Former Ashfield leader linked to Blackpool drag venue ownership

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 14:32 · Archive

Jason Zadrozny, a former Ashfield District Council leader convicted of fraud and tax evasion, has taken on ownership of the Funny Girls drag venue in Blackpool.

Jason Zadrozny, the former leader of Ashfield District Council, has taken on ownership of Funny Girls, a drag venue in Blackpool, alongside his husband Jack Bland. The club was marketed for £3.5 million in May, months before Zadrozny's conviction.

Zadrozny was found guilty of nine counts of fraud by false representation and four counts of income tax evasion following a trial at Northampton Crown Court that concluded on 21 September. He faces sentencing on 27 November. Anyone given a prison term of three months or more is disqualified from being a councillor.

Despite his conviction, the ruling Ashfield Independents appointed Zadrozny to the district council's planning committee following a meeting on 12 October. The appointment was made to ensure correct political representation after Zadrozny and another councillor became unaligned independents. Councillor Kier Barsby and others voted against the move, but the appointment was confirmed.

Former Ashfield leader linked to Blackpool drag venue ownership — Image: Nottinghamshire Live

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Disgraced Nottinghamshire councillor took on Blackpool drag club before court caseJason Zadrozny - who has just been given a new role at Ashfield District Council - is now running Funny GirlsNottinghamshire Live · 13 Oct, 14:00
Shamed former Ashfield District Council leader Jason Zadrozny linked to Blackpool drag venue ownershipShamed Ashfield politician Jason Zadrozny has been revealed as being one of the new owners behind a popular Blackpool drag venue.Mansfield Chad · 13 Oct, 11:33

In this story: Jason Zadrozny · Jack Bland · Ashfield District Council · Funny Girls · Ashfield Independents · Blackpool · Northampton Crown Court

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