17 January 2025 – Press Release - Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions - Offences under section 5 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
The Public Protection Partnership (PPP) enforces weight restriction orders made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
06 January 2025 – Press Release - Fines Being Issued to Fly Tippers and Litter Louts
Residents ignoring warning signs about fly tipping and littering at the Birch Hill Local Recycling Centre are being warned that they will be fined. Fly tipping in the area is a serious concern for residents and the council and the site is therefore constantly being monitored.
23 December 2024 – Press Release - Suspected Counterfeit Goods Seized in Joint Operation
Trading Standards Officers working alongside colleagues from Thames Valley Police’s Pangbourne Neighbourhood Team have seized a large quantity of suspected counterfeit goods.
23 December 2024 – Press Release - Trading Standards Needs Your Help
Are you aged between 15 and 17 and looking for a volunteering opportunity to bolster your CV? The PPP is offering an excellent opportunity to do this. It can also illustrate ‘community service’ for those doing Duke of Edinburgh awards and similar schemes, and can be used as evidence of key skills for job applications and university entrance forms.
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.
