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Archive for January, 2010

HSE Revised Safety Report Guidance

Revised guidance to top tier operators resubmitting revised safety reports is now available on HSE’s website at the following URL:
 
http://www.hse.gov.uk/comah/report-review.pdf
 
The new guidance outlines the new arrangements, including pre-receipt meetings, the move from desk-based assessment to inspection, and how operators should present the changes in their safety report.

RSC presentation - The Economic Importance of the Chemical Sciences

To view this presentation and summary from the Royal Society of Chemistry please click here

Chemicals Northwest Awards 2010 - call for entries

20th May 2010, The Midland, Manchester
The Chemicals Northwest Awards 2010 are officially open for entries and we’re encouraging companies from across the industry to submit nominations before the deadline of 5pm, Friday 19th March 2010
There are nine awards in total and companies are permitted to apply for more than one award, providing they meet the […]

Centre for Low Carbon Futures - Official Launch!

The new Yorkshire-based Centre for Low Carbon Futures (CLCF) is harnessing the research power of leading universities both to develop clean technologies and help in the reduction of carbon emissions. 
A joint initiative of Yorkshire Forward and the region’s universities, the Centre draws on the expertise of the world class researchers in the region as a […]

Record Acreage Announced in Latest Licensing Round for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration

Record Acreage Announced in Latest Licensing Round for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration

A new round of offshore licensing will give a further boost to the UK’s offshore oil and gas industries, Energy and Climate Change Minister Lord Hunt said today. 
For the full story please click here.

Bank of England’s latest Agents’ National Summary

To view the Bank of England’s latest Agents’ National Summary please click here

DAST to be launched in North East Lincolnshire!

DAST to be launched in North East Lincolnshire!

Friday 12th March, 10:15am - 1pm
Bremerhaven Room, Grimsby Town Hall
Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team (DAST) are launching in North East Lincolnshire, to help anyone in our community who may be suffering from any asbestos related disease.  This is a prelude to the Workers Memorial Day events, that this year are being held on the 28th April […]

ABB Lunchtime Technical Forum on “Mothballing”

ABB Lunchtime Technical Forum on “Mothballing”

12th February 2010
The Deep Business Centre, Hull
ABB Engineering Services would be delighted if you could attend our next lunchtime technical forum on “Mothballing” to be held at The Deep Business Centre, Hull - 12th February 2010.
For more information, please click here.

ECRN Inside News now available!

ECRN Inside News now available!

To view the latest edition of the European Chemical Regions Network monthly newsletter - Inside News -   please click here.

2010 Business Rating Revaluation - A Few Words of Advice

2010 Business Rating Revaluation - A Few Words of Advice

Business rates are a significant overhead for businesses.  Typically, these are equivalent to 45% of the annual rental value.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is required to revaluate rateable-values for non-domestic premises every five years.  The VOA has recently completed this task.  The revised rateable-values will be effecctive from 1st April 2010.  These values are based […]