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GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES REVIEW OF GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY POWERS
The ODPM has issed a consultation setting out the Government’s options and proposals for granting additional powers and responsibilities to the Greater London Authority (GLA). Proposed changes to the structure and responsibilities of waste management and planning include the Mayor’s proposal to establish a single waste authority for London.
To view the full consultation see: http://www.odpm.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1161897
ROHS GUIDANCE
The DTI has now published its final version of the non-statutory guidance to accompany the Restriction of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (RoHS). The guide is intended to assist those placing electrical and electronic equipment on the UK market by helping them to understand the Regulations.
See: http://www.dti.gov.uk/sustainability/weee/RoHS_Guidance_November05_Final.pdf
INITIAL REGULATORY SIMPLIFICATION PLAN
DEFRA has released plans to simplify regulations by identifying ways of cutting bureaucracy and inviting suggestions to streamline the Department's regulations. Amongst the suggestions for simplifying regulations is the integration of the permitting regimes for Waste and Pollution and Prevention Control to reduce burdens on industry. The package of measures is expected to save businesses £86 million each year.
See: http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/regulat/pdf/lifting-burden.pdf
UK SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INDICTAORS IN YOUR POCKET 2005
DEFRA has published its latest edition of Sustainable Development Indictors in your Pocket. The publication contains over 50 statistics covering environmental issues such as global atmosphere, air and water quality, noise pollution, along with waste and recycling. Each indicator has a “traffic light” assessment to ascertain whether recent progress has been made.
See: http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/performance/documents/sdiyp2005_a6.pdf
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR JUNIOR VICE-PRESIDENT 2006/7
Corporate Members of the Institution are reminded that Nominations are due by the 31st December for the position Junior Vice-President of the Institution for 2006/7.
Candidates for the office of Junior Vice-President must be Fellows of the Institution. Nominations are required in writing, and must be proposed and seconded by any two General Councillors or Centre Councillors. The Nomination Form must be signed by the Nominee, and must be accompanied by a personal statement of not more than 250 words, giving some biographical information on the nominee, their career and achievements, and the contribution that they will bring to the Institution in the position of President.
A standard form of nomination can be obtained from the Professional Services Manager, Mark Gibson, at CIWM Headquarters, and nominations must be received by the Chief Executive at the Institution’s Headquarters by no later than 12.00 noon on Friday 30 December 2005.
MEMBERSHIP OF INSTITUTION COMMITTEES
There are still two vacancies on both the Audit Committee and the Investment Panel for Members of Fellows of the Institution that are not General Councillors. These important committees have an oversight of the Institution’s financial affairs, and these two positions are to help provide an independent voice on each committee. Any Member of Fellow in good standing who is interested in either of these roles is invited to contact Mark Gibson, Professional Services Manager at Headquarters, Tel 01604 620426, for further information
NORTHERN IRELAND CENTRE – TOWARDS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ~ WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY CONSULTATION WORKSHOP
The CIWM Northern Ireland Centre in conjunction with the Department of Environment are holding 2 free workshops to debate the future of Northern Ireland’s waste strategy. The workshops will take place on Tuesday 6th December at The Ramada Hotel, Belfast & Wednesday 7th December 2005 at the Everglades Hotel, Londonderry. Visit the following web page for further details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/151 or email raymond.martin@ciwm.co.uk
NORTHERN IRELAND – SOCIETY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, INAUGURAL EVENT
The Inaugural SocEnv Event will take place on 13th December 2005 at University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/151 or email raymond.martin@ciwm.co.uk
WASTE 2006: SUSTAINABLE WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, STRATFORD UPON AVON, 12-14 SEPTEMBER 2006
The First Announcement and Call for Papers for the fourth biennial international conference is now available at www.waste2006.com Abstracts due by 31 January 2006
REGIONAL CENTRE CHRISTMAS MEETINGS
East Anglia
8th December 2005
The Angel Hotel, Bury St Edmunds
Contact Stewart Briggs on 01234 221703 sbriggs@bedford.gov.uk
South West
9th December at Somerset County Cricket Ground, Taunton
Contact Terry March on 0117 9778175 tmarch@tmcs.info
North West
9th December 2005
Liverpool Football Club, Liverpool
Contact Lawrence Conway on 01539 733333 l.conway@southlakeland.gov.uk
Midlands
9th December 2005
Think Tank, Birmingham
Contact Clair Thomas on 01604 620426 clair.thomas@ciwm.co.uk
Scotland
9th December 2005
Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow
Mary Harley on 0141 273 1416 m.f.harley@gcal.ac.uk
CIWM SEMINARS
PAS 100 EXCLUDED COMPOST WORKSHOP
Friday 6th January 2006 ~ Reading
EXPLODING THE EUROMYTHS
12th January 2006 ~ London
THE WEEE REGULATIONS – BE PREPARED!
24th January 2006 ~ London
PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES FROM EUROPE?
7th February 2006 ~ London (re-run of 31st October sold out event)
CIWM WASTE STRATEGY CONFERENCE 2006
1st March 2006 ~ London
For further details on any of these events visit our website www.ciwm.co.uk/events, contact events@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
19 Jan 2006 ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations
24 Jan 2006 ~ Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology & Landfill
25 Jan 2006 ~ Leachate Monitoring
**FULL 2006 TRAINING PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE**
For further information on the above training courses or any of the courses within our Training Programme, please visit our web site on www.ciwm.co.uk. You can also email us at training@ciwm.co.uk or call the Training Services Department on 01604 620426.
WRAP'S ORGANIC TRAINING PROGRAMME
The second series of WRAP'S Landmark training courses is now well underway - places are still available for all of the following courses:-
Developing Organic Waste Management Strategies: Setting the Scene:
~ 24th January 2006, Midlands / 14th March 2006, South West
Successful Compost Marketing: Planning for Profit:
~ 8th February 2006, North
Improving Organic Waste Collection: Optimising Collection Schemes:
~ 7th March 2006, South East
Building Organic Waste Management Facilities: The Right Foundation:
~ 6th December 2005, South / 15th February 2006, Scotland
Improving Organic Waste Management Operations & Products:
~ 18th January 2006, Midlands / 22nd February 2006, North
Organic Waste Management for Planners & Regulators: The Complete Picture:
~ 28th February 2006, N Ireland
For further information on the courses and for a booking form please contact the CIWM training
department on 01604 620426 or book online at www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1484
