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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Cooper

Council leader denies fraud, income tax evasion and possessing cocaine

A council leader charged with 22 criminal offences, including multiple counts of fraud, income tax evasion and possession of cocaine, has appeared in court alongside his deputy leader.

Jason Zadrozny, leader of Ashfield District Council in Nottinghamshire, denied all the allegations against him during a hearing at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

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