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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.

Reminder to check for waste carriers licenced operators. Thinking about having a spring clean? Tidying up the garden or the garage? It's a great time of year to have a sort out and head into the summer with a tidy house and garden. But you must make sure that any waste generated is disposed of correctly. Be wary of cheap offers via social media.

Reminder to dog owners. As dog lovers and owners our animal warden team are only too aware of the joys of letting your dog run free and play with other dogs. However it is necessary to remind dog owners that there are many dogs who do not like to be approached.

Home Office Workshops- Martyn’s Law. The Home Office are inviting all owners, operators, and those with responsibility for public premises to apply for one of a series of workshops around the UK covering Martyn’s Law.

Have you witnessed littering or fly-tipping? Seen litter thrown from vehicles? Often, drivers think they can litter whilst driving through without consequence, e.g takeaway wrappers, cans, cigarette butts.

PPP Officers will be at Hungerford Town Meeting

Big Help Out launch – Baroness Scott calls communities to get involved. The Big Help Out app was launched earlier this week (20 March). The Big Help Out, which will take place on the bank holiday of the Coronation (8 May), is a voluntary initiative which aims to raise awareness of volunteering and provide opportunities for people to offer support in their communities. The app seeks to provide a quick, clear and easy way for individuals to find and select suitable opportunities.