Policy on Waste in Wales Seminar, July 4th

We'd like to bring your attention to a new seminar that has appeared on our radar that will be of interest to anyone involved in the waste industry, especially in or around Wales.

The Policy Forum for Wales has announced a seminar being held on July 4th in Cardiff entitled "Policy on waste in Wales - next steps for management, energy generation and the circular economy," and includes a keynote address from Andy Rees, Head of Waste Strategy Branch, Welsh Government.

The seminar is CPD Certified and will focus on the future of waste policy in Wales and the implications for waste management, energy generation and the circular economy. It comes as the Welsh Government updates its waste strategy Towards Zero Waste and seeks to become a zero waste nation by 2050.

The seminar is scheduled during uncertainty over the impact of Brexit on waste regulations, and as Wales prepares to implement its own landfill tax.

Delegates will also discuss the impact of legislation such as the Environment (Wales) Act, Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act and Planning (Wales) Act on waste policy.

Further planned sessions focus on managing waste to deliver the target of recycling 70% of waste by 2025, developing the circular economy and progress so far in gaining energy from waste and the potential for further action.

The seminar will run from 9am to 1pm and costs £210 +VAT per delegate. Materials and refreshments are included, with a PDF document covering transcripts of the speeches, questions and comments, as well as extra articles submitted by delegates, which is distributed to all attendees approximately working days after the seminar.

For more information and access to a booking form, please visit the Policy Forum for Wales website.

John Woodward Watches the waste line in November issue of LAWR magazine

We are happy to report that our very own John Woodward has an article in the November issue of Local Authority Waste & Recycling (LAWR) magazine entitled, "Watching the waste line."

You can find out more over at the LAWR website.

Help shape the future of waste planning policy

Be part of the consultation, have your views heard and provide valuable feedback to DCLG in developing this important revision to the waste planning guidance.

Two half-day workshops on 16th September held at CIWM offices in Northampton.

Choose from 10am - 12.30pm or 2pm - 4.30pm

Following an introduction by Mark Plummer from DCLG there will be breakout discussions and Q&A sessions to ensure complete understanding and everyone’s views noted.

£65+VAT for non members, £52+VAT for CIWM members (20% discount)

Hurry – book now only 40 places available in each session

Call or email Rebecca +44 (0) 1604 823345 events@ciwm.co.uk and visit www.ciwm.co.uk/ciwm/trainingandevents