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Drivers fined for overloaded vehicle and breach of weight restrictions. The Public Protection Partnership (PPP) enforces weight restriction orders made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as well as the goods vehicles overloading offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988.

Water safety report. The National Water Safety Forum has published its 2022 national drowning fatality report. There were 226 accidental fatalities in the UK in 2022 and almost half were during June, July and August. Inland waters, such as rivers, canals, lakes, reservoirs and quarries, continue to be the leading locations for accidental drowning, with 60 per cent of deaths. Males continue to be over-represented, with 83 per cent of accidental fatalities.

Permits for Dry Cleaners and the role of Public Protection Partnership. The Public Protection Partnership covers many day to day elements of our lives that we’re most likely not even aware of. There are the highly visible aspects of our role, such as dealing with food hygiene in food outlets and prosecuting rogue traders and highlighting current scams. But are you aware of the checks we might be making on your local dry cleaners?

Scam Awareness Week 22nd May - 28th May. Citizens Advice runs the Scams Awareness campaign in close collaboration with the Consumer Protection Partnership. The campaign brings together key partners in the consumer landscape to identify, prioritise and coordinate collective action to tackle detriment.

How to tackle rising instances of 'Vaping' among young people. Vaping has become a growing trend among young people in the UK, with more and more teenagers trying it out every day. Although vaping is often promoted as a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes, the potential risks and negative consequences of underage vaping cannot be overlooked.

Reminder to make sure your dog is microchipped and has a tag on their collar. As Spring seems to have sprung and we've got some nicer weather at last it might be the time of year when we're thinking of going out and about for some longer walks with our dogs. As a dog owner, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of your pet I'm sure if a top priority.

Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions - Offences under section 5 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The Public Protection Partnership (PPP) enforces weight restriction orders made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Thames Valley Police warn residents to be vigilant so as not to become victim to distraction thieves. Although many criminals now use 'on-line' or 'telephone' scams, some offenders still use older personal scams in order to steal others property.

Animal Wardens Remind Dog Owners of Dangers of Chocolate Ahead of Easter. Easter weekend is nearly here and our Animal Wardens would like to remind dog owners about the dangers of chocolate for their pets. Chocolate is toxic for dogs, as it contains a chemical called theobromine which can have lethal consequences for our pets and any amount is potentially harmful to your dog.

Check for Unlicensed Ice Cream Traders. Hopefully the sunnier weather will be here soon. And nothing goes better in the sunshine than an impromptu ice cream. As we head into the bank holiday weekend, and hopefully some sunny weather, we’d like to remind residents that we’re aware of some unlicensed ice cream vans operating in our area. They are operating without street trading consent, and worryingly we cannot be sure they are operating with the relevant food hygiene standards in place.