QUESTIONNAIRE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD! - CIWM HEALTH & SAFETY INITIATIVE
The Health and Safety Initiative will define the extent of the health and safety awareness and competence needed in the sector. It will establish what currently
exists, identify the gaps and recommend how they might be addressed in the future.
Last week, we launched the first phase of our survey programme. We have already received a range of interesting and valuable responses but would really value your support if you haven't already responded. To help you complete the questionnaire
more easily, it is now available for download please go to www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/14695.doc
FINAL REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT ON EXTENSION OF STREET LITTER CONTROL NOTICES
Defra have released the final regulatory impact assessment on the extension of street litter control notices. The publication provides information on the costs and benefits associated with the extension of Street Litter Control Notices to include additional business premises. To view the publication please see www.defra.gov.uk/environment/localenv/legislation/cnea/ia-litter-control.pdf
DCLG WORKING PAPER ON NEIGHBOURHOOD & STREETSCENE SERVICES
The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) have issued a working paper which sets out key findings in relation to neighbourhood and streetscene services in local government. The report highlights key challenges and opportunities in relation
to the development of streetscene service markets within local government, the implications of recent policy proposals, and potential ways forward in the streetscene sector in the wider context of local government markets. To view please see
http://www.communities.gov.uk/pub/589/Workingpaperonneighbourhoodand
streetsceneservices_id1510589.pdf
LAUNCH OF 2007 LOCAL AGENDA 21 ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP FUND
Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government announced, that total grant assistance is being made available for the 2007 Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund. This scheme has been very popular with local communities since it was first introduced in 1997. The Fund allows excellent opportunity for individuals and communities to acknowledge the stake they have in their local environment and to work together with their local authority to solve environmental problems and change behaviour in favour of the environment. See link:
www.environ.ie/en/Environment/LocalAgenda21/EnvironmentalPartnershipFund/News/
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NEW RESEARCH REVEALS GROWTH IN PLASTIC BOTTLE RECYCLING RATES
Research funded by Waste Recycling Action Programme (WRAP) has revealed that plastic bottle recycling continues to grow, with 92% of UK local authorities now offering recycling collection facilities for plastic bottles. The findings of the UK Plastic Bottle Recycling Survey 2007 indicate that a widespread shift towards kerbside collection has played a key role in increasing plastic bottle recycling rates. To view the report please go to www.wrap.org.uk/downloads/Wrap_ReportDisclaimerSmaller.17751c23.pdf
CLIMATE PROOFING RURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION POLICIES AND STRATEGIES IN WALES
The Environment Agency and Countryside Council for Wales have released a report on Climate proofing rural resource protection policies and strategies in Wales. The project assessed the capacity and resilience of six natural resource policies, strategies and plans to function in changed climates in 2020 and 2050. The report makes specific recommendations for each policy area. Please go to http://www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/14697.pdf
KAY TWITCHEN KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT CIWM PROFESSIONAL AWARDS EVENT
This year the highly regarded CIWM Professional Awards Ceremony has moved to JCB. This will be a wonderful FREE event showcasing the excellent work completed by CIWM members of all classes and ages, and a chance to hear what the 2007 winners have planned. JCB will be providing a site tour of their unique facilities in the morning which will be followed by a buffet lunch then conferral of the awards by Kay Twitchen OBE in the afternoon. Register online at http://www.ciwm.co.uk/awards
SCOTLANDS BETTER WASTE REGULATION CONSULATION
SEPA and the Scottish Executive this week have carried out a number of consultation workshops to engage directly with the stakeholders. There have been a low number of local authorities in attendance at these events, therefore we must urge our regulated sector to respond and have their say on the future direction of waste regulation. This consultation closes on the 22nd June, to view the consultation please see http://www.sepa.org.uk/consultation/current/bwr/index.htm
FLYCAPTURE ENFORCEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME
The FlyCapture Training Programme is a national training programme developed by Defra, the Environment Agency and the Welsh Assembly Government designed for
local authority enforcement staff and lawyers. The delivery of the programme is being co-ordinated by Encams and CIWM. For further details and dates please visit http://www.encams.org/training/flycapture
CIWM CENTRE EVENTS
MIDLANDS CENTRE MEMBERSHIP UPGRADE WORKSHOP
A free membership upgrade workshop will be held at Staffordshire University, Stoke on Trent on Monday 25th June 2007, time to be confirmed. The workshop is intended to give members more information on becoming a Chartered Waste Manager, the professional interview and what the process is really like from an upgrading member’s point of view. Further information and booking is available on http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958086 or contact clair.thomas@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH WEST CENTRE NGG SITE VISIT
To Bolton Thermal Recovery Facility on Thursday 28 June 2007. Click here for further details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/northwest/events or contact Lindsay Reed 07753 971611 lindsay.reed@mouchelparkman.com
NORTH EAST CENTRE NGG SITE VISIT
G W Butler Limited and the CIWM North East Centre invite you to visit the clinical waste treatment facility at Bradford on Thursday 28th June 2007. For further details please contact Mike Hibbert on +44 (0) 7921 386002 or click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958157
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES – NGG CAREER PROGRESSION EVENT
CIWM L&SC NGG Fourth Annual National Waste Management Career Progression Event - Friday 29th June 200 to be held at the City of London Offices. Further details will follow shortly.
