Birmingham builder Mark Hewitt has been fined £3000 and ordered to pay £1255.30 in costs after failing to properly plan or manage construction work next to a public path.

After a member of the public raised concerns over building work taking place beside the pavement, a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found there was a risk of construction materials falling from a first floor level on to the path, with no measures in place to protect workers or the public.

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Mr Hewitt was found guilty of breaching Regulation 9(1) of the Construction (Management and Design) Regulations 2007.

Chris Gregory, HSE Inspector, said: "As the client for the work, Mr Hewitt should have ensured the appropriate measures were in place in order to plan, manage and monitor the project.

"He was informed of his duties by his advisors, but failed to act."

(LM/CD)