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Our Licensing Officers, working alongside West Berkshire Councils Environment Delivery Team and the Energy Saving Trust took part in a trial of ultra-low emission vehicles last week with the local taxi trade.

Trading Standards seize suspected illegal tobacco from West Berkshire Shop. A specially trained search dog assisted officers from the Public Protection Partnership to inspect premises across West Berkshire, Wokingham and Bracknell for illegal tobacco last week.

Don't Fall for Black Friday Scams. As Black Friday is fast approaching and shoppers are on the look out for a bargain make sure you're not getting more than you bargained for.  See our top ten tips below on how to protect yourself from scams this Black Friday shopping period.

Scam Alert - Watch out for this fake text scam coming from your 'son or daughter'. A number of residents have reported receiving texts from their son /daughter claiming to have lost their phone and they need money quickly to replace it. They say they are using a friend’s phone to contact the parent.

Award Winning Animal Warden Team Scoops RSPCA Golden Paw Print Yet Again. The Public Protection Partnership is delighted to announce that our animal warden team has yet again been awarded a gold award for our stray dog provision from the RSPCA.

Bird flu - Latest situation: Avian influenza prevention zone declared across Great Britain. Poultry keepers must take action now to protect their flocks from bird flu this winter.

Nervous Dog Fireworks Poster. Do you have a nervous dog or other pet who is terrified of fireworks? Display this poster to encourage your neighbours to let you know if they're letting off fireworks this weekend.

Natasha’s Law – how does it apply to my food business? Are you responsible for supplying food? Do you prepare food and put it into packaging before a customer visits and orders? In this case you may be selling prepacked for direct sale food and if so this new law could apply to you.

Reading Community Alcohol Partnership – Retailer Conference. As part of Alcohol Awareness week, the Community Alcohol Partnership would like to invite you to attend a FREE Licensed Retailer Event via TEAMS on the 17th November 2021 between 10 am and midday.

Remember, remember the 5th November and these fireworks rules to make it safe to December…As the nights are drawing in and we enter ‘firework’ season with Bonfire night and Diwali nearly upon us, PPP are reminding residents and shopkeepers of some safety tips and restrictions regarding the coming ‘sparkling’ season.