Trading standards

Our job is to protect consumers and honest traders by ensuring that trade is carried out lawfully, fairly and safely:

• We give information and advice to traders and consumers
• We investigate complaints
• We regularly visit trade premises and check the goods and services being sold
• When necessary we take action against traders who break the law
• We warn the public about unsafe goods or unfair trading practices

We are part of the Public Protection department within the council.

Find out about National guidance and advice from the Trading Standards Institute