Community Watchdog Scheme
Community Development Team

The principal role of the Community Development Team is to manage and run the Community Watchdog Scheme.  This is a team of over 800 Staffordshire residents acting as the eyes and ears of their local community.

The Watchdog Scheme was set up in 2001 to help empower local residents to protect their communities from rogue trading practices, scams and bogus callers.  It is also gives local residents access to up to date consumer advice and encourages everyone to know their consumer rights.

The Team hold free information sessions for local community groups, the main purpose of which is to raise the profile of the work of the Scheme and Community Services.

Close links with other partners are maintained in order to tackle crime and reduce the fear of crime and the team are often involved in various community based activities. |

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Who are we?

Nicola Wilson  -  Community Development Officer

Sarah Byrne   -   Community Liaison Officer

To contact the Community Development Team, telephone 01785 277818 or email community.development@staffordshire.gov.uk|

 

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Computer Fine Scam

Description
Trading Standards Officers are warning PC users to be on their guard against a new scam recently reported to them via Staffordshire Police.
Date:
Thursday 8th December 2011

Mobility Sales Cold Caller Warning

Description
Staffordshire Trading Standards wish to advise vulnerable residents and their carers to beware of any mobility company cold calling residents and purporting to be or acting on behalf of Social Services while attempting to make an appointment for a representative to visit.
Date:
Wednesday 7th December 2011

Dangerous Energy Saving Plug

Description
Staffordshire Trading Standards are warning of a dangerous energy saving scam targeting the elderly. The Trading Standards Institute is urging consumers to be aware of telephone scammer's cold calling to offer the energy saving devices.
Date:
Wednesday 7th December 2011

Counterfeit Alcohol Warning

Description
Trading Standards would like to remind consumers to be aware of illicit or counterfeit alcohol products, namely spirits and wine, within the County.
Date:
Wednesday 7th December 2011

Kitchen Deposit Warning

Description
Are you thinking of buying home improvement goods and services such as kitchen or bedroom furniture etc from a trader visiting to your home? Staffordshire Trading Standards advise consumers to be cautious in these situations before you pay cash please take steps to check:
Date:
Monday 14th November 2011

 

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