Celebrating Devon at this year’s County Show
Devon County Council will again be exhibiting at this year’s Devon County Show in our #WeAreDevon marquee, promoting a range of activities that showcase why people should take pride in our county.
Tag Archives: Devon Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service
Posted on: 9 May 2018 | Posted in: Community
Devon loan shark told ‘pay back £315,000 or face more time behind bars’
Paul Stretch, 58, of Twickenham Road, Newton Abbot, preyed on vulnerable people in Torquay and Newton Abbot and was jailed for two years and three months
Posted on: 12 April 2018 | Posted in: Community
Appeal for information about loan sharks
Following a recent operation in Brixham victims are urged to come forward and report loan sharks in confidence to assist with the investigation.
Posted on: 28 March 2018 | Posted in: Community
No ID? No sale! Businesses urged to sign up for free online training
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is urging shops and online traders to use their No Proof of Age No Sale training resource to prevent the sale of goods that have an age restriction.
Posted on: 26 March 2018 | Posted in: Community
Trading Standards energy efficiency grant scam warning
Scam letters have been sent to properties in Devon from a company purporting to act on behalf of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO), a government energy efficiency scheme.
Posted on: 16 February 2018 | Posted in: Community
‘Crime doesn’t pay’ – fraudster estate agent to pay victims more than £130,000
Today at Exeter Crown Court (9 February) an order under the Proceeds of Crime Act was made against Russell Baker, 59, of Liverton.
Posted on: 9 February 2018 | Posted in: Community
Trading Standards appeals to victims of loan sharks to come forward
310,000 UK households borrow from loan sharks every year – but a small loan can soon spiral into massive repayments.
Posted on: 17 January 2018 | Posted in: Community
Considering solar panels? Check the provider’s credentials urges Trading Standards
The warning follows complaints from some customers who signed a contract and paid a deposit after hearing a sales pitch at home.
Posted on: 23 November 2017 | Posted in: Community
