Programme

The day will adopt a relaxed approach, with bitesize workshop sessions, case studies, examples of best practice and a chance to engage with a range of sector leading companies who will be exhibiting their services.

The event is a great opportunity for facilities managers, street scene managers, municipal vehicle operators, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), procurement managers and more to come together and make the community a cleaner and safer place.

10:00 – 10:30 - Registration

Opportunity for networking and exhibition viewing.

10:30 – 10:35 - Welcome and Introductions

Speaker TBC

10:35 – 11:15 - Seminar 1: 'Keeping Manchester Tidy' a case study
  • Nicola Boon, Marketing Manager, Keep Britain Tidy
  • Paul Irwin-Rhodes, SHE and External Affairs Manager, Greggs plc

11:15 – 11:45 - Break

Opportunity for networking, refreshments and meeting exhibitors.

11:45 – 12:30 - Seminar 2: Why cleaning up our streets matters - FCC Environment
  • Mark Barnfield, Head of Regional Development, FCC Environment
  • Charlotte Tompkins, Waste Services Manager, East Northamptonshire Council
  • Matthew Kelly, Service Manager, Street Scene Services, Places Directorate Economy & Environment, Wigan Council

12:30 – 13:30 - Lunch, Networking & Exhibition

Opportunity for networking and meeting exhibitors over lunch.

13:30 – 14:15 - Seminar 3: The Hidden Value of Community Volunteers - Helping Hand Environmental
  • John-Paul Muldoon, Environmental Improvement & Enforcement Officer, Trafford Borough Council
  • Mark Dale, Environmental Improvement Manager, Trafford Borough Council
  • Emma Krijnen-Kemp, Project Manager - Keep Manchester Tidy, Manchester City Council
  • Talat Afzal, Recycling & Sustainability Officer, Bury MBC

14:15 – 14:45 - Break

Opportunity for networking, refreshments and meeting exhibitors.

14:45 – 15:15 - Seminar 4: Technological Solutions for Reducing Emissions - Egbert Taylor and Bristol City Council
  • Emmett Reidy, Business Development Director, Egbert Taylor
  • Ken Lawson, Strategic Waste Client Manager, Bristol City Council

15:15 – 15:20 - Summary and Close