11th August 2023 - Fraudulent builder sentenced to four years and three months immediate custodial sentence
Fraudulent builder sentenced to four years and three months immediate custodial sentence. A fraudulent builder from Swindon who left work unfinished after pressuring victims to pay more than the agreed price has been sentenced at Reading Crown Court today (11 August 2023).
11th August 2023 - Overladen Vehicle Checks Discover One Vehicle 105% Over The Weight Limit
Overladen Vehicle Checks Discover One Vehicle 105% Over The Weight Limit. Our Trading Standards officers undertook a routine patrol with Thames Valley Police last month to check for overweight vehicles. Potential overloaded goods vehicles were identified, stopped, and directed to a weighbridge.
11th August 2023 - ‘Not suitable for under-4s’: New industry guidance issued on glycerol in slush-ice drinks
‘Not suitable for under-4s’: New industry guidance issued on glycerol in slush-ice drinks. The FSA (Food Standards Agency) has issued new voluntary industry guidance on glycerol in slush-ice drinks, advising that they should not be sold to children four years of age and under.
9th August 2023 - Trading Standards Officers test traders on checking age for U18’s ‘Botox’ & fillers enquiries.
Trading Standards Officers test traders on checking age for U18’s ‘Botox’ & fillers enquiries. Last month our Trading Standards officers have been calling round establishments which offer botulinum toxin or dermal fillers and testing to see if they enquire as to the age of the prospective client.
28th July 2023 - People with Assistance Dogs should have fullest possible access to goods & services
People with Assistance Dogs should have fullest possible access to goods & services. The government is committed to ensuring that people with assistance dogs have the fullest possible access to goods and services. Assistance dogs are trained to help people with visual and hearing impairments, epilepsy, diabetes, physical mobility problems and more.
27th July 2023 - Product Safety Recall - Glen Dimplex Home Appliance Ltd manufactured Belling, Stoves and New Word Gas Range Cookers with Gas Grill (110, 100 and 90 models) (2205-0240).
Product Safety Recall - Glen Dimplex Home Appliance Ltd manufactured Belling, Stoves and New Word Gas Range Cookers with Gas Grill (110, 100 and 90 models) (2205-0240).
21st July 2023 - Bracknell Stores Tested for Underage Vape Sales
Bracknell Stores Tested for Underage Vape Sales. Earlier this month our Trading Standards officers conducted under age sales testing for disposable vape sales in Bracknell Forest.
13th July 2023 - Have Your Say on the Statement of Licensing Policy
Have Your Say on the Statement of Licensing Policy. West Berkshire Council is inviting residents, businesses, councillors, relevant organisations and statutory partners to comment on its updated Draft Statement of Licensing Policy.
12th July 2023 - Consultation on ‘Knowledge Test’ for Bracknell Taxi Drivers
Consultation on ‘Knowledge Test’ for Bracknell Taxi Drivers. We want your input. Bracknell Forest Council is currently running a consultation on whether or not the geographical element of the ‘knowledge test’ should be retained as part of the application process for hackney carriage and private hire drivers.
12th July 2023 - Counterfeit Goods at Car Boot Sales
Counterfeit Goods at Car Boot Sales. Our Trading Standards Officers are actively investigating reports of fake goods being sold at local car boot sales. Part of these investigations will include visiting local car boot sales and test purchasing items.
