A farmer will be arrested after going to a well-known farming show instead of turning up for court.
The farmer in question, 49-year-old John Priestly, has been charged with failing to comply with an enforcement notice.
The notice was issued by Kirklees Council. Mr Priestly has allegedly ignored warnings to stop using land in Batley, West Yorkshire, for waste storage.
This included the removal of equipment and vehicles used in waste processing and demolishing two buildings on the site.
Mr Priestly, who farms at Silverdale Farm near Leeds, had been due at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court to enter a plea to the charge.
But prosecutors told the court that Mr Priestly had rang to say that instead of going to court for his hearing, he was off to the Great Yorkshire Show instead.
They said Mr Priestly 'does what he wants' and has 'no regard' for people living near him.
The court agreed to issue a warrant for Mr Priestley's arrest to secure his attendance at court next time.
