11th September 2023 - Water Safety Partnership News Update
QR codes on life buoy cases to pinpoint location in a water emergency across Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. The Royal Borough’s Community Wardens are launching a new water safety initiative that could save precious minutes for emergency responders if someone gets into trouble in open water.
23rd August 2023 - Walking your dog on Public Rights of Ways?
Walking your dog on Public Rights of Ways? As dog owners know, there is something special about exploring rights of way with our four-legged friends. When walking on Public Rights of Way, it is really important to remember that by law, your dog must be under your close control and on the line of the path.
23rd August 2023 - How to report dead wild birds
How to report dead wild birds. Use this service to report dead wild birds. Your report will help us understand how diseases are spreading.
11th August 2023 - Fraudulent builder sentenced to four years and three months immediate custodial sentence
Fraudulent builder sentenced to four years and three months immediate custodial sentence. A fraudulent builder from Swindon who left work unfinished after pressuring victims to pay more than the agreed price has been sentenced at Reading Crown Court today (11 August 2023).
11th August 2023 - Overladen Vehicle Checks Discover One Vehicle 105% Over The Weight Limit
Overladen Vehicle Checks Discover One Vehicle 105% Over The Weight Limit. Our Trading Standards officers undertook a routine patrol with Thames Valley Police last month to check for overweight vehicles. Potential overloaded goods vehicles were identified, stopped, and directed to a weighbridge.
11th August 2023 - ‘Not suitable for under-4s’: New industry guidance issued on glycerol in slush-ice drinks
‘Not suitable for under-4s’: New industry guidance issued on glycerol in slush-ice drinks. The FSA (Food Standards Agency) has issued new voluntary industry guidance on glycerol in slush-ice drinks, advising that they should not be sold to children four years of age and under.
9th August 2023 - Trading Standards Officers test traders on checking age for U18’s ‘Botox’ & fillers enquiries.
Trading Standards Officers test traders on checking age for U18’s ‘Botox’ & fillers enquiries. Last month our Trading Standards officers have been calling round establishments which offer botulinum toxin or dermal fillers and testing to see if they enquire as to the age of the prospective client.
28th July 2023 - People with Assistance Dogs should have fullest possible access to goods & services
People with Assistance Dogs should have fullest possible access to goods & services. The government is committed to ensuring that people with assistance dogs have the fullest possible access to goods and services. Assistance dogs are trained to help people with visual and hearing impairments, epilepsy, diabetes, physical mobility problems and more.
27th July 2023 - Product Safety Recall - Glen Dimplex Home Appliance Ltd manufactured Belling, Stoves and New Word Gas Range Cookers with Gas Grill (110, 100 and 90 models) (2205-0240).
Product Safety Recall - Glen Dimplex Home Appliance Ltd manufactured Belling, Stoves and New Word Gas Range Cookers with Gas Grill (110, 100 and 90 models) (2205-0240).
21st July 2023 - Bracknell Stores Tested for Underage Vape Sales
Bracknell Stores Tested for Underage Vape Sales. Earlier this month our Trading Standards officers conducted under age sales testing for disposable vape sales in Bracknell Forest.
