Trusted Trader Scheme Launched

Trusted Trader Scheme Launched

An innovative partnership scheme has been launched to help protect vulnerable people from rogue traders.

Lincolnshire Trading Standards has combined resources with Age UK and the Home Improvement Agency to create a database of vetted companies incorporating a broad range of traders from plumbers and builders to chiropodists and hairdressers.

Supported by Lincolnshire Police, the scheme is aimed at increasing consumer confidence, promoting good practice within local businesses and helping to safeguard against doorstep crime.

Graham Penn, who is the doorstep Crime Initiative Co-ordinator for Lincolnshire Trading Standards said, "Our involvement will be to support businesses, advise on legislation and oversee any complaints directed at traders within the scheme. We can also vet new applicants".

The firms who carry out the work will be able to set their own prices and the customer, who will be supported by Age UK or HIA throughout the process, will be responsible for paying the company directly. Standards of work will be monitored by HIA and Age UK and any contractors not providing value for money could be removed from the list.

Sarah-Jane Freeman, who is the Community Safety and Crime Reduction Manager for Lincolnshire Police said "The Approved Trader Scheme will allow people to make confident choices and feel safe within their own homes. Falling foul to a rogue trader can have lasting and detrimental effects on anyone, but the implementation of this scheme should contribute towards reassuring members of the public that there are legitimate traders out there that are honest and trustworthy".

Further information about the scheme can be obtained from 01522 782341.

Article Published: 16/06/2010

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