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DRAX HALL DORSET TRADING STANDARDS

While we are unable to meet at the hall it seemed a Dorset Council Trading Standards Service check and approve
perfect opportunity to have the decorators in so that businesses so you don’t have to.
when we eventually get back it will be a new clean fresh For more information visit www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk or
environment. call 08454 040506.
DRAX
We have done our best to brighten up the outside of the To report or seek advice about problems you have
building thanks to Jade Hart and her art work on the experienced when dealing with a trader call 08454 040506.
HALL
windows.
Also thanks to Liz and Mike Farley who are sorting out the Covid-19 and business closures
flower containers and Eileen Spraklen who has make some curtains for in the
Foyer. When the Government brought in new business closure rules alongside social
distancing Local Authorities were given the responsibility to help ensure businesses
The defibrillator outside the hall is still available for use and is regularly checked.
complied with the new restrictions. Across Dorset, the Council’s Trading Standards
We are aware that some organisations will have paid up front for a year rental, team have led on this with regard to non-food businesses, working together with
however it would be great to use this to help to pay the decorating cost and the environmental health officer colleagues focussing on food business.
other costs that we still need to pay out, but if you do need a refund please do let
us know and we will pay you back. Trading Standards provides trusted and tailored advice to local business on a
wide range of business law. That helps businesses to grow in Dorset, which in turn
improves our local economy. Consumers can be confident then too that Dorset
businesses trade in a fair and safe way. Being asked now to ensure many Dorset
businesses are closed during Covid-19 is not something that comes naturally to us.
The law on business
Dorchester closure, and other
measures to control
Framing Corona virus spread,
came into effect very
Picture and framing service quickly. The Trading
with a wide selection of S t a n d a r d s t e a m
mounts and frames. immediately set up
processes for working at
Open most days but best home with all staff working
call first before making a in that way. Our advice to
special trip. business moved to phone
conversations and email.
joan@dorchesterframing.com
Not all businesses have had to close and there have understandably been
The Old School House concerns and questions as to what the closure rules mean. Working closely with
Tincleton DT2 8QR environmental health colleagues Trading Standards have been advising
businesses on the new closure rules as they have developed. Environmental
01305 848909 health officers have also had responsibility for advising on social distancing
measures within certain business premises that are still legally open but where
concerns have been highlighted.

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