Public Protection Partnership is operational and here to support the needs of the residents and businesses across Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire and Wokingham with regards to our core and statutory services.
Following any licencing applications to us, if you are awaiting receipt of your new or renewed licence please bear with us at this current time as there is a slight delay in you receiving them due to posting.
As you can appreciate this is a rapidly moving situation and we will endeavor to keep this page updated as and when with regards to the core services we provide.
If you wish to notify us of any scams, licensing activity, businesses not closed that should be, trading standards concerns or environmental issues relating to the Coronavirus outbreak then please use our Enforcement Form here. Each notification will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
Please also follow our social media channels for current advice and updates.
Environmental Health:
30 September - Hospitality Industry Legislation and Guidelines Presentation - see link here
22 September - New updates to COVID restrictions from Prime Minister - see link here
18 September - Three new COVID regulations come into law today - see link here
14 September - Create a QR code for your venue to help trace and stop the spread of coronavirus - see link here.
14 September - Updated Gov Guidance on 'Rule of 6' for Hospitality Industry - see link here
14 August - Updated Guidance from Business Companion for Businesses regarding COVID-19 situation -see link here
12 August - PPP Downloadable Posters for Retail and Business now includes Test & Trace posters - see link here
23 July - PPP Downloadable Posters for Retail now includes Face Covering Poster - see link here
23 July - Face Coverings: When and how to wear one - click here
21 July - Guidance for Hotels & Other Accommodation updated to include Business Events and Meetings - click here
21 July - Guidance on Keeping workers and audiences safe during COVID-19 In the Outdoor Event Industry in England - click here
2 July - Guidance on maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to support NHS test & trace - click here
2 July - Support materials for venues collection customer data - click here
30 June - Guidance on outdoor cinema - click here
30 June - Guidance on Fundraising from Institute of Fundraising - click here
26 June - Guidance on managing playgrounds and outdoor gyms - click here
24 June - Guidance on the use of multipurpose community facilities - click here
23 June - Guidance - Keeping workers and customers safe during COVID-19 in restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaway services - see link here.
17 June - COVID-19 Business Toolkit - see link here
16 June - Licensing Pre-Opening Checklist - see link here
15 June - HSE warn over sub standard PPE masks - see link here
01 June - Update re Renting from MHCLG - see link here
29 May - Guidance for restaurants offering takeaway or delivery - see link here
27 May - Legionnaires’disease: Lockdown Risks and Reopening Safely - see guide here
27 May - Guidance from Business Companion for Businesses regarding COVID-19 situation - see link here
18 May - Guidance for Food Businesses - see link here
13 May - Businesses and premises to close - see link here
25 April - Guidance for consumers on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and food - see link here.
17 April - Are you providing community food support during Coronavirus Pandemic? - see link here
8 April - Health and safety advice for employers- HSE’s Coronavirus (COVID-19)- see link here
7 April - Request Not to Have Bonfires During Coronavirus Outbreak - see link here
25 March - Information for food businesses - see here.
Trading Standards:
30 September - Hospitality Industry Legislation and Guidelines Presentation - see link here
22 September - New updates to COVID restrictions from Prime Minister - see link here
18 September - Three new COVID regulations come into law today - see link here
14 September - Updated Gov Guidance on 'Rule of 6' for Hospitality Industry - see link here
9 September - Update from CMA on wedding refunds and cancellations - see link here
14 August - Updated Guidance from Business Companion for Businesses regarding COVID-19 situation -see link here
12 August - PPP Downloadable Posters for Retail and Business now includes Test & Trace posters - see link here
23 July - PPP Downloadable Posters for Retail now includes Face Covering Poster - see link here
23 June - Guidance - Keeping workers and customers safe during COVID-19 in restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaway services - see link here.
17 June - COVID-19 Business Toolkit - see link here
16 June - Licensing Pre-Opening Checklist - see link here
15 June - HSE warn over sub standard PPE masks - see link here
11 June - PPP Downloadable Posters for Retail and Business - see link here
29 May - Guidance for Shops and Branches - see link here
27 May - COVID-19 Business Scams - see details here
13 May - Businesses and premises to close - see link here.
12 May - New COVID-19 Scam Alert - see link here
11 May - COVID-19 Scam Awareness Video - see link here
23 April - Protecting Businesses from COVID-19 Scams - see link here
22 April - How to protect yourself from door-to-door scams - see link here
21 April - New COVID-19 SMS - Scam - see link here
3 April - FAQ's regarding COVID-19 and Livestock updated advice - see link here.
2 April - FAQ's regarding Trading Standards and Coronavirus - COVID-19 - see link here.
1 April - Press Release Trading Standards - Coronavirus Scams - see link here
24 March - Coronavirus Scams - see here.
Licensing:
30 September - Hospitality Industry Legislation and Guidelines Presentation - see link here
24 September - Updates for Taxi Drivers on Face Masks - see link here
22 September - New updates to COVID restrictions from Prime Minister - see link here
18 September - Three new COVID regulations come into law today - see link here
14 September - Create a QR code for your venue to help trace and stop the spread of coronavirus - see link here.
14 September - Updated Gov Guidance on 'Rule of 6' for Hospitality Industry - see link here
14 August - Updated Guidance from Business Companion for Businesses regarding COVID-19 situation -see link here
12 August - PPP Downloadable Posters for Retail and Business now includes Test & Trace posters - see link here
23 July - PPP Downloadable Posters for Retail now includes Face Covering Poster - see link here
23 July - Face Coverings: When and how to wear one - click here
22 July - Business & Planning Bill 2020 - click here
21 July - Guidance for Hotels & Other Accommodation updated to include Business Events and Meetings - click here
21 July - Guidance on Keeping workers and audiences safe during COVID-19 In the Outdoor Event Industry in England - click here
13 July - DVLA Renewing a Driving Licence Update - click here
2 July - Guidance on maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to support NHS test & trace - click here
2 July - Support materials for venues collection customer data - click here
1 July - Update from Institute of Licensing on Business and Planning Bill - click here
30 June - Guidance on outdoor cinema - click here
30 June - Guidance on Fundraising from Institute of Fundraising - click here
23 June - Guidance - Keeping workers and customers safe during COVID-19 in restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaway services - see link here.
17 June - COVID-19 Business Toolkit - see link here
17 June - Updated Gambling Act 2005 Licensed Premises FAQ's - Covid-19 - see link here
17 June - Updated Animal Activity Licensing FAQ's COVID-19 - see link here
16 June - Licensing Pre-Opening Checklist - see link here
15 June - Do I need to wear a face mask in a Taxi? see link here
2 June - Updated Animal Activity Licensing FAQ's COVID-19 - see link here
29 May - Guidance for businesses COVID-19 update - see link here.
27 May - Guidance from Business Companion for Businesses regarding COVID-19 situation - see link here
14 May - Taxi FAQ's - COVID-19 UPDATED - see link here
13 May - Businesses and premises to close - see link here
27 April - Taxi FAQ's - COVID - 19 - see link here
27 April - Street Trader FAQ's - COVID -19 - see link here
27 April - The Licensing Act 2003 FAQ's - COVID - 19 - see link here
27 April - Gambling Act 2005 Licensed Premises FAQ's - COVID 19 - see link here
27 April - Animal Activity Licensing FAQ's - COVID - 19 - see link here
3 April - FAQ's regarding COVID-19 Companion Animals and updated advice - see link here
26 March - Private Hire and Taxi Licensing - see updates here.
Important Web Links:
https://info.westberks.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/coronavirus-information-and-support
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
