Mitcham Morley’s temporarily closed after cockroach infestation
Restaurant was shut down for 10 days by the council after a customer saw an insect in the serving area while ordering food
Category Archives: Trading Standards
Look out for Test and Trace scammers
Merton Council is urging residents to be on the lookout for scam text messages relating to the COVID-19 Test and Trace service. In a text message seen by the council, […]
Trading Standards warns against Council Tax rebate scam
Merton Council has become aware of a scam email circulating, concerning the rebate recently announced by the Chancellor
Sign up for an anti-scamming Neighbourhood Watch event
You can stay one step ahead of the criminals by joining an online talk on Thursday 10 February between 6pm-7pm
Mitcham shopkeeper prosecuted over counterfeit tobacco
Merton Trading Standards officers have led the prosecution of a shopkeeper who was selling counterfeit tobacco from his premises in Mitcham, leading to the imposition of a community order and […]
Merton Council cracks down on illegal tobacco sales
A Trading Standards crackdown on illegal tobacco has found 5,000 illegal cigarettes concealed in a shop toilet.
More Merton businesses can apply for our discretionary grants programme
After the successful completion of phase one of our discretionary grants programme, we launched phase two on Monday 29 June. This will allow more local small businesses to apply for […]
Don’t let swindlers take the shine off your Christmas – stop and think.
‘Tis the season to enjoy buying special gifts and treats, but shoppers do need to be vigilant to make sure they don’t get ripped off by scammers. The sad reality […]
Rogue trader who conned the elderly finally behind bars
A rogue builder who sought to evade justice by leaving the county has been jailed for more than four years, following a successful prosecution led by Merton Council’s trading standards […]
Seized goods donated to charity by Merton and Richmond Councils
Counterfeit clothes, shoes and toys seized by Merton Council and Richmond Council have been donated to the charity Sports Traider. The items, including rugby scarfs, boots, trainers, jewellery and toys […]