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Obituary - David Burleigh FCTSI 1933 to 2026
Posted: 20/08/2026
David was born in Cambridge and began his career in local government in the county land agent’s department. After a two-year break for national service in the RAF, he sampled different departments in local government before entering the Weights and Measures Service in Worcestershire in 1958
Obituary - Martin Fisher 1954 to 2026
Posted: 20/08/2026
Martin’s exceptional Trading Standards career began in August 1976 when he was one of six trainees recruited by Hampshire Consumer Protection Department. Five succeeded in securing the then DPCP qualification, the sixth opted for the priesthood in Canada.
Say Hello to... the Ubuntu Inclusive Mentoring Scheme
Posted: 12/05/2026
May 2026 : The Ubuntu Inclusive Mentoring Scheme was devised by Giles Speid and facilitated by Wendy Martin, and the Ubuntu Awards exist to recognise those who have completed this nine‑month journey of inclusive leadership development.
CTSI Supports: Sign Language Week
Posted: 13/03/2026
16 March - 22 March 2026 : Sign Language Week, marked as an awareness week for British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL), is celebrated annually in March to commemorate the first time BSL was acknowledged as a language in its own right by the UK Government on 18 March 2003. It aims to celebrate and educate about BSL and ISL, to encourage more people to start learning it.
CTSI Celebrates: Ramadan
Posted: 16/02/2026
17 February - 19 March 2026 : Beginning with the appearance of a crescent moon, Ramadan is expected take place between Tuesday 17 February and Thursday 19 March this year, marking one of the most important dates in the Islamic calendar.
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK: Beth Burls
Posted: 06/02/2026
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK : Beth Burls - From 9-15 February, The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and Institute of Licensing (IoL) are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. As part of NAW2026, we’re hearing directly from some apprentices as they share their stories, experiences, and the skills they’ve gained during their Trading Standards apprenticeship. Meet Beth Burls.
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK: Sarah Patterson
Posted: 06/02/2026
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK : Sarah Patterson - From 9-15 February, The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and Institute of Licensing (IoL) are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. As part of NAW2026, we’re hearing directly from some apprentices as they share their stories, experiences, and the skills they’ve gained during their Trading Standards apprenticeship. Meet Sarah Patterson.
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK: Amy Whyte
Posted: 06/02/2026
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK : Amy Whyte - From 9-15 February, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and Institute of Licensing (IoL) are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. As part of NAW2026, we’re hearing directly from some apprentices as they share their stories, experiences, and the skills they’ve gained during their Trading Standards apprenticeship. Meet Amy Whyte.
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK: Bohir Saiq
Posted: 06/02/2026
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK : Bohir Saiq - From 9-15 February, The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and Institute of Licensing (IoL) are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. As part of NAW2026, we’re hearing directly from some apprentices as they share their stories, experiences, and the skills they’ve gained during their Trading Standards apprenticeship. Meet Bohir Saiq.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Vincent Searle
Posted: 17/12/2025
INTERVIEW : Vincent Searle - As a Principal Trading Standards Officer & Team Leader at Newham Council and a member of the London Branch’s Race and Equalities Working Group, Vincent Searle has dedicated his career to public service, advancing professionalism in our sector, and the values that underpin Trading Standards. In this interview, Vincent speaks candidly about why he pursued CTSP, how it has supported his growth over the last decade, and why he sees chartership as vital in strengthening the profession.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Gillian Bates
Posted: 16/12/2025
INTERVIEW : Gillian Bates - Regulatory Compliance Manager at Tesco and member of CTSI’s Business Members’ Group, reflects on her own route to becoming a Chartered Trading Standards Practitioner, the confidence it gave her, and how demystifying the process could encourage more professionals to take that step.
CTSI Celebrates: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Posted: 02/12/2025
03 December 2025 : International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a global observance with the aim of raising awareness and promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development.