NORTH WEST CENTRE OPEN MEETING
”What Role for Community & Social Enterprises in the North West” will take place on Friday 29th June 2007 at The Preston Hotel, Walton Summit Preston. For further details contact Claire Nicoll Tel: 0161 366 1611 claire.nicoll@ciwm.co.uk
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES NGG EVENT
Fourth Annual National NGG Waste Management Career Progression Event will take place on Friday 29th June 2007 at Walbrook Wharf, City of London Corporation. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/london/events or contact John Downer john.downer@jacobs.com Tel: 0118 9881569
EAST ANGLIA CENTRE – FOOD WASTE EVENT & SITE VISIT
Make a note in your diaries that 3 July is the great East Anglia food waste day, to be held at HotRot Composting Systems, Brandon. There will also be a mini – exhibition and lunch and networking opportunities. Booking is now available http://www.ciwm.co.uk/food.waste.event or contact clair.thomas@ciwm.co.uk for further information.
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES – THE GREAT WASTE CRUISE
Due to the fact that tickets quickly sold out the centre has managed to secure the larger Silver Sturgeon therefore more tickets are available!!! The event will take place on Friday 6 July 2007 from Savoy Pier, Charing Cross. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/great.waste.cruise or contact Mike Bland 07772 621744 mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk
SOUTH WEST CENTRE OPEN MEETING & SITE VISIT
”Progress in the Design & Engineering of Waste Management Facilities” Will take place on Friday 13th July 2007 at The Public Hall, Liskeard & Lean Quarry MRF & Landfill Site. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958156 or contact Terry March 07778 797729
NORTH WEST NGG SITE VISIT
Thursday 26 July 2007 at WRG Ltd., Arpley Landfill Site., Warrington, Cheshire. For further details contact Emma Potts 07809 198576 e.potts@wiganmbc.gov.uk
CIWM CYMRU WALES – GOLF DAY
Thursday 6 September 2007 at Parc Golf Club, Coedkernew, Newport. Click here for details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/Welsh.golf.day contact Celine Anouilh 02920 210710 celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES – STUDY TOUR
Wednesday 26 September 2007. In conjunction with ISWA a study tour has been arranged to include part of the 2007 ISWA Conference in Amsterdam click here for details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/study.tour
CIWM EVENTS
CHECK MATE? WASTE STRATEGY SEMINAR
Monday 25 June 2007 at Hamilton House, London. For further details see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/strategy or e-mail the events department on events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426
ARE WEEE SORTED?
Monday 9 July 2007 at The Crown Plaza Hotel, Birmingham. For further details see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/weee or e-mail the events department on events@ciwm.co.uk. Tel. 01604 620426
THERMAL TREATMENTS- SATISFYING DIVERSION TARGETS AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION
Monday 17 September 2007 at Hamilton House, London. For further details see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/thermal or e-mail 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: http://www.ciwm.co.uk/accredited_events
ISWA EVENTS
Link to ISWA’s events page http://www.iswa.org/index.php?option=com_conference&Itemid=176
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
26 June ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations
27 – 28 June ~ Practical Aspects of Landfill Gas & Groundwater Monitoring (Shrewsbury)
3 – 4 July ~ The Management of Refuse Collection & Kerbside Recycling
10 -11 July ~ Practical Management & Control of Landfill Gas
12 July ~ Duty of Care
17-19 July ~ An Introduction to the Management of Wastes (TBC)
18 July ~ Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology and Leachate (Shrewsbury)
19 July ~ Leachate Monitoring (Shrewsbury)
19 July ~ Waste Management for Local Authorities
** 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.
WASTE 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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