THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT QUALITY SURVEY OF ENGLAND REULTS PUBLISHED
ENCAMS have published their 6th annual local environmental quality survey for England. The survey is produced from a representative sample of 54 local authorities across the nine regions of England. Results showed a modest decline in cleansing standards with smoking related litter the most recurring item of litter. See http://www.encams.org/uploads/publications/LEQSE_Year_6_Report.pdf
FINAL NATIONAL INDICATORS DEFINITIONS PUBLISHED
The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) have published the final definitions for 138 of the 198 National Indicators. All 138 indicators can be found through: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/nationalindicatorsupdate
Annex 4, with the environmental indicators is available at: http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/localgovernment/pdf/708685
WALES IS MAKING PROGRESS ON RECYCLING
The Welsh Assembly Government’s Environment Strategy and Action Plan, launched in May 2006, sets out a vision for an environment, in 20 years’ time, the Environment, Sustainability and Housing Minister advised that much more needs to be done across the board.
http://new.wales.gov.uk/news/presreleasearchive/040308strategy/?lang=en
IMPLEMENTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY DIRECTIVE CONSULTATION
Defra has issues a consultation paper on draft regulations and guidance for implementing the Environmental Liability Directive 2004/35/EC with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/env-liability-regs/index.htm
IMPROVING PUBLIC ACCESS TO BETTER QUALITY TOILETS: A STATEGIC GUIDE
This strategic guide aims to encourage better public access to toilets: it reviews the evidence and sets out ways in which local authorities and their partners can secure improvements. The guide is available at http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/localgovernment/pdf/713772
WASTE REGULATION COMPLIANCE GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has sent a strong message to Scottish organisations and individuals advising they must comply with the environmental laws governing waste disposal. See http://www.sepa.org.uk/news/releases/view.asp?id=655
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND RESULTS FORM CLEANER GREENER PRODUCTION PROGRAMME
The Environmental Protection Agency initiated the Cleaner Greener Production Programme (CGPP) in 2001 as a grant scheme to encourage Irish organisations to implement cleaner greener practices. The results of the programme have now been published. See
http://www.epa.ie/downloads/pubs/research/tech/final_lowres1.pdf
CIWM PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
The Professional Awards Ceremony will be held on the 16th May at the National Space Centre, Leicester, sponsored by Hyder Consulting, Plastic Omnium Urban Systems Ltd and Envircoms. Register for your free place online at www.ciwmawards.com/pma/3372
CWRM – COMMUNICATIONS IN WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
2007 saw the successful release of this brand new and exciting rapid communications journal. We are now calling for submissions for the next issue from a broad cross section of our industry such as professional waste managers and practitioners, academic researchers and consultants. Critically, we seek to provide a rapid turn around outlet for high quality, practical research of significant interest to the national and international resource and waste management sector. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/719
CIWM CENTRE EVENTS
NORTH WEST CENTRE – CAREERS EVENT
A student mentoring, graduate progression careers workshop will take place on 10th March 2008 at The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958344 or contact Claire Nicoll claire.nicoll@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM CYMRU WALES SITE VISIT AT TYREGENICS
A pioneering 4 million pound recycling facility has been officially opened in South Wales. A Site Visit will take place at the TyreGenics Tyre Recycling Plant on the 11 March 2008. For further details see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958330 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH WEST CENTRE – A NEW FRAMEWORK – ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING
Will take place on Wednesday 12th March 2008 at The Swallow Hotel, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 OUL. Please contact Claire Nicoll claire.nicoll@ciwm.co.uk T: 0161 366 1611.
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES OPEN MEETING
Will take place on Friday 28th March 2008 at Canford Magna Golf Club, Wimborne, Dorset. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958352 or contact Mike Bland mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk T: 07772 621744
MIDLANDS CENTRE OPEN MEETING & AGM
Will take place on Thursday 3rd April 2008 at ARUP, Solihull. Climate change, waste transportation life cycle assessment and case studies of sustainable waste management will be followed by the Midland Centre AGM will follow the meeting. For further details contact Judith Harper jharper@covantaenergy.co.uk T: 01384 408902. For further details see: http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958343
NEW GENERATION GROUPS – 9TH NATIONAL EVENT
Will take place on 4th/5th April 2008 at Novotel, Cardiff. For programme and booking form please click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/15 or contact Andy Barker, Membership Development Manager 01606 620426
SOUTHERN IRELAND, NORTHERN IRELAND AND SCOTLAND CENTRE
- STUDY TOUR OF GERMANY
Will take place on Thursday 10th April to Sunday 13th April 2008. For the Pre-Registration form click on the following link www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958296 or contact Mark Heesom for details T: 00 (353) 86 8234857
CIWM CYMRU WALES CENTRE SITE VISIT
Will take place on Tuesday 15th April 2008 at Bryn Compost In-Vessel Composting Plant. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958331 or contact Celine Anouilh T: 02920 210710 celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM EVENTS
LOCAL AUTHORITY BRIEFING SESSION
Wednesday 19th March 2008 – Northampton
www.ciwmconferences.com
CIWM HEALTH & SAFETY FORUM
Friday 25th April 2008
Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London.
www.ciwmconferences.com
For further details please contact the IWMBS Ltd Events department at events@ciwm.co.uk 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 Web site www.iswa.org
ISWA call for papers for their 2008 World Congress, see http://www.iswa2008.org/iswa/website/
ISWA ANNUAL AWARDS
The Communication awards is designed to yearly honour the ISWA members which are deemed to be particularly effective in supporting a waste communication project the deadline for submissions is the 30th of April 2008
Publication awards designated to honour the author(s) of either a publication, article or book which is deemed to be exceptional in its contribution to the field of solid waste management.
Innovation Prize, this award will be given to the Nominee judged to best represent an innovative idea, invention, product, or system that promotes sustainable waste management. The deadline for submissions is 15 July 2008
For more information see http://www.iswa.org/c/portal/layout?p_l_id=PUB.1.117
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
11-12 March ~ Practical Management & Control of Landfill Gas
13 March ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations
15 April ~ Integrated Recycling & Waste Management Operations
23-24 April ~ Practical Aspects of Landfill Gas & Groundwater Monitoring (Shrewsbury)
29 April ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations
30 April ~ Duty of Care
** 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.
DEFRA / CIWM NEW TECHNOLOGIES QUALIFICATIONS
VRQ Level 3 - Principles and Practices of Sustainable Waste Management
21st - 25th April 2008
Higher Level Award Level 4 - Waste Treatment Technologies
19th -24th May 2008
For further information on the above courses and to book a place, please visit our web site on www.ciwm.co.uk/training/new-technologies 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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