20 November 2024 - Press Release – Forty Year Old Electric Blanket Fails Safety Test
Trading Standards and Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service held a successful series of free electric blanket and portable heating testing events this winter.
19 November 2024 - Press Release – Have Your Say on Statutory Taxi Fees
West Berkshire Council wants your views on the proposed changes to hackney carriage and private hire vehicles and private hire operator’s fees.
01 November 2024 - Press Release – Operation Tabitha – Cleaning Up the Second-Hand Car Trade
Trading Standards Officers have been supporting residents who have bought second hand cars which have developed faults to obtain a refund or get the vehicles repaired or replaced at no extra cost.
01 November 2024 - Press Release – Have Your Say on Statutory Taxi Fees
Bracknell Forest Council wants your views on the proposed changes to hackney carriage and private hire vehicles and private hire operator’s fees.
01 November 2024 - Press Release – Deadline to Get TENs Applications in For Christmas and New Year
The deadline for submitting Temporary Event Notices (TENs) for anyone planning events over the Christmas and New Year period that aren’t covered by an existing premise licence is fast approaching.
25 October 2024 - Press Release – Have Your Say on the Draft Statement of Gambling Principles
Bracknell Forest Council wants your views on our revised Draft Statement of Gambling Principles.
24 October 2024 - Press Release – Be On Your Guard Against Car Parking Scams
West Berkshire Drivers are being warned not to respond to a very convincing nationwide scam text message about car parking fines.
22 October 2024 - Press Release – Firework Season Triggers Retailer Checks to Ensure Public Safety
As the nights are drawing in and we enter ‘firework’ season with Bonfire night and Diwali nearly upon us, PPP are reminding residents and shopkeepers of some safety tips and restrictions regarding the coming ‘sparkling’ season.
18 October 2024 - Press Release - Nuisance Policy Adopted
A new nuisance policy for Bracknell Forest and West Berkshire was adopted on the 11 October 2024 which sets out what service residents and businesses can expect when they make a complaint about nuisances.
18 October 2024 - Press Release - Scam Awareness Week 21-27 October 2024
The Public Protection Partnership and Citizens Advice are launching their annual Scams Awareness campaign to remind our residents and businesses not to be rushed into signing up to financial opportunities, even if you think it’s too good a deal to miss out on.
