SAMANTHA LOUISE BURDEN aged 28 of Hasler Road, Poole. Admitted failing to notify Borough of Poole of a change of circumstances which would affect her entitlement to housing benefit and council tax benefit, namely that the defendant and her partner were living together and her partner was working. Discharged conditionally for two years. To pay victim surcharge of £15. Costs £300.

DARREN CHISSELL aged 29 of Albert Road, Poole. Admitted failing to notify Poole Borough Council of a change in circumstances which would affect entitlement to housing benefit and council tax, namely that the defendant had gained employment at Kwikfit. Also admitted that failing to notify the council that there had been an increase in his working tax credit award. Also admitted failing to notify the council that he had gained employment with Charles Trent Ltd. Discharged conditionally for 18 months. To pay victim surcharge of £15. Costs of £100.