Regional Working
The strengthening of links between regulatory services brings specific advantages, notably the potential to share good practice widely and draw on expertise and resources to tackle projects that would not be viable at a local level. A partnership framework for trading standards across the UK is well established, and the following practice examples highlight some outcomes and benefits of regional coordination.
Central England Trading Standards Authorities
The online investigation of tobacco sales has provided better protection to consumers and honest businesses.
London Trading Standards Authorities
A coordinated campaign to reduce the sale of knives to minors has made a real difference.
North East Trading Standards Association
Regional training on regulatory changes has realized better outcomes for businesses and consumers.
South West of England Regional Coordination of Trading Standards
The development of a safety toolkit for parents is helping to reduce accidents and provide better protection for babies and toddlers.
Trading Standards East Midlands
A clampdown on cattle identification fraud has provided protection for the rural economy.
Yorkshire and Humber Trading Standards Group
The regional coordination of weighbridge inspection is supporting economic and environmental improvement.