 goes bust.

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devon fan says...
11:07am Fri 15 Mar 13

if the football club start serving Garabaldi biscuits in its hospitality watch out

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pooleres says...
11:14am Fri 15 Mar 13

No sympathy with the man, or the storage area issue, however the flies are a problem.

I stopped using the ice cream kiosk and took my business to the one at the other end of the park because of them.

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bmthlad69 says...
11:36am Fri 15 Mar 13

They do say 'flies are attracted to sh*t'

Very ironic that its Mitchell's place :)

Its funny that he always says he doesn't owe anything.

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sea poole says...
11:41am Fri 15 Mar 13

bmthlad69 -Guess your comment isn't libellous? hy don't you print your full name so Mr Mitchell can 'follow it up?'

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awsokend says...
11:50am Fri 15 Mar 13

The best way to get fly's out of the seated area,
Put a load of fresh horse manure in the kitchen.

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boscombewizard says...
12:33pm Fri 15 Mar 13

Doesn't libel have to be an untruth that defames character?

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boyerboy says...
12:57pm Fri 15 Mar 13

Wow non payment /outstanding rent, who could have thought that this could happen ?

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the amazon returns again says...
1:02pm Fri 15 Mar 13

Hey football banning bell end or what ever your name is. Your obviously dog locked to Mitchells lower leg. Down boy Down. Eddie honest Mitchell lies worse than a cheap carpet

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Roband65 says...
1:06pm Fri 15 Mar 13

worldAlien wrote:
Everything i ever hear about mitchell goes wrong or ends up with him owing money and of course it is NEVER his fault -- Watch out AFCB
Totally agree with that comment !

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Celestine71 says...
2:28pm Fri 15 Mar 13

Irrespective of the fly issue, the lack of business is more to do with the overpriced and appalling food served there.

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susi.m says...
3:12pm Fri 15 Mar 13

Celestine71 wrote:
Irrespective of the fly issue, the lack of business is more to do with the overpriced and appalling food served there.
Agree. Food is expensive and poor quality.

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X Old Bill says...
3:34pm Fri 15 Mar 13

There is actually a connection between the restaurant and the islands which Mr Mitchell may not know about or is choosing to ignore.

When the original plans were submitted for the restaurant, by Mr Forte, part of the deal was to dredge the lake and use the spoil to make the islands. It was felt that the shallow water was causing smells which would be unacceptable to diners.

So, Smell or Flies - That's the choice.

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cyco44 says...
3:53pm Fri 15 Mar 13

Water - flies, who would have thought! I think that's what you call nature. Why didn't somebody realise that before planning to build a restaurant right on the waters edge!

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Football banning order yob says...
3:54pm Fri 15 Mar 13

the amazon returns again wrote:
Hey football banning bell end or what ever your name is. Your obviously dog locked to Mitchells lower leg. Down boy Down. Eddie honest Mitchell lies worse than a cheap carpet
Im no Mitchell fan pal.. The alien geezer is a troll on here slagging afcb which I won't stand for.

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bourne free says...
4:26pm Fri 15 Mar 13

cyco44 wrote:
Water - flies, who would have thought! I think that's what you call nature. Why didn't somebody realise that before planning to build a restaurant right on the waters edge!
wrong timeline / flies arrived last year and the cafe has been there longer .

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portia6 says...
4:49pm Fri 15 Mar 13

No flies on Mitchell, who ate all the
pies! Put some frogs there they eat
flies don't they?

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cyco44 says...
4:50pm Fri 15 Mar 13

bourne free wrote:
cyco44 wrote: Water - flies, who would have thought! I think that's what you call nature. Why didn't somebody realise that before planning to build a restaurant right on the waters edge!
wrong timeline / flies arrived last year and the cafe has been there longer .
I think you wil find that flies have lived and bred in this lake for over 100 years! It is not a new phenomenon.

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indigo5 says...
5:18pm Fri 15 Mar 13

bmthlad69 wrote:
They do say 'flies are attracted to sh*t'

Very ironic that its Mitchell's place :)

Its funny that he always says he doesn't owe anything.
LOL, Well said I will not set foot in the place!

