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Animal Activity Licensing FAQ’s – COVID 19. Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020. This guidance has been updated to reflect the latest amendments to Government advice on Covid 19 to balance public health protection requirements and the need for businesses to keep working.  The position may change regularly as decisions are taken about Covid 19 related restrictions. At all times, consideration MUST be given to the most up to date Government advice on keeping animals, public health, social distancing and business closures. Always check relevant websites for updates.

Gambling Act 2005 Licensed Premises FAQ’s – COVID 19. The Health Protection (Coronavirus) Restrictions (England) (Amendment) (No.4) Regulations 2020. The regulations published on Friday 12th June 2020 have allowed betting shops to open Monday 15th June 2020. It is anticipated that arcades will now reopen with bingo halls and casinos in July, with the Government target date of 4th July. The Commission has published a number of frequently asked questions covering its expectations from operators.  These FAQs are aimed at helping land-based operators manage compliance with Government guidance on reopening.

COVID-19 Business Toolkit. Updated April 2021. Use this toolkit to help guide you through the main considerations for restarting your business safely. This Covid-19 Toolkit provides useful documents such as a risk assessment template and action plan, business checklists and useful guides to help you.

Heartless scammers target residents during coronavirus lockdown. Citizens Advice West Berkshire (CAWB) and the Public Protection Partnership, Trading Standards Service (PPP) are working together during Scams Awareness Fortnight (15 - 28 June) to warn residents to be on their guard against scams during the coronavirus lockdown. They are on hand to help people spot a scam and to give advice on how to report it.

Summary of support from PPP for businesses looking to re-open soon: As many cafes, restaurants, hairdressers and pubs look to re-open this weekend, or shortly after, we wanted to remind you of the support available from PPP

Latest Scam Warnings: Malcolm Phillips, the PPP Fraud Victim Support Officer updates us on the latest scams circulating. Talk to any vulnerable groups / individuals you know who may not have access on-line updates.

So what can you and can't you do on or after 4th July? Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: <br />Answers many questions people have with regards to gatherings, public spaces, and activities. The link includes the answers to the following questions:

Trader sentenced to 66 weeks custody. Ruben William Reed, a Director of Warm Roof Group Ltd, Warm Systems Group Ltd and FDG Associates Ltd, at the relevant time of the offences with which he was charged, was sentenced at Reading Crown Court on 26th June 2020, after pleading guilty at Reading Crown Court on the 20th August 2019 to six offences between February to November 2018.

Support Test & Trace. Visited any pubs, bars & cafes? <br />Gone along for a haircut, treatment or to an event. Did they collect your contact details for test & trace? It's vital for test and trace purposes that when you visit certain premises such as bars, pubs, cafes (sitting inside or outside, eating or just for drinks) barbers, hairdressers and other venues that you are asked for your contact details. This information will support the NHS Test & Trace process in the event of an outbreak linked to the premise or event.

Advice from PPP Animal Warden Team on Barking Dogs.