Slough Borough Council

Slough drivers flout road safety

Recent road safety checks carried out by Slough Borough Council and Thames Valley Police found more than 160 motorists putting their lives at risk by not wearing a seatbelt.

Art at the Centre takes shape

Slough’s new look High Street is starting to take shape, with the installation of three fantastic floorscapes as part of the council’s Art at the Centre £6million revitalisation project.

Scambusters the musical

Slough Borough Council’s trading standards will be putting on a special free show for residents on September 23 at the Langley Pavilion community and conference centre, about the perils of being scammed by rogue traders and false competitions.

£160K funding to enhance cycle route in Slough

Residents in Slough will soon be able to enjoy a fantastic new cycle path thanks to a successful funding bid for £160,000.

Advice on the increased risk of Listeriosis

Slough Borough Council’s food safety team have been sending out advice leaflets to businesses caterering for the elderly on a particular form of bacteria called Listeriosis.

Saturday computer workshops

Slough Borough Council’s main library will be hosting Saturday computer workshops for all the family from 20 September to 11 October.

Shop owner fined more than £8.7k for underage alcohol sale

Slough Borough Council’s trading standards team have successfully prosecuted a Slough shop owner for £8,730 after selling alcohol to a 15 year old boy during an undercover sting.

Benefit cheats of £28k given prison sentences

Slough Borough Council’s fraud investigation team successfully prosecuted a married couple this month after they cheated the benefits system out of £28,000.

Slough artists to showcase work

Slough Borough Council’s arts development team is inviting local artists and arts groups to get involved with their peers at a showcase entitled ‘This is my work, show me yours’.

Get up to speed with Speedwell

Slough Borough Council’s Speedwell Enterprise will be inviting customers and friends on Friday September 5 from 11am to 2pm to the workshop to celebrate its achievements and key successes.

Throw litter – get fined

Slough Borough Council has been taking a tough stance against littering in the borough and this will now include fining anyone throwing litter from vehicles.

GCSE results better than ever

Slough schools achieved better results than ever in GCSE level and equivalent exams this year.

Cutting underage knife sales

Trading standards saw fantastic results during a recent test purchasing exercise when ten retailers they visited refused to sell knives to underage teenagers.

Olympic Flag raised in Slough to celebrate handover day

The Mayor of Slough, Cllr Raja Zarait, raised the Olympic Handover Flag at Slough Town Hall yesterday (Sunday 24th August) to celebrate the moment when London became the official Olympic Games Host City.

Trading standards help sellers of under age products

Slough Borough Council’s trading standards have started an intensive programme aimed at reducing the amount of under age sales purchases in the borough.

Parents still putting children at risk

Slough Borough Council’s road safety and trading standards teams tested 64 child car seats during their free checks last week, but only 22 passed.

Residents turn out to get healthy for £1

Residents turned out in strength to Slough Borough Council’s ‘activities for £1’ open day at Langley Community Centre on Friday, August 15, 2008.

Making sure you buy safe products

Slough Borough Council’s trading standards team is giving advice to consumers on the safety of products they may buy and the consumer’s rights.

New legislation for doorstep traders

Slough Borough Council is informing residents about new cancellation rights when purchasing goods or services from doorstep traders and salespeople.

Funding boost for play in Slough

Children and young people will soon be able to enjoy brand new play facilities in Slough following a successful funding bid for £322k from the Big Lottery.

Chalvey summer fun day

The Chalvey learning and advice centre would like to invite residents to its summer fun day next week and show off the range of exciting courses it has to offer.

Private hire vehicle consultation

Slough Borough Council is asking residents for their opinions on the condition and age of minicabs in the borough.

Illegal private hire drivers prosecuted

Slough Borough Council’s licensing team has successfully prosecuted three unlicensed private hire drivers working illegally in Slough.

Drug advice workshops

Slough Borough Council has been working with local agencies to deliver information workshops to black and minority ethnic women affected by drug using family members.

Green bin collection days are changing

Green bin collection days are changing from September 1, 2008.

Flying the flag for recycling

Slough Borough Council is spreading the word about the new weekly recycling scheme in the town by flying lamppost banners on the Bath Road.

Family history sessions at Slough Library

Residents can delve into their very own story by tracing their family tree at Slough Library’s open day on Wednesday, August 13.

Family fun day at Arbour Vale School

Arbour Vale School will be hosting a fantastic family fun day for disabled children and their families on Thursday, August 21.

Are you proud to be Slough?

Slough residents have received a sneaky glimpse of a new campaign to improve perceptions of the town and encourage a sense of pride from residents and businesses.

Don’t leave valuables in your car

Slough Borough Council’s community safety team, along with a host of partners, conducted a day of car checking last week to make sure no valuables were on show.

Calling all Slough residents

Slough Borough Council is looking for residents born in the town on 14 September 1938, to help celebrate a momentous day.

Litter louts watch out

Slough Borough Council’s community wardens have spent July tackling anti-social behaviour, issuing 30 on the spot fines for littering, dog fouling and nuisance parking.