6th July 2022 - Tackling 'Near Bins' Fly Tipping
Tackling 'Near Bins' Fly Tipping. We would like to remind residents that the depositing of household waste near or on a litter or recycling bin is fly tipping. The bin been full is not an excuse to leave your rubbish/ recycling near a bin. If you find the bin full, please report it to the relevant authority, see below, and then take your recycling or litter home with you or find another recycling station or litter bin.
30th June 2022 - Building Safety Act 2022 Leaseholder Protections
Building Safety Act 2022 leaseholder protections. The leaseholder protections in the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force on 28 June. This means qualifying leaseholders in England can no longer be charged for cladding remediation, and there are legal protections in place for non-cladding costs.
21st June 2022 - Happy First Birthday Thatcham Community Larder
Happy First Birthday Thatcham Community Larder. This week see’s the first birthday of Thatcham Community Larder which was launched on Wednesday 23rd June 2021. The larder now has over 80 members and also offers free school uniforms, sanitary products and a free toy and book exchange.
21st June 2022 - We're looking for help in stopping young people start smoking or vaping
We're looking for help in stopping young people start smoking or vaping. Are you involved in a youth sports club? Would you like to help us stop young people taking up smoking or vaping? The Public Protection Partnership are working with Public Health and the Football Association on a smokefree sidelines initiative.
17th June 2022 - Is the Ice Cream Van Your Buying From Licensed?
Is the Ice Cream Van Your Buying From Licensed? We all love an ice cream in the hot weather. But is the trader you're buying from licensed? Are they adhering to strict food hygiene and allergens standards?
16th June 2022 - Clean Air Day - How Bumper Stickers Remind Motorists to Switch off Their Engines near Schools
Clean Air Day - How Bumper Stickers Remind Motorists to Switch off Their Engines near Schools
16th June 2022 - Top Tips for Keeping Pets Cool in Hot Weather
Top Tips for Keeping Pets Cool in Hot Weather. Never leave animals in conservatories, hot cars, outhouses or caravans. Find access to shade and water. You can add ice cubes to water bowl. Also use a damp towel for them to lie on. Use a pet safe sun cream on exposed parts of skin. Avoid walks during hottest part of the day.
13th June 2022 - Be Scam Aware - Don’t let scammers steal your money
Be Scam Aware - Don’t let scammers steal your money. Citizens Advice West Berkshire (CAWB) and West Berkshire Council’s Public Protection Partnership have launched their annual Scams Awareness campaign to encourage people to report scams, share their experiences and look out for others.
9th June 2022 - Independent Review Published to Help Achieve Smokefree Target by 2030
Independent review published to help achieve smokefree target by 2030. New independent review into tobacco control led by Dr Javed Khan OBE has been published. Review recommends 15 interventions to give the government the best chance of meeting its national target to be smokefree by 2030. Findings will be carefully considered as part of wider plans to improve health of the nation and reduce inequalities through the Health Disparities White Paper
8th June 2022 - Dog Safety Code
Dog Safety Code. Leading animal welfare organisations have teamed up to produce a shareable infographic to encourage safe interactions with dogs.