6th September 2022 - Most significant change to taxi and private hire vehicle accessibility legislation in 12 years
Most significant change to taxi and private hire vehicle accessibility legislation in 12 years. New laws to protect disabled people in England, Scotland and Wales when travelling in taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (PHVs).
2nd September 2022 - Home Fire Safety Month
Home Fire Safety Month. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is encouraging residents to reduce the risk of having a fire in the home this September as part of Home Fire Safety Month. To stay safe, residents should ensure they have enough working smoke alarms in their home. In 27% of accidental dwelling fires in England, the smoke alarm failed to operate. Following some simple safety advice can reduce the chance of your smoke alarm failing to operate.
1st September 2022 - Package of measures introduced to improve air quality
Package of measures introduced to improve air quality. Series of actions have been announced to improve air quality introduced under the Environment Act
25th August 2022 - Private Water Supply During Drought Conditions
Private Water Supply During Drought Conditions. With the current drought in mind and with the increasing threat to water stability in future, we encourage you to ensure you have contingency plans in place to address insufficiency in your private water supply.
25th August 2022 - Former Bracknell project manager sentenced to 150 hours unpaid work and ordered to pay £34,000
Former Bracknell project manager sentenced to 150 hours unpaid work and ordered to pay £34,000. Mr Jordan Guyett, of Target Hill, Bracknell, was convicted at Reading Magistrates’ Court on 19th August 2022 after pleading guilty to two offences under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
18th August 2022 - Caravan Dumped at side of the road in Warfield
Caravan Dumped at side of the road in Warfield. Can you help us identify the person, or persons, who dumped a dilapidated caravan at the side of the road in Warfield, Bracknell?
02 August 2022 - Taxi Fare Increase Takes Effect
Taxi Fares in West Berkshire have increased by a below inflation 8% after Councillors approved a request from the trade to help with rising fuel costs.
20th July 2022 - Bracknell shopkeeper convicted for selling cigarettes to 16 year old
Bracknell shopkeeper convicted for selling cigarettes to 16 year old. Mr Sunil Suny, of Salt Hill Way, Slough, was convicted at Reading Magistrates’ Court on 15th July 2022 after being found guilty of the offence. Mr Suny, as the seller and company director was ordered to pay a £1,000 fine, £100 victims’ surcharge and £396.50 towards prosecution costs.
14th July 2022 - West Berkshire Council wants your opinion on hackney carriage fares
West Berkshire Council wants your opinion on hackney carriage fares. West Berkshire Council wants your say on whether hackney carriage operators should be permitted to increase their fares or not. The Council is required, by law, to consult on any proposed changes to the fares and would therefore welcome input from the taxi trade, residents and taxi users alike.
8th July 2022 - Trader ordered to pay over £4000 by Reading Magistrates Court
Trader ordered to pay over £4000 by Reading Magistrates Court. Haydn Brown, aged 29 of, Three Mile Cross, Wokingham trading as “Browns Fencing” or “Haydn Fencing” pleaded guilty at Reading Crown Court on 1st July 2022 to 3 offences contrary to Regulations 5 and 9 of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 of engaging in a misleading commercial practice.