- Jason Zadrozny has resigned as leader of Ashfield District Council and from the Ashfield Independents party following his conviction for fraud and tax evasion.
- The 46-year-old was found guilty at Northampton Crown Court of nine counts of fraud and four counts of fraudulent evasion of income tax.
- Prosecutors proved Zadrozny established a fake heritage group to scam Nottinghamshire County Council out of thousands of pounds meant for community causes.
- Ashfield District Council stated it will elect a new leader as soon as possible, though Zadrozny currently remains a councillor.
- Judge David Herbert KC warned Zadrozny that he faces the possibility of an immediate prison sentence following his conviction.
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