Firework safety

(This article appeared in November 2014 “Safer North Hampshire” newsletter) Major events such as Guy Fawkes Night, Diwali, New Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year are approaching in the coming months. Please remember the fireworks code: Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves. Dispose of sparklers in a bucket of water as soon…

Buy With Confidence

(This article appeared in November 2014 “Safer North Hampshire” newsletter) In response to concerns about ‘rogue traders’ which are often highlighted in the media, a partnership of Local Authority Trading Standards Services have taken a ground-breaking step by putting together the Buy With Confidence Scheme. The Buy With Confidence Scheme is an approved register of…

Road tax information

(This article appeared in the November 2014 Newsletter “Safer North Hampshire”) As has been widely publicised, the paper road tax disc has ceased being issued as of 1 October 2014. You no longer need to display tax disc in your vehicle. Motorists are now able to pay by direct debit, making it more affordable for…