Consumer Alerts – April 2025
15th of April, 2025Bogus roofers cold calling in Clayton An elderly couple in Clayton Le Moors were cold called by a roofer who claimed there was a hole in their roof, a two day job to fix. The fraudster refused to take a cheque or bank payment and insisted on...
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Bike Month Challenge May 1st - 31st
30th of March, 2025Love to Ride actively encourages and supports more people to ride bikes, and that's why we're inviting you to join the Bike Month Challenge this May to #Ride5. Lancashire County Council fully funds Love to Ride to deliver this initia...
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Wyre’s budget for the year ahead
13th of March, 2025Wyre Council’s budget was approved at Full Council on Thursday 6 March 2025, setting out the borough’s spending plans for the year ahead. The approved budget means that council tax on a Band D property will rise by £6.77 (2...
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Consumer Alerts – March 2025
12th of March, 2025Bogus guttering and asbestos work Residents in Wyre and Fylde area are being warned of cold callers operating in the area following reports of two men offering to clean gutters for £10, this price quickly increased to £180. Witho...
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Safe Trader Scheme
12th of March, 2025As you maybe aware, the Safe Trader Scheme is operated by Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Service and provides consumers with a list of local businesses who have committed to trade fairly and honestly. The Scheme covers all aspects of hom...
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