LoginOpinion: Let's look outward
To ensure the future of the profession, we must seek allies on the outside
Posted 26 May 2025 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Opinion|Inside Trading Standards|National
OPINION: Argues that stronger partnerships, wider engagement and greater visibility beyond the profession will help Trading Standards demonstrate its value and strengthen its long-term influence.
My time spent as Chair of CTSI has given me an opportunity to renew my passion for the profession and the important work we all do. It has also made me think about how Trading Standards fits within the bigger picture. Over the past year, I have travelled around the country meeting colleagues whose dedication and enthusiasm are inspiring, but I have also met with people outside the profession wh...
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