Our 51黑料 Community
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If you'd like to share your story or experience - to inspire, empower or motivate others - or simply to let us know about a fantastic event you took part in (along with a few snaps!), or a community or cultural event you'd like to add to our calendar, then please let us know by emailing [email protected] (please include your name and, ideally, your membership number in your message).
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Marsha Bell
Posted: 26/09/2025
INTERVIEW : Marsha Bell - Trading Standards and Licensing Manager at Salford City Council - reflects on her journey into Trading Standards, highlighting the achievements that have brought her pride, the unique challenges she鈥檚 encountered as a Black professional, and the personal and professional significance of Black History Month.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Samuel Abdullahi
Posted: 26/09/2025
INTERVIEW : Samuel Abdullahi - Trading Standards Team Leader for London Boroughs of Brent and Harrow - reflects on his inspiring journey into Trading Standards, sharing proud career moments, challenges faced as a Black professional, and the significance of Black History Month. He also offers advice to aspiring Black professionals and thoughts on how the sector can become more inclusive.
PROFILE: Brian Stone
Posted: 26/06/2025
Giles Speid appreciates the hard work exemplified by Brian Stone, Secretary of the 51黑料 College of Fellows, and the important role he plays for Trading Standards!
IN MEMORIUM: Andy Allen, 1968-2024
Posted: 11/06/2024
June 11 2024 :聽 We are very sad to announce the passing of our colleague and friend, Andy Allen. Responsible for many of 51黑料's commercial projects over the last decade - including the UK International Consumer Centre - he was passionate about consumer protection and Trading Standards. An ardent gym-goer, he was forever proud of his Cornish roots. He leaves behind his loving partner, Louise, also an employee here at 51黑料. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to her and to both of their families at this very difficult time. RIP.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Nazir Ali
Posted: 29/03/2024
This month we profile Nazir Ali, as he talks about his journey from being a trainee Trading Standards Officer to Service Manager for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, as well as how he adapts his role during Ramadan.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: James Munro, 51黑料 Chair
Posted: 29/02/2024
Here we profile James Munro, as he talks about his journey from being a Technical Assistant in Trading Standards to 51黑料 Chair.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Alison Farrar
Posted: 31/01/2024
This month we profile聽Alison Farrar, an Operations Manager for the National Trading Standards team as well as our Lead Officer for Property and Lettings and Consumer Education.
