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Ashfield Council Leader Jason Zadrozny Convicted on 13 Counts

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 1:59 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Ashfield District Council leader Jason Zadrozny was found guilty of nine fraud counts and four tax-evasion counts.
He created the Ashfield Heritage Society in 2018.
He diverted council funding into his personal account.
The Northampton Crown Court jury deliberated for nearly 11 hours before delivering verdicts.
A judge set his sentencing for 27 November and granted unconditional bail pending the hearing.

History

Historical Context

The 2009 parliamentary expenses scandal, revealed by The Daily Telegraph in May 2009 and investigated by Sir Thomas Legg’s panel, exposed almost £500,000 in voluntary repayments and prompted reforms of MPs’ allowance rules. That breach of national oversight mirrors the recent conviction of Ashfield council leader Jason Zadrozny for diverting council funds, underscoring persistent weaknesses in local financial control.

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Story summary

Ashfield District Council leader Jason Zadrozny was found guilty of nine fraud counts and four tax-evasion counts.
He created the Ashfield Heritage Society in 2018.
He diverted council funding into his personal account.
The Northampton Crown Court jury deliberated for nearly 11 hours before delivering verdicts.
A judge set his sentencing for 27 November and granted unconditional bail pending the hearing.

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