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20/05/2024

In the latest of our series of interviews with fleet managers, LAPV talked to Islington Council’s Chris Demetriou to learn more about the local authority’s fleet.

20/05/2024

In the latest of our series of interviews with transport managers, LAPV talked to Karen Mudford, fleet manager at Rotherham Council, to learn more about the local authority’s fleet.

17/11/2023

A report that describes a ‘toxic’ working environment at Brighton and Hove City Council’s waste service includes accounts of staff bringing weapons into the depot.

17/07/2023

In the latest of our series of interviews with transport managers, LAPV talked to Robin Moore, Fleet & Asset Manager, Greater Cambridge Shared Waste (GCSW). GCSW is a strategic partnership between Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council.

17/07/2023

For our series of interviews with transport managers, LAPV talked to Oliver Faiers, corporate manager for recycling, waste, and fleet at Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, to learn more about the local authorities’ shared fleet.

17/07/2023

In the first of a series of interviews with transport managers, LAPV talked to Owain Pearce, transport manager for ODS, to learn more about ODS’ fleet.

10/05/2023

A pioneering company that gives electric vehicle (EV) batteries a second life is inviting fleet operators and automotive OEMs to join its supplier network.

24/01/2023

Bin collections in Coventry are to restart today after a senior member of the city council’s bin crew tragically lost their life while undertaking their duties.

16/12/2022

Sai Prudhvi Potta has joined the Fleetclear software development team as project manager, to help with the continuing progression and enhancement of the company’s fleet technology platform – Fleetclear Connect.

12/12/2022

West-Midlands based workshop equipment experts Totalkare has bolstered its senior management team with the appointment of Jessica Porter as director of operations.

21/09/2022

UK fleet technology & software solutions company Fleetclear has appointed a new account manager to help look after its customer base in the west of England and Wales.

01/08/2022

The long-running dispute between Coventry council and local bin lorry drivers has now ended with a pay rise for the drivers worth up to 12.9%.

08/06/2022

HGV drivers in Coventry have voted to renew their strike mandate and continue industrial action into the summer over a pay dispute with the city council.

01/06/2022

Fleetclear Sales Manager for Scotland, Keith Boyfield has announced his decision to retire following a very successful 55-year long career in the waste equipment and vehicle sector.

30/05/2022

Industrial action affecting Rugby Borough Council’s waste and street cleaning services is set to end today as the council and Unite reach an agreement.

11/05/2022

Waste management company FZUK Ltd has been awarded the silver accreditation from the Investors in People scheme.

25/04/2022

Refuse, recycling and street cleansing workers at Rugby BC are among the council employees who will walk out on strike this week.

20/12/2021

An East Devon District Council (EDDC) worker had a narrow escape over the weekend after his road sweeper went up in flames on Sunday morning.

15/12/2021

Coventry City Council has rejected a union proposal that bin lorry drivers work for one hour and then go on strike for another hour.

25/11/2021

The environmental solutions company Veolia is taking a stand after reports of abuse from frontline staff more than doubled over the last year.

26/10/2021

Waste management and fleet maintenance workers may strike across 11 local authorities in Scotland next month over pay, trade unions have warned.

21/10/2021

Union members at Veolia Sheffield have voted to strike over pay and what they characterise as ‘ongoing attacks’ to their terms and conditions.

14/10/2021

A refuse collector has seen their pay drop by £1,519 in real terms since 2010, according to the TUC.

06/10/2021

Commercial vehicle company Marshall Fleet Solutions has announced that Mark Sutcliffe has joined the business as its new Operations Director.

13/05/2021

Marshall Fleet Solutions has, with immediate effect, appointed industry stalwart Andrew Kitchen as head of tail lift operations.

08/04/2021

Vehicle safety technology company Innovative Safety Systems Ltd (ISS) is expanding its presence in the South East with the appointment of a new sales manager.

15/03/2021

Econic customers stand to benefit as Mercedes-Benz broadens the scope of its Special Trucks operation.

09/12/2020

Gloucestershire-based municipal vehicle hire company CTS Hire has appointed Steven Dunne as sales manager to enhance the company’s growth and development across the UK.