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4th January 2022 - Unwanted gifts? Faulty goods? Know your consumer rights after Christmas

Unwanted gifts? Faulty goods? Know your consumer rights after Christmas. Your consumer rights for faulty products are the same throughout the year, Christmas is no different. If you discover you have a fault with your product within the first 30 days after purchase, then you are entitled to a refund and if those 30 days lapse you are entitled to a replacement or repair of the product.

23rd December 2022 - New Security Measures Draft Legislation Martyn’s Law

New Security Measures Legislation Martyn’s Law. The Public Protection Partnership will be involved in helping to promote new government legislation which aims to improve anti-terrorism measures for large public venues when the draft legislation is introduced in the spring of 2023. The new laws will aim to increase preparedness of venues, help to deter attackers and reduce the severity of attacks.

19th December 2022 - Give your dog the best Christmas present ever in 2 easy steps...

Give your dog the best Christmas present ever in 2 easy steps...Dog Owners why not give the best gift of all to your four legged friend and make sure their microchip details are up to date and your dog has a tag with your address and details on its collar.

19th December 2022 - Loft Insultation Scams

Loft Insultation Scams. The Public Protection Partnership are advising residents to be on their guard as the cold sets in.  The Cost of Living crisis has hit hard and many people are trying to find ways to insulate their home to reduce the use of energy.  At this time of year be especially wary of unsolicited telephone calls and leaflets advertising services for insulation and spray foam for the loft.

16th December 2022 - 12 Scams of Christmas...

12 Scams of Christmas...Be scam aware this Christmas. The Public Protection Partnership’s Trading Standards service has 12 scams for you to watch out for this Christmas.

15th December 2022 - Avian influenza in birds: new online system for reporting dead birds

Avian influenza in birds: new online system for reporting dead birds. This week, the government launched a new online system for reporting dead wild birds and published guidance on when and how to report dead wild birds.

15th December 2022 - The Home Offices releases new resources re the Poisons Act 1972

The Home Offices releases new resources re the Poisons Act 1972. Home Office has released new resources to help businesses inform their staff about their legal obligations under the Poisons Act 1972. The Act requires all businesses selling regulated and reportable substances to report suspicious transactions and significant losses or thefts.

08th December 2022 - Counterfeit Mobile Phone Products Seized in West Berkshire

Counterfeit Mobile Phone Products Seized in West Berkshire. Trading Standards Officers, in partnership with Apple technicians visited a shop in West Berkshire this week and seized over 700 mobile phone related products.

8th December 2022 - Can you help identify the fly tippers dumping bottles in Great Hollands Square, Bracknell?

Can you help identify the fly tippers dumping bottles in Great Hollands Square, Bracknell? Fly tipping in Great Hollands Square is becoming a big issue for residents and the Council.

08th December 2022 - New Years Eve Temporary Events Notice

New Years Eve Temporary Events Notice. If you are planning a public New Years Eve event then a Temporary Event Notice is required for any New Year’s Eve events then a standard TEN needs to be applied for by 14th December and a late TEN no later than 21st December 2022.
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