‘Toxic’ environment at council waste service
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. |
In the Spotlight: Robin Moore, Fleet & Asset Manager, Greater Cambridge Shared Waste
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. |
In the Spotlight: Oliver Faiers, fleet manager at Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
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. |
In the Spotlight: Owain Pearce, Transport Manager, ODS
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. |
Fleets and OEMs invited to join battery partner network
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. |
Coventry bin collections halted after tragic death
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. |
Fleetclear recruits project manager for software development team
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. |
Totalkare appoints director of operations in key promotion
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. |
Fleetclear appoints new account manager
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. |
Coventry bin lorry drivers win 13% pay boost
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%. |
Coventry bin lorry drivers renew strike
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. |
Keith Boyfield retires after 55 years in the industry
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. |
Rugby waste and street cleaning strikes end with new pay deal
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. |
Faun Zoeller awarded silver status from Investors in People
11/05/2022 Waste management company FZUK Ltd has been awarded the silver accreditation from the Investors in People scheme. |
Rugby workers will be latest to strike
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. |
Council worker ‘hero’ after sweeper burst into flames
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. |
Coventry bin lorry drivers strike proposal ‘impractical’
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. |
Veolia launches StreetKind campaign to protect its teams
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. |
Fleet maintenance workers threaten strike in pay dispute
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. |
Refuse workers strike against ‘ongoing attacks’ on pay and conditions
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. |
Refuse collector pay drops by over £1,500
14/10/2021 A refuse collector has seen their pay drop by £1,519 in real terms since 2010, according to the TUC. |
New Operations Director appointed at Marshall Fleet Solutions
06/10/2021 Commercial vehicle company Marshall Fleet Solutions has announced that Mark Sutcliffe has joined the business as its new Operations Director. |
Marshall Fleet Solutions invests in further tail lift expertise
13/05/2021 Marshall Fleet Solutions has, with immediate effect, appointed industry stalwart Andrew Kitchen as head of tail lift operations. |
ISS expands sales force in South East
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. |
Mercedes-Benz broadens scope of Special Trucks operation
15/03/2021 Econic customers stand to benefit as Mercedes-Benz broadens the scope of its Special Trucks operation. |
Senior appointment at refuse vehicle hire company
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. |
