Slough landlord fined for housing failures
A landlord must pay £24,000 for failing to comply with an Improvement Notice issued to him.
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Report seeks Cabinet approval to re-commission voluntary and community sector services
A report going to Cabinet on 21 November is seeking approval to re-commission two services for the delivery of a voluntary and community sector support service and an advice and information service, to replace existing provision when current contracts expire in June 2023.
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Suspension of e-scooter trial
The trial of e-scooters that has run since June 2020 across Slough is coming to an end on 30 November.
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Sustainable Warmth scheme to help fund energy-saving improvements
The Sustainable Warmth scheme aims to upgrade energy inefficient homes of low-income households, helping people to save money on their energy bills whilst also reducing carbon emissions.
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Household Support Fund applications open
The Household Support Fund (HSF) grant has been extended again to support those most in need.
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Council accepts findings of Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman public interest report
Slough Borough Council has apologised and made a payment of £3,550 to a resident for failing to provide a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) in a timely manner, to enable a chair lift to be installed at her property. This failure meant the resident was unable to access the first floor of her property independently for more than a year.
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School Street launch - Holy Family Catholic School
A road leading to a school which suffers from huge congestion issues will be almost car free at the beginning and end of each day from 1 November.
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House of Commons visit for Slough representative
A member of Slough’s Youth Parliament has been invited to the House of Commons to take part in a national discussion on important issues for young people.
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Garden waste registration scheme delayed
Due to supply chain problems in issuing registration stickers for the new garden waste collection scheme, Slough Borough Council has delayed the start date until 28 November 2022.
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Tip charges from 1 November
From Tuesday 1 November, residents tipping waste from DIY and building work will be required to pay a fee at the Chalvey Household Waste and Recycling Centre.
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Council welcomes new chief executive
Slough Borough Council has announced Stephen Brown as their new chief executive today (Wednesday 26 October 2022).