Man prosecuted for storing illegal tobacco in a car
A man was today found guilty of possessing illegal tobacco products by storing them in a car to evade detection by Trading Standards Officers. Osman Abdullah Hamarashid, 33, of Westbourne…
Rescue dogs get Very Important Pooches treatment with fake designer blankets
Abandoned dogs will go from rags to riches when they get to snuggle up in blankets with top designer labels like Versace, Louis Vuitton and Chanel this winter. It’s hoped…
Trading Standards: ‘Stay safe and enjoy fireworks season’
With bonfire night fast approaching and fireworks now on general sale, Nottingham City Council Trading Standards Service are reminding traders of their legal responsibilities to ensure they are supplying safe…
Nottingham introduces city-wide £70 fine for street drinkers
New Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) come into force on 20 October in Nottingham, providing Nottingham’s 100 Community Protection Officers (CPOs) with the powers they need to deal with street…
Nottingham secures Purple Flag accreditation for eighth consecutive year
Nottingham has secured Purple Flag accreditation for an eighth consecutive year. The Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID) is the main driving force behind the city securing Purple Flag accreditation, working…
Illegal tobacco leads to suspended prison sentence
A man who pleaded guilty to seven offences of possessing illegal tobacco products with intent to supply has been sentenced to 8 months imprisonment for each offence, to run concurrently,…
Two aggressive beggars receive Criminal Behaviour Orders
Two prolific city beggars have received Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBO), which prohibits them from begging in Nottingham city centre. Neil Jennison, aged 50, of no fixed abode appeared at Nottingham…
Consumers warned to avoid rogue builders
Nottingham City Council Community Protection Trading Standards Service is warning householders to be on their guard against rogue builders. Householders may be making last minute improvements to their homes before…
Bad landlords face new Civil Penalty fines
New legal powers are to be used by the City Council to crack down on rogue landlords and agents. Changes made to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 allow the…
Scammers warning to Nottingham residents
People in Nottingham are being warned to keep an eye out for scammers, following a number of cases in the city. Designed to con consumers out of their money, scams…