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Published 26 April 2023
Rogue traders plead guilty to substandard roofing installation
Chippenham roofers pleaded guilty to trading standards offences following an investigation by Wiltshire Council officers.
Published 13 April 2023
Builders successfully prosecuted for carrying out unnecessary work
Two brothers from Minety and a third man from Aldermaston have today (13 April), been given prison sentences, following a successful prosecution by Wiltshire Council supported by the National Trading Standards, South West Regional Investigation Team.
Published 12 April 2023
Wiltshire market trader pleads guilty to selling age restricted product to a child
A market trader who operates throughout Wiltshire has pleaded guilty to selling an age-restricted product to a child.
Published 30 March 2023
Rogue company director sentenced for trading standards offences
A company director has been sentenced following successful prosecutions by Wiltshire Council and Herefordshire Council for multiple consumer protection offences committed in Wiltshire and Herefordshire.
Published 24 March 2023
Move to foster - new campaign to encourage more foster carers is launched
As clocks go forward this weekend Wiltshire Council will be launching a new drive to encourage more people to spring into action and foster with Wiltshire Council.
Published 7 March 2023
LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week - Make the call to be a foster carer
Wiltshire Council needs an additional 30 foster carers this year to help provide homes for young people
Published 12 December 2022
Illegal meat trader ordered to pay back over £150K of ill-gotten gains
A Devizes man, Gent Jakupi formerly of New Park St, Devizes and Andover Road, Ludgershall, was served with a confiscation order under the Proceeds of Crime Act and ordered to pay back over £150K by Swindon Crown Court on Monday 5 December 2022.
Published 12 December 2022
Illegal meat trader ordered to pay back over £150K of ill-gotten gains
A Devizes man, Gent Jakupi formerly of New Park St, Devizes and Andover Road, Ludgershall, was served with a confiscation order under the Proceeds of Crime Act and ordered to pay back over £150K by Swindon Crown Court on Monday 5 December 2022.
Published 21 September 2022
Ready for a new opportunity? Join the Wiltshire Council foster carers who help turn young people's lives around
Wiltshire Council is asking "empty nesters" and those wanting to try a new job to consider fostering and help provide homes for children and young people coming into care in Wiltshire
Published 30 August 2022
First precious metal buyer in the UK awarded coveted consumer confidence status by Wiltshire Council
Wiltshire Council has accredited a precious metal buyer as part of a national scheme providing consumers with a list of local businesses which have given their commitment to trading fairly. Gold-Traders is a precious metal buyer, which offer customers valuation on their jewellery, up-front, with no hidden fees or extra charges, and is the first business of its kind in the country to be awarded this status.
