News articles tagged public safety

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Concerns raised around button battery safety

2 February 2021

Derby City Council Trading Standards team are asking residents to be aware of concerns around the safety of household items that contain button batteries.

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Residents warned about illegitimate ‘Man with Van’ operators

29 January 2021

Derby City Council is reminding local residents about the potential risks of hiring ‘Man with Van’ services through social media that may not be licensed to carry waste

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Derby to remain under Tier 3 ‘Very High’ COVID alert level

23 December 2020

The government has announced that Derby will remain under COVID alert level ‘Very High’ – often referred to as Tier 3 – restrictions.

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Government announces changes to Christmas bubble guidance

19 December 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced today that there will a tightening of plans to relax Christmas regulations.

Robyn Dewis

Celebrate safely this Christmas this year

18 December 2020

Dr Robyn Dewis, Director of Public Health for Derby City Council, is asking families to carefully consider the risks involved with creating a Christmas bubble.

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COVID Support Officers take to the streets

17 December 2020

A new team of redeployed staff are hitting the streets to support businesses and shoppers in run up to Christmas

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Beware rogue tree surgeons operating in and around Derby

12 December 2020

Derby City Council Trading Standards team is alerting Derby residents to rogue tree surgeons operating in the Derby area.

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Winter grant scheme approved

11 December 2020

Plans have been approved for almost £900k to fund free school meals as well as support for other vulnerable families and individuals.

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Tips for Christmas shopping from Trading Standards

9 December 2020

Derby City Council's Trading Standards team have provided 12 tips for shopping in the lead up to Christmas.

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Beware imported puppies and kittens

8 December 2020

The Trading Standards team are warning people of an increase in problems with illegally imported animals.

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