PRE-BUDGET REPORT ANNOUNCED
The 2006 Pre-Budget Report, 'Investing in Britain's potential:
Building our long-term future', was published on 6 December 2006,
see http://hmtreasury.gov.uk/pre_budget_report/prebud_pbr06/prebud_
pbr06_index.cfm for links to full report and summary.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY CENTRAL TO GOVERNMENT
ECONOMIC POLICY
“The comprehensive package of environmental measures contained in
the Budget demonstrated that the environment is now at the centre of
Government economic policy," stated the Irish Minister for the Environment,
Heritage and Local Government, on 6 December 2006. The Minister was
commenting on Budget 2007, see http://www.environ.ie/doei/doeihome.nsf/0/D16CFE6CF0811A8E80257
23E0037282B for details.
A STRONGER VOICE FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) have published a public
consultation document seeking views on merging HSC and Health and
Safety Executive (HSE) into a single health and safety authority. See http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2006/c06029.htm for details and download
the consultation from http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd210.htm
Closing date is 5 March 2007.
THE DECEMBER EDITION OF THE HSE’S LOCAL AUTHORITY UNIT
NEWS
See http://www.hse.gov.uk/lau/pdfs/launews1206.pdf for the latest
newsletter from HSE for local authorities.
BARKER REVIEW OF LAND USE PLANNING: FINAL REPORT -
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Government announced in the 2005 Pre-Budget Report that Kate
Barker has been asked to lead an independent review of land use
planning, focusing on the link between planning and economic growth.
The final report for the review was published on 5 December 2006 and
is available at the following link http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.
asp?id=1504875
CHANGES TO PLANNING OBLIGATION: A PLANNING-GAIN
SUPPLEMENT CONSULTATION
DCLG have issued a consultation for Government's proposals for a
new system of planning obligations in England. Building on the
previous proposals published in December 2005 as part of the
Government's proposals for a 'Planning-gain Supplement', it seeks
views on more detailed aspects of the scope of the new system. For
details see http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1504924
NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR INNOVATIVE PACKAGING
PROJECTS
Forward-thinking schemes to reduce household packaging waste could
benefit from vital financial assistance, thanks to a new announcement
from WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme). For details see http://www.wrap.org.uk/wrap_corporate/news/new_funding.html
OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRACTORS TO JOIN WRAP’S CONSTRUCTION
SUPPOORT FRAMEWORK
WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) has announced an open
tender, inviting contractors to submit applications to become part of its
Construction Support Framework. Consultants will be required to advise
WRAP directly and to assist construction businesses in improving their
materials resource efficiency using outputs available from WRAP’s Construction Programme. See http://www.wrap.org.uk/wrap_corporate/news/opportunity_
for.html for details.
MORE EFFICIENCY TARGETS NOT THE ANSWER TO HELP GOVERNMENT
BALANCE BOOKS
Lord Sandy Bruce-Lockhart, chairman of the Local Government Association
commented on the Chancellor's announcement in his pre-budget report
that local government must meet a three per cent cashable efficiency
savings target. For the full comments see http://www.lga.gov.uk/PressRelease.
asp?lSection=0&id=SX900C-A783E710
CBI WELCOMES BARKER REVIEW OF PLANNING SYSTEM
John Cridland, CBI Deputy Director-General, commenting on the publication
of Kate Barker's review of the planning system.
http://www.cbi.org.uk/ndbs/press.nsf/0363c1f07c6ca12a8025671c00381cc7/
64414be71ed0b1cb8025723b004f0bd5?OpenDocument
DAVID MILLIBAND WELCOMES PRE-BUDGET REPORT ON ENVIRONMENT MEASURES
The Chancellor announced a package of environmental measures to tackle
climate change as part of his Pre-Budget Report. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2006/061206a.htm for D Milliband’ comments.
CBI RESPONSE TO PRE-BUDGET REPORT
Responding to the Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report Richard Lambert, CBI Director-General, said: "This Pre-Budget Report, except in one important aspect, recognises
the need to address the challenges posed by globalisation. The new emphasis on training, skills, planning, transport and intellectual property are all welcome and
could make a real difference to the UK's future competitiveness if delivered fully,
quickly and intelligently”. See http://www.cbi.org.uk/ndbs/press.nsf/0363c1f07c6ca12a8025671c00381cc7/70e
2f574a9270b8a8025723a004e3f34?OpenDocument
CIWM TRAINING COURSE DEVELOPMENT
Expressions of interests are being sought for development and delivery of the
following courses, Leachate Monitoring; Geology, Hydrology, Hydrogeology and
landfill; Waste Carriers; and Street Scene. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/203
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR JUNIOR VICE-PRESIDENT 2007/8
Nomination from corporate CIWM members for the 2007/09 Junior Vice
President position (CIWM president for 2009/10). Nominations are due by the
31st December and candidates must be CIWM fellows proposed and seconded by
CIWM general or centre councillors. For full details of the application process
contact Mark Gibson on 01604 620426 or mark.gibson@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM AWARDS
Entries are now being accepted for the CIWM 2007 Awards. For more details
please see www.ciwm.co.uk/awards or contact rachel.ham@ciwm.co.uk.
CALL FOR PAPERS – ISWA NATIONAL CONGRESS
From 24 to 27 September 2007 the annual congress of the International Solid
Waste Association (ISWA) takes place in Amsterdam. For details visit the website www.iswa2007.org, this gives details of submission guidelines.
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE – NGG SITE VISIT
Wednesday 13 December 2006 at LondonWaste EcoPark, Energy, Compost
& Clinical Treatment Centres. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958018 or contact Sarah Jane Widdowson,
Event Co-ordinator on 07834 496079 sarahjane.widdowson@hyderconsulting.
com
WELSH CENTRE
Site visit – Pyrolysis/Gasification plant – 24 January 2007 - Bristol
See www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958017 for the programme and to book
or contact celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk for more details
CIWM CENTRE CHRISTMAS EVENTS
SCOTLAND CENTRE CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Friday 15 December 2006 at Hamish Wood Building, Glasgow Caledonian
University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow. For further details contact
andrew.dickson@ciwm.co.uk Tel: 0141 331 8412. www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/160
MIDLANDS CENTRE CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Friday 15 December 2006 at the Britannia Hotel, New Street, Birmingham.
For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/133 or e-mail kate.burditt@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM EVENTS
GETTING YOUR MESSAGE ACROSS – SEMINAR
Monday 22 January 2007 at Hamilton House, London. For further details see www.ciwm.co.uk/listings or email the events department on events@ciwm.co.uk.
Tel. 01604 620426.
CIWM APPROVED EVENTS
For external events Approved by CIWM for CPD or SET purposes see: www.ciwm.co.uk/accredited_events
ISWA EVENTS
Link to ISWA’s events page www.iswa.org/index.php?option=com_conference&Itemid=176
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
12 Dec ~ Contract Essentials (Cardiff)
19 Dec ~ Underpinning Knowledge: Implications of Waste Legislation
17 Jan ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations
18 Jan ~ Packaging Waste Regulations
31 Jan – 1 Feb ~ The Management of Refuse Collection and Kerbside Recycling
** All of the above courses are held in Northampton unless stated.**
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.
WASTES AWARENESS CERTIFICATE
Courses are run throughout the year, across the country. For course details and for a list of Registered Centres please visit our website www.wasteawareness.org or contact the Training Services Department on 01604 620426.
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