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Council apologises to motorists and urges them to claim refunds for incorrectly issued parking penalties
- A parking investigation has revealed errors with a small number of Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) in the borough
- The Council sincerely apologises for the errors and encourages drivers to claim reimbursement if they believe they received and paid a penalty charge notice relating to these specific areas
- Fresh consultation is due to take place to ensure enforceable TROs are in place in these areas
Taxi Driver Fined for Illegally Plying for Hire in Reading
- South Oxfordshire District Council licensed taxi driver was found guilty at Reading Magistrates Court in March
- He was ordered to pay over £1,000 in financial penalties and had six penalty points added to his driving licence
Reading taxi driver loses licence appeal following public safety concerns
- Reading Borough Council licensed taxi driver had his licence revoked in June 2021
- His appeal was denied and was ordered to pay legal costs of over £1,000 to the Council
Reading Borough Council Warning For Landlords With Record £66,000 Fine For Non-Compliance
- Successful prosecution brought by the Council results in its largest ever landlord fine
- Landlords warned to meet standards or face action to protect tenants