LATS Newsletter Jan 2011

31 Jan 2011

Contents

• Introduction
• Changes to WasteDataFlow
• C&I Survey
• Updated Wastedataflow Rubble Guidance
• Data Reporting
• Trade Prices
• Trading update
• LATS Annual Report Amendment
• Reconciliation of BMW Landfilled
  

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The Thematic Strategy on the Prevention and Recycling of Waste

31 Jan 2011

Click here to read the latest report on the strategy from the European Commission which reveals that overall recycling rates have improved, the amount of waste going to landfill has decreased and the use of hazardous substances, notably in electrical and electronic waste, has been reduced

Moving towards a recycling society

31 Jan 2011

Since 2005, the EU has made good progress towards becoming a resource-efficient ‘recycling society’. That’s the goal it set itself in the 2005 thematic strategy on the prevention and recycling of waste. The latest report on the strategy reveals that overall recycling rates have improved, the amount of waste going to landfill has decreased and the use of hazardous substances, notably in electrical and electronic waste, has been reduced. A significant number of sub-standard landfill sites and incinerators have been closed or upgraded to meet European standards. Current waste policies are leading to lower environmental impacts per tonne of waste treated. However, the amount of waste we are producing is still rising, albeit at a lower rate than economic growth. As the world’s population is set to grow, pressures on natural resources will increase together with global extraction of resources. This means that to meet this future demand, ambitious new policies will be needed to promote sustainable consumption and production and encourage waste prevention and recycling.

EM IEP Newsletter - January 2011

28 Jan 2011

Decentralised Energy Programme

27 Jan 2011

The proposal is to provide in-depth support over one year, for around five areas in the East Midlands that will lead to the development of low-carbon energy infrastructure, and provide practical experience in contributing to the development of an area-wide energy planning policy. Although the biggest carbon savings may be generated from urban projects, we are interested in
looking at diversity in order to generate learning, case studies and develop best practice.

Free National Shared Services Event - agenda announced

27 Jan 2011

Sharing, be it across local authorities, the wider public and third sectors, is a fundamental lever for transforming the way we deliver services and realise efficiencies and better outcomes for the public. And yet, there are scant examples of working sharing and models that go beyond the traditional "sector", "service" or organisation types. Those that have succeeded often share the headline good news and shy away from the pains of the journey that got them there.

There is the need for a sharing forum or exchange where we can experience the realities of sharing - things that go beyond theoretical tools, techniques and frameworks but can help us tap into the stories, the experiences and tacit knowledge of the people who dared to dream it, do it and are now willing to share their successes as well as their failures. The Sharing Exchange is an all day event that aims to do just that.

FREE to all Public Sector organisations, the Sharing Exchange is hosted by the Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnerships (RIEPs) National Business Transformation Group. Leading by example, the Transformation leaders from six RIEPs - Improvement and Efficiency West Midlands, Improvement East, East Midlands Improvement and Efficiency Partnership and Improvement and Efficiency South East, North West Improvement and Efficiency Partnership, and Capital Ambition - work together and with other RIEPs on common themes to avoid re-work and duplication.

This event is designed to replicate the Transformation Group's passionate belief in the outcomes that can result
from sharing. It will bring together a variety of organisations and individuals from across the public sector willing
to share their stories, war wounds and successes in what promises to be hot spot exchange of ideas and
solutions.

Why attend?
You will hear from a wide breadth of functional and organisation experts with real, current experience;
• You will gain insights to new operating models between local government, health and third sector;
• You will have the opportunity to meet these experts and others in themed Exchanges to ask specific questions about the challenges you face and how the lessons learnt can help you get to savings and outcomes faster and with less risk and pain.

Who should attend?
Individuals and teams involved in improving service delivery and value optimisation in local government and beyond will find this conference extremely valuable.

Read the full agenda by downloading the flyer at:
http://www.eastmidlandsiep.gov.uk/events/1/358/sharing-exchange-national-shared-services-event/

Value for Money Toolkit (CIPFA)

19 Jan 2011

In September CIPFA launched the provisional 'Value for Money Toolkit'.

The toolkit is available to all councils across England as a way of getting up-to-date information on their council's performance, and how it compares to other authorities. It brings together a range of performance indicators, along with financial information to help identify areas where efficiencies can best be made.

Some of the key features of the model are:

- Provides a powerful, yet simple to understand, visualisation of all services on the same scale.
- Data required to drive the model is either readily accessible, or easy to collate.
- Indicators can be ‘weighted' or excluded to allow for individual authority circumstances or priorities.
- A range of comparator groups are available.

This tool is freely available to all English authorities http://www.cipfastats.net/vfmtoolkit/  

(The toolkit should not be released to any third parties and should be used for internal process only).

The Power of Procurement

17 Jan 2011

Over the last five years Manchester City Council has been extremely proactive in developing sustainability principles in its procurement policy. It has also sought to ensure that its procurement spending reaps maximum local economic, social and environmental benefit for the city's communities.

