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‘Rogue traders have no place in Bristol’
Bristol City Council’s trading standards team has helped recover £120,000 for victims through court awards or direct intervention over the last 12 months.
Officers have stopped 17 types of unsafe products from entering the UK via Avonmouth; investigated 194 reports of dangerous dog on dog attacks; assisted in 15 criminal convictions, including two resulting in prison sentences; and carried out 174 inspections for illicit tobacco and vapes compliance
The achievements of the team were highlighted at a recent public health & communities committee meeting, whose chair Stephen Williams praised their “hard work and dedication to protecting our communities”.
Williams said: “Their commitment sends a clear message that illegal practices are not welcome in Bristol and will not be tolerated.
“We will continue to take action, and we encourage everyone to report rogue businesses or traders to Trading Standards or Citizens Advice.
“Together we can ensure that rogue traders have no place in our city.”
If you have concerns about illegal trading or unsafe products, you can report them confidentially via Citizens Advice on 0808 223 1133. Reports can also be made online using the Report It service, or by getting in touch with the council’s Trading Standards team at [email protected].
Main photo: Bristol City Council
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