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Bracknell Forest and West Berkshire Renew Commitment to the Public Protection Partnership. In March 2021 Wokingham Borough Council decided to leave the shared service of The Public Protection Partnership (PPP). The past twelve months has seen a significant level of cooperation between all the parties to achieve the successful disaggregation of the service. And as of today, 1st April 2022, Wokingham Borough Council are no longer part of the shared Public Protection Partnership which started in 2017.

Two sentenced after pleading guilty to money laundering in £500K timeshare fraud. Anthony Lea (66) of West End Road, St Helens and Ian Hollis (60) of Calahonda, Mijas Costa, Spain were today sentenced to 3 years and 18 months respectively at Reading Crown Court after pleading guilty to money laundering offences for their part in a large and complex fraud concerning the re-sale of timeshares in 2011.

Father and Son Rogue Traders Convicted. A father and son trading as Greenwood Tree Services were convicted at Reading Crown Court on Friday 18th March 2022.   Jimmy Cole Senior age 56 and Jimmy Cole Junior age 33 of Penny Hill Caravan Site, Minley Road, Blackwater, Camberley, GU17 9LT, both admitted Fraud and offences under Consumer Regulations.

Former Wokingham Resident Convicted of Selling Puppies Unlicensed. A former Wokingham resident was ordered to pay full compensation to three consumers who had purchased Cockapoo puppies from him in May 2021. Mr Tommy Ben Smith age 31 of Coldharbour Lane, Aylesford was convicted at Reading Magistrates Court on Friday 18th March 2022 of selling the dogs without a licence to do so.

PPP Raising Awareness of Illegal Money Lenders with 'Loan Sharks' Poster. We were delighted to present Sienna, age 7, from The Willows School Greenham with an art kit following her winning entry for our 'Loan Sharks Awareness' poster. Congratulations Sienna and to all the other fabulous entrants.

The risks posed by button and coin batteries. Button and coin batteries can pose a severe health risk, particularly to children and pets, if inserted, swallowed or ingested. Although a child may not choke if they swallow a button or coin battery, the batteries can do serious internal damage. While any coin or button battery can pose a serious risk, coin batteries pose the most risk due to their larger size, which is typically greater or equal to 16mm in diameter. These batteries can react with saliva if lodged in the throat to create caustic soda, a chemical often used to unblock drains. This chemical reaction can burn and lead to internal bleeding, and possibly death. If a battery gets into the stomach, it can cause significant tissue damage.

Looking to support the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine? Then make sure to donate wisely. The crisis in Ukraine has brought out a lot of courage, compassion and dedication from so many people, but it is very regrettable that some will use the current situation to their own advantage, seeking to exploit individuals and businesses. Times of crisis can bring out the best in people, but scammers and fraudsters might see it as an opportunity.

Sainsbury’s fined £1,000,000 for accident involving serious facial injuries. Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Limited was fined £1,000,000 on 2nd March 2022 after a member of public collided with black and white baler twine whilst riding her mobility scooter at its Newbury store at Hectors Way in June 2020.

Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions in West Berkshire

Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions in West Berkshire