Trading Standards

Over 40 fake and tampered Identification cards have been retained by local pubs and clubs in the last few months after crack down on the use of fake ID to gain access to licensed premises.

Ever received a letter telling you that you have won a free prize and later discover you need to pay something to claim it? If so, you have probably been the target of scammers.

South Ayrshire Council's Trading Standards Service has welcomed the news that motorists are receiving cancellations and refunds of parking charge 'fines' from the car park operators at the former MFI in Main Street Ayr.

Although the middle of the summer may not be the time when most of us are considering the safety of our electric blanket, within a few months temperatures will be dropping and some people will be digging out electric blankets from summer storage.

South Ayrshire Council Trading Standards have issued guidance to consumers on parking in privately run car parks.

South Ayrshire Council has announced it is introducing new equipment to help Officers that enforce the ban on smoking in public places.

South Ayrshire Council has been recognised twice in the same month for its efforts to ensure its community is protected from unfair trading.

South Ayrshire residents thinking of selling their vehicle privately are being warned to be careful of 'vehicle matching services' who may contact them by phone when they advertise their vehicle.

South Ayrshire residents tempted by phone calls or adverts from companies offering to help them claim back hundreds of pounds of 'unfair' bank charges are being advised to think carefully about the service they might receive for their money.

With the arrival of some better weather South Ayrshire, householders may have already received a variety of personal callers offering everything from roof repairs to garden maintenance.

Do you know how much packaging is wasted every time you go shopping?

Have you ever received a letter telling you that you have won a free prize but asks you to pay something first?

South Ayrshire Trading Standards are warning consumers to be vigilant when signing up to distance learning training courses which offer qualifications in the building sector such as plumbing and electrical installation.

South Ayrshire Council's Trading Standards Service this week praised local care homes following a review of the contracts they offer their residents.

Have you received a leaflet through your door recently asking you to fill a bag with clothing for collection? If you responded did you believe you would be donating to a charity?

As a result of a joint operation between South Ayrshire Trading Standards and Ayr Police both are warning the public to be on their guard after the seizure of counterfeit rolling tobacco in South Ayrshire.