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Better protection for victims under pre-charge bail reforms. This week (25 October), Home Office Safeguarding Minister Mims Davis MP announced that victims of crimes such as domestic abuse and sexual assault will be better protected following arrests of perpetrators under new provisions collectively known as ‘Kay’s Law’.

West Berkshire Residents Receive Scam Insulation and Energy Calls. A Newbury resident received a call this week from a ‘Martin Clarkson’ claiming to be calling from Berkshire County Council. The call was an advisory call to check if resident qualified for new home insulation.

Ten Tips on 'How to Reduce Stress in Pets during Firework Season'. As we approach bonfire night and Diwali, and we’re less than 10 weeks away from New Year’s Eve, our Animal Warden team have developed ten tips on how to keep your pets calm and safe during the upcoming firework season.

Fireworks Nervous Dog 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 so that you can make preparations for your pet.

Help us catch the fly-tippers. Can you help us catch the fly-tippers who thought it was okay to dump this load on Nuptown Lane, Bracknell on Thursday 13th October? A second tip ,of the same material, also occurred in Cabbage Lane around the same time.

Be Safe This Halloween. Dressing up in garish, ghostly or gory costumes is a key part of many Halloween events. While this can be great fun, it should be remembered that Halloween costumes can be more flammable than normal clothing. This is particularly a problem if your celebrations involve candles or an open fire.

West Berkshire Council Supports Motion to Help Taxis Go Greener. At the recent Executive Committee Meeting on 22nd September 2022, West Berkshire Councillors agreed to support a motion which would see members of the taxi trade licensing electric/hybrid taxis and private hire vehicles being offered a remittance on their vehicle licence fee.

PPP Animal Warden Team Awarded RSPCA Golden Paw Print. 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.

Electric Blanket Testing. Make sure your electric blanket is safe to use this winter. We are pleased to say our Trading Standards team, in partnership with Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, are able to offer electric blanket testing at 4 different venues this year.

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms regulations. Following approval by the House of Commons and the House of Lords, as of 27 June, the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 are now law. The regulations came into force on 1 October and landlords must be compliant with the requirements set out in the Regulations from that date.