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Awards all round for East London council’s Trading Standards Team

It was a victorious week for the Trading Standards Team at Ïã¸ÛÈüÂí»á Council, last week, as they brought home three industry awards.

At the annual London Trading Standards Awards in the City of London, Ïã¸ÛÈüÂí»á Trading Standards Officer, Robert Andrews won the Safeguarding Officer of the Year award.

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Litterer ordered to pay over £1,000 for dumping in Ïã¸ÛÈüÂí»á

A Tower Hamlets resident who was caught dropping a cigarette on the floor from the window of a rented car has been found guilty in court.

Enforcement officers from Ïã¸ÛÈüÂí»á Council saw the driver of a Porche Panamera discard their cigarette while driving along Green Lane, Dagenham on Friday 21 April, this year.

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Seizure from Trading Standards Operation 29 and 30
Thousands of pounds of illegal goods seized during two-day Trading Standards operation

Planned raids by Ïã¸ÛÈüÂí»á Council’s Trading Standards team has resulted in a large haul of counterfeit goods, illicit cigarettes and vapes being confiscated.

The two-day operation took place on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 November with support from trained sniffer dogs saw 14 premises visited.

Events

Find out what's happening in Barking & Dagenham

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Winter Hibernation Hunt

Ssssh! Woodland creatures large and small are hibernating inside Valence House. Can you find them all?

Tuesday 24th to Saturday 28th October
10am – 4pm

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Autumn Art Attack

Embrace the colours of Autumn and make creations inspired by nature.

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Halloween Cupcake Decorating

Decorate some delicious spooky cupcakes in this fun workshop for children and make a fancy box for your cupcake creations. ​​