News articles tagged crime
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Advice for giving safely to charity
7 April 2020
Trading Standards is encouraging people to give to genuine registered charities during the current crisis.
Protect yourself from scams during the coronavirus outbreak
26 March 2020
It is a sad reality that there are some in our society who see the current Coronavirus crisis as way to exploit the vulnerable and make money.
Sofa Dumper Discovered
12 March 2020
At the start of March a dumped sofa on Pastures Hill, Littleover was reported and our Public Protection Officers (PPO’s) went to the scene to investigate.
Calling foul on park dog mess
7 March 2020
Derby Parks are cracking down on irresponsible dog walkers who fail to clear up their pets’ mess in Markeaton Park.
Women at Risk initiative launches in Derby
7 March 2020
A women’s programme, named Women at Risk (WaR), has been launched in Derby to support women in the city who are considered vulnerable.
Trader convicted for sale of counterfeit cigarettes
6 March 2020
Trading Standards has successfully prosecuted Mr Rostam Ali Mohammed for the sale of illicit tobacco from the Barez Minimarket on Princes Street Derby.
Closure order served on Alvaston house
18 February 2020
The Alvaston Safer Neighbourhood Team have applied to gain a closure order on a house whose occupants were causing a ‘nightmare’ for the community.
Council consults on dog waste
17 February 2020
Councils will use Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to help them enforce responsible dog ownership.
Takeaway prosecuted for selling unsafe food
14 February 2020
Derby City Council Trading Standards have successfully prosecuted a city takeaway for selling unsafe food.
Choose Life, Drop the Knife campaign launched
11 February 2020
Derby City Council has been working with the police, schools and Derby College to promote an anti-knife crime and re-launch the Safer Derby City website.