Public protection teams keep residents safe

Public protection teams in Stoke on Trent made sure residents were safe last year by stopping £2.4 million of unsafe goods being sold. They also seized £750,000 of illegal tobacco and vapes. 

Seperately Trading Standards said its work against doorstep crime, rogue trading and scams has generated more than £3.5 million in savings for residents and in wider social care and health costs.

The annual report also says officers inspected around 1200 food businesses to check health and hygiene standards.