27-03-2008
Warning issued over rogue tradesmen
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Homeowners in the Somerset area have received a warning against the use of rogue tradesmen operating locally.
Councillor Jim Mochancz, the portfolio holder for community safety at Somerset County Council, has warned that while most tradesmen - which can include plumbers, builders and electricians - are legitimate, measures should be taken to protect against those who are not, reports the Bridgwater Mercury.
"The Trading Standards team is committed to protecting the public and taking action against those who flout legislation put in place to safeguard all of us," said Mr Mochancz. "The vast majority of tradesmen are worthy of the name, but it is important that people take precautions to avoid the minority who give others a bad name."
Also noted in the report is that over the course of the last 12 months, a total of 500 complaints have been received from the Somerset area to Consumer Direct, an organisation specialising in trading standards.