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CIWM Conference and Exhibition

britishcleaningcouncil — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:41:45 -0500

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) and the Environmental Services Association (ESA) have announced their intention to work in partnership on a prestigious London-based event for the waste and resource management industry from 2009 onwards.

CSSA Rejects RCN call to return cleaning in house

britishcleaningcouncil — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:04:39 -0500

The CSSA today rejected the Royal College of Nursing's call to brin cleaning back in house as "playing to the gallery".

Duty of Care & Waste Legislation Courses

britishcleaningcouncil — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:00:42 -0500

Duty of Care, CIWM Headquarters, Northampton Wednesday 30th April 2008

Do you produce waste? Or do you manage waste?

The waste Duty of Care legislation is a fundamental part of running any organisation, and affects every business in this country.

World`s Biggest Butt Dropped in Trafalgar Square

britishcleaningcouncil — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:58:10 -0500

News Release from Keep Britain Tidy, Tuesday 8th April 2008

The world`s biggest cigarette butt has been `dumped` in Trafalgar Square to highlight what`s become the country`s biggest litter problem.

BACHE Conference 2008

britishcleaningcouncil — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:50:17 -0500

The British Association of Cleaning in Higher Education (BACHE) has announced its programme events for its annual conference to be held at the University of Surrey from 9th to 11th June. BACHE represents managers and supervisors engaged in the delivery of cleaning and support services in higher education.

CSSA Launches Ethical Statement

Default admin account — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:28:39 -0500

The CSSA has launched its ethical statement covering both the association and its members. This statement sets out how the association and its members should act on key issues such as employment, environment and training.

ASSET SKILLS WELCOMES MOVES TO HELP ADULT LEARNERS

Default admin account — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:28:36 -0500

Asset Skills has welcomed two major moves by Government to help raise the skills of adult learners.

Future Clean: The Sustainable Cleaning Conference

Default admin account — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:28:35 -0500

British Cleaning Council Exhibitions Limited (BCCE) is delighted to announce the industry event for 2008. Future Clean, the Sustainable Cleaning Conference, organised by BCCE, promises to deliver a host of learned speakers and hot topics on Thursday 16th October at the Belfry Hotel in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.

ABCD CONFERENCE 2008

Default admin account — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:30:15 -0600

The ABCD`s 2008 conference `Facilities Management, A New Challenge for Cleaning Service` will be taking place at the Imperial Hotel in Blackpool on 15th and 16th May.

Latest News from CIWM

Default admin account — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:30:10 -0600

The BCC member Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) is delighted to announce an exciting new event in partnership with the Low Carbon Innovation Network where CIWM members and guests registering at www.ciwm-carbonexchange.com will receive a 25% discount on delegate fees.

Real Recycling: Quality Counts

Default admin account — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:30:05 -0600

A conference from the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management

Wednesday 27th February 2008, One Great George Street, London

Under pressure from 2020 targets as well as demands for quality resource streams? This conference explores the quality versus quantity tension and how we should solve it.

NCCA`s 40th Anniversary Celebrations

Default admin account — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:31:28 -0600

Release from CARPEX

Do you look forward to industry dos or often delegate the chore to an unsuspecting colleague? If you`re involved in the carpet or window cleaning industries, the Carpex/Windex 2008 Gala Dinner is one industry do where you`ll want to make a personal appearance!

With such a full programme and

Workplace Diplomas Gather Pace

Default admin account — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 03:31:45 -0600

News Release from Asset Skills

Asset Skills is calling on the cleaning industry to follow the lead of three major companies which have been granted permission to award their own qualifications, equivalent to A levels.

Lid Up on School Loos

Default admin account — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 03:32:10 -0600

BCC news release, Tuesday 29th January

School pupils are shunning school toilets which have become no go areas because they`re either closed, dirty or unfit for purpose!

That`s according to industry voice, the British Cleaning Council (BCC) which is throwing its weight behind the Bog Standard* campaign, which a

SEARCH IS ON FOR THE CLEANEST PLACES IN BRITAIN

Default admin account — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:32:34 -0600

The British Cleaning Council (BCC), which represents nineteen separate bodies involved in the UK cleaning industry, is pleased to announce the launch of the Clean Britain Awards.

2008 - Time for Hospital Clean-up?

Default admin account — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:32:30 -0600

Two mothers have recently died from an infection acquired at a Winchester hospital, within 72 hours of each other.

Both women, Amy Kimmance and Jasmine Pickett, died from complications linked to Streptococcus A, normally relating to sore throats.

MORE FUNDING NEEDED FOR HOSPITAL CLEANING

Default admin account — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:33:16 -0600

Press Release from the CSSA

The CSSA and its members are concerned that the current, much publicised hospital `deep clean` programme will be an expensive waste of time if it is not followed up by concerted action to increase the frequency of day to day cleaning in hospitals.

Carpex/Windex 2008

Default admin account — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:33:38 -0600

Calling all window and carpet cleaners, facility managers, education establishments, hospital/health authorities, hoteliers, buyers and specifiers, make 27th and 28th March 2008 a date for your diary!

Carpet cleaning and window cleaning; unless you`re directly involved in these two specialised areas you might just brush th

FAST FOOD DEPENDENCY LEAVES STREETS WITH MAJOR HANGOVER

Default admin account — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:34:03 -0600

News Release from Keep Britain Tidy

Over three quarters of 18-24 year olds depend on takeaways to sober themselves up or solve their midnight munchies after a having a few too many drinks in the pubs and clubs.

Trafford Centre Tops for Toilets

Default admin account — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 03:34:30 -0600

The Trafford Shopping Centre, Manchester has won the much coveted UK Winner`s Trophy in the 20th Anniversary Loo of the Year Awards competition to find the best `away from home` toilets in the UK.

`Shopping Centres are setting increasingly high standards of toilet provision` quotes Awards Director, Richard Chisnell.