Don’t get caught out by summer conmen, trading standards warn
A warning has gone out to residents in Nottingham to beware of rogue gardeners and builders operating in the area over the summer. The City Council’s trading standards team sees…
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…
Warning Over Telescopic Ladder Safety
DIY enthusiasts, tradesmen and gardeners are being warned to check telescopic ladders thoroughly and use them with care after investigations led to over 32,000 dangerous sets being subject to recall…
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…
70% of shops refuse to sell to under 18’s test purchases
On Thursday 1st June 2017 Nottingham City Council Trading Standards Service conducted an underage test purchase operation. The purpose of underage test purchases is to reduce the level of sales…