16 December 2024 – Press Release - Successful Waste, Taxi and Road Safety Operation in Bracknell
Last week a successful multi partner operation was carried out in Bracknell to improve road safety resulting in arrests being made, fines being issued and a vehicle involved in a fly tipping incident being seized.
12 December 2024 – Press Release - Single Use Vapes Ban
From the 1 June next year, it will be illegal to sell or supply single-use vapes in England following the introduction of legislation designed to protect children and young people's health, and to reduce environmental damage.
10 December 2024 - Counterfeit Vodka Seized by Trading Standards Officers
Vodka seized during routine visit has been found to be counterfeit and has been confirmed as injurious to health after testing.
03 December 2024 – The 12 Scams of Christmas
12 Scams of Christmas...Be scam aware this Christmas. Shoppers were conned out of £15.4m online last Christmas. The Public Protection Partnership’s Trading Standards Service has 12 scams for you to watch out for this Christmas.
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.
