22nd March 2023 - Thames Valley Police Encourage use of Street Safe Web Page
Thames Valley Police Encourage use of Street Safe Web Page. As part of the partnership with Thames Valley Police and their work to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls, we are encouraging people to make use of the StreetSafe web page
21st March 2023 - Big screens to go up across the country to show Coronation
Big screens to go up across the country to show Coronation. Last week, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that more than 30 UK locations will host big screens to show the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort.
21st March 2023 - Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions - Offences under section 5 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions - Offences under section 5 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
17th March 2023 - Consultation: Licensing Act 2003: regulatory easements
Consultation: Licensing Act 2003: regulatory easements. The Home Office is currently asking for views about proposed changes to the Licensing Act 2003.
14th March 2023 - Microchipping for cats becomes compulsory
Microchipping for cats becomes compulsory. The government has yesterday (13 March) laid new legislation in Parliament to introduce compulsory microchipping for all owned cats.
10th March 2023 - Public encouraged to add Coronation events to digital map
Public encouraged to add Coronation events to digital map. Members of the public and community organisations across the UK have been invited by the government to share how they will celebrate the Coronation on a digital map launched on 4 March.
8th March 2023 - Shop smart and stay safe campaign launched this week
Shop smart and stay safe campaign launched this week. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), working with its partners Netmums and the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), launched their social media campaign this week (7 March) to encourage people to ensure they are buying safe products from reliable sources.
28th February 2023 - Alabama Rot
Alabama Rot. We have been made aware of two potential cases (we have been unable to confirm these cases) of Alabama Rot in the Lambourn area. The number of confirmed cases reported across the the UK in any one year is extremely low. Thousands of dogs are walked in the countryside every day, and it's important to remember that only a very small number of dogs are ever affected.
23rd February 2023 - Noise Complaint from Bird Scarer
Noise Complaint from Bird Scarer. A noise complaint was recently received about a noisy bird scarer in West Berkshire which one of our officers went out to investigate.
22nd February 2023 - Continue to be wary of Loft Insulation Scams
Continue to be wary of Loft Insulation Scams. Many people are looking for ways to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, given current energy prices. Unfortunately, rogue installers are taking advantage of this situation. Making doorstep and cold calls and pressuring people into agreeing to work which is overpriced and unsuitable for their property.
