Parkhill Estates Limited

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First report 16 Aug 2017•Latest report 16 Aug 2017

Reports, concerns and published responses

Reports over time

Reports naming this recipient by issue year.

* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.

Reports
1

Naming this recipient

Published responses
100%

Found for named reports

Concerns addressed
2

Across all linked responses

Stated actions
3

Described in responses

Concerns and recipient responses

Statements from Parkhill Estates Limited linked to the concerns in each report. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.

  1. Black Country

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    Spencer Lloyd Hurst · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    On the evening of 20 June 2017, 15-year-old Spencer Lloyd Hurst went into a lake with friends, got into trouble while swimming, and went below the surface. His body was recovered by emergency services shortly afterwards and he was pronounced deceased. Concerns included the absence of adequate warnings, fencing, or other measures to mitigate the risks of swimming, despite a similar death at the same location in 2007.

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    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Parkhill Estates Limited; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Lack of fencing or other appropriate measures to mitigate lake swimming risks

    Wider context from the report

    “1. Evidence emerged during the investigation and pre-inquest hearing review that another young male had died in very similar circumstances at the same location on the 11 June 2007. 2. Despite this being the second death, evidence emerged that there have been no adequate notices displayed to warn of the risks of swimming in the lake and no evidence of any fencing or appropriate measures taken to mitigate the risks. ”
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    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Parkhill Estates Limited; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Lack of adequate warning notices about the risks of swimming in the lake

    Wider context from the report

    “1. Evidence emerged during the investigation and pre-inquest hearing review that another young male had died in very similar circumstances at the same location on the 11 June 2007. 2. Despite this being the second death, evidence emerged that there have been no adequate notices displayed to warn of the risks of swimming in the lake and no evidence of any fencing or appropriate measures taken to mitigate the risks. ”
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    Source evidence

    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Implement six-monthly inspections of the signage and assess whether further safety action is required.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Once the signage is established on site, Parkhill will organise and implement a 6 monthly inspection regime of the signage. Following each inspection the Company will conduct an assessment to decide if any further actions are required in respect of the signage at Ryders Hill Mere.”

    Source location

    2017-0275-Response-by-Parkhill-Estates-Limited
    Page 3 · response
    Published 25 November 2017

    Open published response

    Source evidence

    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Install a secured memorial and four entrance signs warning that swimming in open water is dangerous.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “To try an overcome the issues and difficulties experienced by Parkhill and WMBC with regards to signage at the Mere being removed or destroyed, Parkhill has, since the Inquest, engaged in discussion with the family of Spencer Hurst regarding the possibility of erecting signage which also incorporates a memorial to Spencer. The hope is that a memorial may act as a deterrent to other young persons who might go to the Mere and would be less likely than ordinary signage to be vandalised or removed. Spencer’s mother has kindly indicated that she would be agreeable to a memorial being implemented as a control measure at the Mere in the hope that it may deter swimmers.”

    Source location

    2017-0275-Response-by-Parkhill-Estates-Limited
    Page 3 · response
    Published 25 November 2017

    Open published response

    Source evidence

    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Signage and fencing are considered ineffective for preventing or deterring swimmers at the Mere, based on risk assessment and previous experience.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Risk assessment at the design stage suggested that signage and fencing would be ineffective to prevent or deter swimmers in the Mere and the grading of the Mere edges was therefore”

    Source location

    2017-0275-Response-by-Parkhill-Estates-Limited
    Page 1 · response
    Published 25 November 2017

    Open published response
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