Consumer Advice - Trader Register for Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Trader Register has been set up to help you find a reliable
Home Improvement business.   The scheme is not an approval scheme, but consumers can
use the register to find a trader that has made a commitment to fair, honest trade, and providing
good customer service.

The Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Trader Register has been set up for the benefit of both local consumers and businesses. You will find details of plumbers, electricians, builders, double glaziers, gardeners, painters and decorators, and many more trades. Businesses registered with the scheme have all demonstrated their commitment to fair and honest trading practices and delivering good customer service The project aims to reassure consumers, providing information on employing a trader and working with traders to get things right first time. .

To find a trader visit www.traderregister.org.uk or please contact us on 08456 789023

Cllr Hurst-Knight, cabinet member for Waste, Economy and Trading Standards with Customer Service Centre staff during their training on the Trader Register.

You can also download a leaflet giving an outline of the scheme.

The Trader Register works closely with the Home Improvement Agencies
in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to help consumers who may benefit from additional support.
The Home Improvement Agencies exist to enable older, disabled or vulnerable people to
live in their own homes with comfort, dignity and security.

If you feel you may be eligible for assistance, contact the relevant agency. Additional help and
support with home improvement, building, repair or adaptation work may be available.
For more information click here to download a leaflet or ring Anchor Staying Put - Shropshire on 01743 354978

The agencies can help supervise work, assist with accessing grants and loans, or offer a
handyperson service to those people that meet certain eligibility criteria.

Click here if you are a business and would like information on how you can register.

Page last reviewed November 2007

Shropshire County Council Trading Standards Service
Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY2 6ND