What has been missing from the Manchester model, however, has been: a quantitative understanding of the benefit of procurement spend to the local economy; an exploration of the extent to which suppliers to the city council adhere to sustainability principles in their own choices; and an understanding of how sustainable procurement policies and practices can be improved in the city.

Read the 'Power of Procurement' report to find out more.

PackFacts

14 Jan 2011

INCPEN are offering Local Authorities free copies of their latest publication PackFacts (minimised). This leaflet explains what packaging does, its benefits, and also looks at packaging waste.

To receive your Authorities box of 250 leaflets, email Vicki Procko at vprocko@incpen.org with your postal address.

Consultation on the transposition of the revised Waste Framework Directive – Summary of Responses to Stage Two

14 Jan 2011

Consultation on the transposition of the revised Waste Framework Directive - Summary of Responses to Stage Two

The State of the Nation

14 Jan 2011

Waste and Resource Management - read the new report from the Institute of Civil Engineers which details the recommendations they believe are needed to improve the countries waste infrastructure

Click here to read more.

EM IEP Contracts Database Live!

14 Jan 2011

We have launched a brand new feature to our website - the Contracts Database.

The database has been pre-populated with a number of contracts and frameworks, typically from ESPO, YPO and Buying Solutions to name a few. It has been designed to allow you to add your organisation's contracts and frameworks.

You can view the Contracts Database by following the instructions below:

1) Click on Procurement Hub and log in (new users to the Hub will need to follow the registration instructions)
2) Click on the Contract Database button.
3) Choose the category you wish to search for.

(Please note - you will only be granted access if you have a .gov email address).

The solutions-based FOCUS documents on WIN tackle the issues and challenges facing your service, providing opportunities for efficiencies

14 Jan 2011

This must-have fact sheet indicates the benefit of each FOCUS, how to make the most of it and how to make the changes with support from iESE (deliverer of WIN)

Efficient working at HWRCs and commercial vehicle bans

14 Jan 2011

Cornwall Council currently has a network of 12 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), 9 of which are operated under the private finance initiative (PFI) contract with SITA UK. The purposes of this study were threefold: to assess the individual sites and identify performance improvements that may be available; to advise on options for controlling commercial waste inputs to the HWRCs; and to investigate options for extending the HWRC network (or HWRC-type services) to areas of Cornwall where there may currently be under provision.

To read the report click here

Consultation: Review of the Controlled Waste Regulations – Closes 14/01/2011

14 Jan 2011

Consultation: Review of the Controlled Waste Regulations - Closes 14/01/2011

Hampshire saves an estimated £1 million per year on trade waste controls at Household Waste Recycling Centres

14 Jan 2011

To address concerns regarding illegal deposit of trade waste at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), Hampshire County Council (HCC) introduced a new permitting system for vans and trailers measuring over six feet in length in February 2008.

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Camden Council’s redesigned Regis Road Recycling Centre hits 70% recycling

14 Jan 2011

Camden Council redesigned their Regis Road Recycling Centre in 2007 implementing a number of changes to improve and enhance the site’s performance. The site now benefits from a better use of the space, improved container positioning, improved signage and a clear traffic circulation system. Additional materials can now be collected for recycling, recycling rates have increased and a revised site management plan has been produced. This has helped with the site management in general and has also reduced the site’s health and safety risks. These benefits have been achieved thanks in part to a completely redesigned and revised site layout. The new design positioned containers in the centre of the site rather than at the edges.

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Devon County Council’s new Bideford Recycling Centre achieves 65% recycling rate

14 Jan 2011

Bideford Recycling Centre was opened in May 2007 after being built with over 7,000 tonnes of recycled road planings and 350 reclaimed bricks. Operated by Viridor Waste Management on behalf of Devon County Council, the site achieved a 65% recycling rate for 2007/8 handling 4,300 tonnes of waste in all and uses a split-level design to keep the majority of plant and HGV movements in a dedicated area away from the general public users of the facilities on offer. As well as an educational information board, the site also offers a dedicated, fenced reuse sales area, complete with a dedicated storage area, which has proved particularly popular with visitors.

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Southampton’s Household Waste Recycling Centre reaps the benefits of improvement

14 Jan 2011

The Rubbish Revived Household Waste Recycling Centre, which is operated by Veolia Environmental Services on behalf of Southampton City Council, has benefited from a range of improvements as part of the council’s drive to increase recycling rates and provide an enhanced service to residents. After customer surveys identified areas for improvement, site changes were completed including a new layout, new signage, a ‘Charity Corner’ and improved accessibility, while residents chose a ‘Recycling at Rubbish Revived’ re-brand for the site, which reopened in May 2008.

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Local Environmental Quality Webpage

13 Jan 2011

Our Local Environmental Quality webpage has recently been updated. The webpage provides an Information Hub and useful links to events, good practice case studies (regional and national), publications, other useful websites and details of the waste project.

Visit our Local Environmental Quality webpage at:
http://www.eastmidlandsiep.gov.uk/local-environmental-quality/