Safer Langley: Clear, Hold, Build wins Laycock Award - Slough
A release issued by Thames Valley Police on the Safer Langley initiative.
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Slough Borough Council votes to welcome care experience protected characteristic
Councillors have unanimously voted to make care experience a protected characteristic.
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Resident Engagement survey and drop-ins
The council's housing team is currently working on developing its Housing Resident Engagement Strategy and they need residents' views to shape their approach.
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DfE direction for SEND accepted
Slough Borough Council and its partners in the provision of services to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), have fully accepted a statutory direction from the DfE.
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Taxi drivers caught out on surprise inspection
A high number of the taxi drivers stopped during a random inspection were found to be failing in their responsibilities.
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Debt and welfare support service
There is a debt and welfare team within the council who provide advice and support to Slough residents.
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Council’s travel plans get pupils moving!
The council’s BetterBy team is working with schools to increase the number of children who walk, cycle or scoot to school, and decrease the parents who drive their children all the way to school gate.
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Underage sales of fruity vapes lands shop in trouble
Teenage volunteers visited shops during a test purchase operation and were sold items they were too young for on two occasions.
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Landlord prosecuted for having unlicensed properties
A landlord who did not hold licences for her six properties, has ended up with a criminal conviction and a hefty fine.
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Library review at Cabinet
An update on how the library service has been working since the revised operating model, will be going to Cabinet on 17 July.
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Water safety
With the schools soon breaking up for summer, and the promise of warmer weather, now is the time to talk to your kids and teenagers about water safety.