Local traders are being encouraged to sign up to a new scheme, which aims to help tackle rogue traders in South East Wales.
The South East Wales Trustmark Scheme is a government-endorsed scheme, which helps consumers find reputable businesses to carry out work inside and outside their home, by providing a reliable list of approved traders for the South East Wales area.
Trading Standards teams from Caerphilly County Borough Council, Monmouthshire County Council, Newport City Council and Torfaen County Borough Council have joined forces as part of the scheme, and are currently looking to recruit businesses that feel they fit the required criteria, and would like to join the Trustmark scheme.
A launch event for the scheme is being held on Thursday 18th March at County Hall, Cwmbran from 6pm, and business owners are encouraged to come along to the event to find out more.
Traders that the scheme is aimed at include:
- Builders (specialist and general)
- Bedroom Specialists
- Carpenters and Joiners
- Conservatory Erectors
- Damp Proofing Specialists
- Timbers Treatment and Water Proofers
- Drain Maintenance and repairs
- Driveways and Patios
- Electricians
- Fence Installers
- Floor Covering Installers
- Landscape Gardeners
- Glaziers
- Heating Engineers
- Kitchen Specialists
- Lead work Specialists
- Painters and Decorators
- Plasterers
- Plumbers
- Roofers
- Security Engineers
- Tilers
Businesses who become members of the scheme undertake to operate their businesses in a legal, honest and fair way and are vetted and monitored by Trading Standards and Exor Management Services.
A Trustmark approved business is entitled to use the Trading Standards Trustmark South East Wales and Trustmark logos, which are recognized nationwide.
The details of the business will also feature on the Trustmark UK website, to help consumers find a local, accredited firm.
There is no better way to stand out as a business in which consumers can have confidence.
For more information on the South East Wales Trustmark Scheme including an online application form, go to For further information, please visit the Trading Standards South East Wales website or contact the Trustmark team on 08719 307 274.
