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Package of measures introduced to improve air quality. Series of actions have been announced to improve air quality introduced under the Environment Act

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.