18th January 2022 - Thatcham Community Larder – Reducing Food Waste Six Months on from Launch
Thatcham Community Larder – Reducing Food Waste Six Months on from Launch. Stretching the weekly shopping budget or aiming to reduce landfill are just two of the reasons why members are joining Thatcham Community Larder, now into its sixth month. The larder, launched in June 2021, is growing week by week and has now reached over 66 members.
5th January 2022 - Thinking about giving dry January a go?
Thinking about giving dry January a go? So the festive season has ended and the New Year has begun. So why not try taking part in dry January? Dry January is the UK's one-month alcohol-free challenge. It isn’t about giving anything up. It’s about getting something back.
22nd December 2021 - COVID-19 Omicron PCR test scam warning
COVID-19 Omicron PCR test scam warning. This scam is continuing to circulate as the Omicron variant continues to make headline news. We are aware of a fake messages circulating in regards to applying for COVID-19 Omicron variant PCR tests. This scam encourages people to order a specific PCR test for Omicron using a non-official website.
21st December 2021 - How to keep your pet safe this Christmas
How to keep your pet safe this Christmas. Our animal warden team have developed this list to help keep your pets safe over the Christmas holidays
17th December 2021 - 12 Scams of Christmas..
12 Scams of Christmas... Don't let the fraudsters steal your Christmas. Remember to be scam aware this Christmas. Our Trading Standards team has 12 scams for you to watch out for this Christmas.
9th December 2021 - Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions
Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions - Offences under section 5 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
9th December 2021 - Taxi and Private Hire Drivers Beware - Increase in Catalytic Converters Thefts
Taxi and Private Hire Drivers Beware - Increase in Catalytic Converters Thefts. Thames Valley Police are seeing an increase in reported thefts of catalytic converters. To reduce the risk of your catalytic converter being targeted by thieves, please consider the following crime prevention steps.
8th December 2021 - Drink Spiking Awareness Campaign Posters
Drink Spiking Awareness Campaign Posters. A full set of posters for venues to use in the anti drinks spiking campaign with Public Protection Partnership and Thames Valley Police.
8th December 2021 - Drink Spiking Awareness Campaign
Drinks Spiking Awareness Campaign. The Public Protection Partnership and Thames Valley Police are launching a campaign on Thursday 9th December to raise awareness with the public, and support local venues tackle the issue of drinks spiking. Whilst spiking incidents aren't common there is a national increase in the number of people reporting cases.
30th November 2021 - Rules on face coverings have been updated in England
Rules on face coverings have been updated in England. The public and staff in public facing areas will be required to wear face coverings in various settings from 4am on 30 November 2021.