10th February 2023 - Hector passes Hearing Dog assessment
Hector passes Hearing Dog assessment. For the past 18 months springer spaniel Hector has been a regular face and ‘one of the team’ at the Public Protection Partnership (PPP) and West Berkshire Council offices. He’s also a regular ‘volunteer’ at Thatcham Community Larder each Wednesday afternoon.
7th February 2023 - Homes for Ukraine: fraudulent letters to hosts
Homes for Ukraine: fraudulent letters to hosts. Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) is aware of fraudulent letters to Homes for Ukraine hosts circulating on social media. These are not from the department.
7th February 2023 - Over 800 7th February 2023 - Illegal Vapes Seized in West Berkshire by Trading Standards
Over 800 Illegal Vapes Seized in West Berkshire by PPP Trading Standards Officers. Following a complaint received from a member of the public, trading standards officers visited a shop in West Berkshire, last week, in order to check compliance with legislation. This resulted in a seizure of over 800 illegal vapes.
1st February 2023 - How Call Blocking Technology Can Help Your Loved Ones Stay Independent
How Call Blocking Technology Can Help Your Loved Ones Stay Independent. We're all aware of scams targetting the elderly and the vulnerable. Many of these start with a simple phone call, but can result in the victim losing thousands of pounds.
27th January 2023 - Scam Warning - "Pixel Knight" - Is not a charity raising funds for Ukraine
Scam Warning - We've seen a new email scam circulating regarding a downloadable 'game' to help raise funds for Ukraine citizens. Please do not click on the link - this is not a charity and is a scam.
24th January 2023 - Bracknell Resident Pleads Guilty to the Unauthorised Dumping of a Caravan Containing Household Waste
Bracknell Resident Pleads Guilty to the Unauthorised Dumping of a Caravan Containing Household Waste
11th January 2023 - PPP Launches Vaping Education and Enforcement Campaign
PPP Launches Vaping Education and Enforcement Campaign. The Public Protection Partnership launches a ‘vaping’ campaign this week across Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire and Wokingham.
9th January 2023 - Home Office Fact Sheet on Martyn's Law
Home Office Fact Sheet on Martyn's Law. On Monday 19 December, the Government announced details for the Protect Duty, now to be known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute of Martyn Hett, who was killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017.
9th January 2023 - Are your neighbours been scammed with substandard work?
Are your neighbours been scammed with substandard work? Recently a concerned neighbour contacted Trading Standards regarding some roofing work which was happening on the house adjacent to his. His neighbour was over 70 years old and lived alone.
4th January 2022 - Unwanted gifts? Faulty goods? Know your consumer rights after Christmas
Unwanted gifts? Faulty goods? Know your consumer rights after Christmas. Your consumer rights for faulty products are the same throughout the year, Christmas is no different. If you discover you have a fault with your product within the first 30 days after purchase, then you are entitled to a refund and if those 30 days lapse you are entitled to a replacement or repair of the product.
