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West Berkshire Council wants your opinion on hackney carriage fares. West Berkshire Council wants your say on whether hackney carriage operators should be permitted to increase their fares or not. The Council is required, by law, to consult on any proposed changes to the fares and would therefore welcome input from the taxi trade, residents and taxi users alike.

Trader ordered to pay over £4000 by Reading Magistrates Court. Haydn Brown, aged 29 of, Three Mile Cross, Wokingham trading as “Browns Fencing” or “Haydn Fencing” pleaded guilty at Reading Crown Court on 1st July 2022 to 3 offences contrary to Regulations 5 and 9 of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 of engaging in a misleading commercial practice.

Tackling 'Near Bins' Fly Tipping. We would like to remind residents that the depositing of household waste near or on a litter or recycling bin is fly tipping. The bin been full is not an excuse to leave your rubbish/ recycling near a bin. If you find the bin full, please report it to the relevant authority, see below, and then take your recycling or litter home with you or find another recycling station or litter bin.

Building Safety Act 2022 leaseholder protections. The leaseholder protections in the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force on 28 June. This means qualifying leaseholders in England can no longer be charged for cladding remediation, and there are legal protections in place for non-cladding costs.

Happy First Birthday Thatcham Community Larder. This week see’s the first birthday of Thatcham Community Larder which was launched on Wednesday 23rd June 2021. The larder now has over 80 members and also offers free school uniforms, sanitary products and a free toy and book exchange.

We're looking for help in stopping young people start smoking or vaping. Are you involved in a youth sports club? Would you like to help us stop young people taking up smoking or vaping? The Public Protection Partnership are working with Public Health and the Football Association on a smokefree sidelines initiative.

Is the Ice Cream Van Your Buying From Licensed? We all love an ice cream in the hot weather. But is the trader you're buying from licensed? Are they adhering to strict food hygiene and allergens standards?

Clean Air Day - How Bumper Stickers Remind Motorists to Switch off Their Engines near Schools

Top Tips for Keeping Pets Cool in Hot Weather. Never leave animals in conservatories, hot cars, outhouses or caravans. Find access to shade and water. You can add ice cubes to water bowl. Also use a damp towel for them to lie on. Use a pet safe sun cream on exposed parts of skin. Avoid walks during hottest part of the day.

Be Scam Aware - Don’t let scammers steal your money. Citizens Advice West  Berkshire (CAWB) and West Berkshire Council’s Public Protection Partnership have launched their annual Scams Awareness campaign to encourage people to report scams, share their experiences and look out for others.