How do I register my business?
Registering your business with The Trader Register is free.
If your business is based in Cheshire West and Chester please
contact Cheshire West and Chester Trading Standards Business
Support on 01244 973708 or e-mail the businessadvice@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.
If your business is based in Cheshire East please contact
Cheshire East Trading Standards on 01260 375500 or email the
businessadvice@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
You will be required to complete an application form and provide
references. Before being accepted your application form and
references will be subject to checks carried out by Cheshire West
and Chester Trading Standards.
What is the purpose of the Register?
The aim of the Register is to benefit consumers and businesses
and to give consumers access to reliable, good and competent
traders. The register is intended for businesses who are involved
in maintenance, repair or modernisation of peoples homes and
gardens.
Businesses on the Register will provide a commitment to comply
with Trading Standards legislation and agree to meet the
requirements of the Code of Practice - See Terms and
Conditions.
The Register is aimed at older and vulnerable adults who often
find it difficult to find reliable businesses but it will be
available to all residents in Cheshire through the website.
What happens if I have a dispute
with a consumer?
If you have a dispute with a consumer
you can contact Business Support for free, impartial, practical
advice.
Nothing in this scheme prevents
either party from seeking redress though legal action in the Courts
but we will endeavour to mediate to resolve disputes.
Where will the list be held?
Consumers will be able to view the list on our
website - Trader Register or can telephone Age Concern
Cheshire on 01606 881668 or 01625 612958.
What other support do you
provide?
Every year we help Cheshire
businesses cut through the red tape so they are able to run
successful compliant businesses. We help businesses already
established in Cheshire and those who are considering starting
a new venture in the county. We can help businesses by
providing advice, guidance and information on their
responsibilities under current Trading Standards
legislation.
For businesses in Cheshire
West please contact us Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on
01244 973708 or email the businessadvice@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.
If our Officers are unable to
answer your enquiry immediately they will ensure that it is passed
to one of our specialist teams. If your business is based in
Cheshire East please contact Cheshire East Trading Standards
on 01260 375500 or email the businessadvice@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
If you are not based in Cheshire
please visit Trading
Standards Central and enter your postcode to find details of
your local Trading Standards department.