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manyogie says...
5:23pm Fri 15 Mar 13

susi.m wrote:
Celestine71 wrote:
Irrespective of the fly issue, the lack of business is more to do with the overpriced and appalling food served there.
Agree. Food is expensive and poor quality.
disagree, friendly place, decent food, good service, much better than the previous incarnation.
And, living nearby, the fly, mossies actually, were rediculously thick for about 3 weeks,covered in them everywhere.
Good luck to someone though who has the b a##s to act, not to sit on their are when actions needed.

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goatty says...
5:31pm Fri 15 Mar 13

manyogie wrote:
susi.m wrote:
Celestine71 wrote:
Irrespective of the fly issue, the lack of business is more to do with the overpriced and appalling food served there.
Agree. Food is expensive and poor quality.
disagree, friendly place, decent food, good service, much better than the previous incarnation.
And, living nearby, the fly, mossies actually, were rediculously thick for about 3 weeks,covered in them everywhere.
Good luck to someone though who has the b a##s to act, not to sit on their are when actions needed.
and which of the Mitchell clan are you?

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gameon says...
7:15pm Fri 15 Mar 13

Roband65 wrote:
worldAlien wrote:
Everything i ever hear about mitchell goes wrong or ends up with him owing money and of course it is NEVER his fault -- Watch out AFCB
Totally agree with that comment !
Agreed BMTH BMTH YOU ARE NEXT BMTH YOU ARE NEXT But it wont be his Fault hel try blaming the Russian that would be a Big Big Mistake Mr Whiter Than White Mitchell.

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West moors 1 says...
7:34pm Fri 15 Mar 13

Flies are a real problem and if I was in Mitchell's position, I wouldn't pay the rent. They are a pest and the reeds should be cleared to help the situation. The council want to take the money but avoid their responsibility as usual.

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miniminime says...
9:17pm Fri 15 Mar 13

Will he soon be trading a eight developments?

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gameon says...
10:04pm Fri 15 Mar 13

miniminime wrote:
Will he soon be trading a eight developments?
Possibly hes got his offices up for rent in Lilliput .

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BIGTONE says...
12:30am Sat 16 Mar 13

WAITER.......There's a soup in my flies.... LOL

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arti273 says...
9:37am Sat 16 Mar 13

£10k p.a. rent for a prime location in Poole's premier park? No wonder the council wanted to up council tax. The cafe should clear £10k in profit over an August Bank Holiday weekend - if properly managed....

When's the annual rent review due? This needs to be compared to similar premises rented from commercial landlords. The council shouldn't be subsidising this business.

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awsokend says...
10:17am Sat 16 Mar 13

BIGTONE wrote:
WAITER.......There's a soup in my flies.... LOL
No flies on you
But i can see where they've been you know.

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goatty says...
10:20am Sat 16 Mar 13

gameon wrote:
miniminime wrote:
Will he soon be trading a eight developments?
Possibly hes got his offices up for rent in Lilliput .
Already up and trading as Silver Arrow Developmemts

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master plan says...
3:09pm Sat 16 Mar 13

I notice the flies are back? Had 2 runs last week around the lake and was swallowing flies every minute horrible!

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manyogie says...
5:24pm Sat 16 Mar 13

goatty wrote:
manyogie wrote:
susi.m wrote:
Celestine71 wrote:
Irrespective of the fly issue, the lack of business is more to do with the overpriced and appalling food served there.
Agree. Food is expensive and poor quality.
disagree, friendly place, decent food, good service, much better than the previous incarnation.
And, living nearby, the fly, mossies actually, were rediculously thick for about 3 weeks,covered in them everywhere.
Good luck to someone though who has the b a##s to act, not to sit on their are when actions needed.
and which of the Mitchell clan are you?
Funfunnily enough, I don't know who this bloke is

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gameon says...
7:36pm Sat 16 Mar 13

goatty wrote:
gameon wrote:
miniminime wrote:
Will he soon be trading a eight developments?
Possibly hes got his offices up for rent in Lilliput .
Already up and trading as Silver Arrow Developmemts
Thats been going for quite a while Fronted by his son Josh go past there The Building is owned by john whitelock and the offices which were rented by Mitchell are now TO LET .

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