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Project addressing potential modern slavery in hand car washes wins a Trading Standards Hero Award

Posted: 29/11/22

A scheme to address potential modern slavery in hand car washes has led to Slough Borough Council’s Trading Standards team receiving a Diversity and Inclusion Award at Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s (CTSI) annual Hero Awards ceremony. 

Pair who work to keep our markets safe and fake-free win a Trading Standards Hero Award

Posted: 29/11/22

Two key members of the National Markets Group for IP Protection - Gavin Terry and Patrician Lennon - have won recognition at Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s (CTSI) annual Hero Awards ceremony for their work with market operators. 

Hajj Project wins CTSI Hero Award

Posted: 29/11/22

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham’s Hajj Enforcement and Awareness Project has won recognition as the Overall Hero in the Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s (CTSI) annual Hero Awards ceremony. 

A project which turned a tragic event into positive changes wins CTSI Hero Award

Posted: 29/11/22

An awareness campaign developed to highlight the dangers of illicit cigarettes – Operation June – has won recognition as the best Trading Standards Project in the Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s (CTSI) annual Hero Awards ceremony. 

Helping scam victims earns Hero Award for Northern Ireland Trading Standards Enforcement Officer

Posted: 29/11/22

Alison Gilchrist, Northern Ireland’s Lead Officer on Doorstep Crime and Scams, has received the Trading Standards Hero Award from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) for her tireless work safeguarding victims and potential victims of scams and rogue traders, resulting in savings of over £1m.


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