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Consumer Advice

Trading Standards receives around 1200 complaints and enquiries from the public annually. This web page provides information and advice 24 hours a day to help you solve your own problems.

From this page you can go to our self-help advice sheets or, if you are a Scottish Borders trader or resident, contact us for leaflets including those produced by other organisations such as: the Office of Fair Trading, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (previously Department of Trade and Industry) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Guided Walks - If you are interested in walking visit the outdoor diary.

Getting married?  Our online guide will take you through all that you need to know to plan your big day.

Commercial and Industrial land and property lists are now available.

Council Tax and Benefits

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