Wirral Trader Scheme for Businesses

The Wirral Trader Scheme has been introduced as a means of providing an alternative source of business contacts for the public.

The scheme aims to create a trading environment where consumers can buy goods or services with confidence.

Traders must demonstrate a commitment to trade fairly and honestly, and to deal effectively with any dissatisfaction expressed by their customers.

They also have to meet minimum standards of quality set out in the ‘Code of Practice’.

Applicants are checked by Wirral Trading Standards to see if they have any complaint history with Wirral and neighbouring local Authorities or have any court record.

The range of service provision contained within the scheme is wide although not all businesses who apply to join the Scheme have been accepted.

What’s in it for business?

• Partnership with Wirral Council Trading Standards Service.
• Consumer recognition of your commitments to high quality customer service.
• Consumer confidence that Members will provide or supply high quality goods or services.
• A better relationship with the Trading Standards Service based on co-operation rather than enforcement.
• Prompt and up-to-date information on new legislation.
• The benefit of access to an alternative method of dispute resolution.

Find out more about the Wirral Trader Scheme