Brenda
The obvious question is would Trading Standards actually have this
information? I can't think of any statutory requirement for a new business
to inform TS that they had started trading (although I await enlightenment
if there is) therefore it is likely you could refuse the request on the
basis that the information is not held.
On the Sole Trader issue there is a s21 issue in that any new business would
be publicising itself either in trade journals or directories so you could
point the applicant in those directions but it doesn't get away from my
initial point, would TS actually know details of all of the new businesses
in your area?
Just my view and I'm assuming TS have no lists of new businesses obtained
for whatever reason.
Lee
Lee Gardiner
Records Manager
Department of Adult Services
Wigan MBC
x4140 or 01942 404140
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Trading standards have requested a list of new businesses that have
commenced trading. I understand I can release names and addresses of Limited
companies,but can I release just the address of any sole traders ?
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