Stay safe and smart with your taxi this Christmas
Many people enjoy a drink or two to see in Christmas and the New Year, meaning they often need a taxi to get back home. This year, make sure you…
1 month ago | Roads, parking and transport
Trading Standards
Shop wisely this Black Friday to make sure Christmas doesn’t blow up in your face
Horse urine and rat droppings are just two of the horrifying ingredients found in fake cosmetics.Fake toys aren’t safety tested and can pose serious choking hazards to children. Fake electricals…
1 month ago | Trading Standards
Rogue Traders in the area. Not sure? Don’t open the door!
As the nights pull in and the cold weather returns, homeowners may be thinking of ways to improve their properties by adding energy efficiency measures. This is a great idea…
2 months ago | Trading Standards
Be aware of fake car parts as you prepare your vehicles for winter
Trading Standards officers in North East Lincolnshire are warning people of the dangers of buying fake parts for vehicles as they prepare their cars, vans and motorcycles for winter. The…
2 months ago | Trading Standards
Warning to avoid loan sharks as bills increase this winter – help is available
More over-55s are turning to loan sharks to pay household bills because of rising costs, but alternative help is available say local organisations. The Illegal Money Lending Team – which…
4 months ago | Trading StandardsLeading local motor company encourages firms to sign up to prestigious scheme that protects customers
With 52 years in the motor trade, Great Coates Motors has established itself as a business aligned only with the best. “If it is difficult to join a scheme and,…
4 months ago | Trading Standards
Man found guilty of selling nearly 1000 illegal vapes after Council inspection
A former North East Lincolnshire business man has plead guilty to selling illegal vapes. Sukhdev Singh Tattla, 34, of Beverley Close, Holton-Le-Clay, appeared at Grimsby Magistrates Court on Monday, 19…
4 months ago | Trading Standards
Bird keepers urged to register to protect birds from avian flu
Trading Standards are reminding local bird keepers of the need to protect birds from avian flu by officially registering them on the new Kept Bird Register. The new measures were…
5 months ago | Trading Standards
Local firm wears Buy With Confidence logo as a badge of honour for professional service
As an honest and reliable company in a world of online scammers and rogue tradesmen it can be difficult to stand out. Being able to prove your integrity with the…
5 months ago | Trading Standards
Trading Standards warn homeowners over spray foam installation
Following a previous warning, North East Lincolnshire Trading Standards have warned homeowners of the potential dangers of spray foam sellers. Spray foam is a liquid foam that expands to fit…
6 months ago | Trading Standards