Throughout the year, we showcase at many of the biggest and best-known shows and exhibitions in the industry; these include The London Cleaning Show, LARAC Conference and the FPA Awards, to name but a few. But now we are also hosting our own, the CIWM North East Annual Conference.
Being long-time partners of the Chartered Institution of Waste Management (CIWM) with some of our colleagues being members, we were delighted to be allowed to organise and host their annual North East Conference, and taking inspiration from their past events, alongside the big news and changes in the industry, we are confident we have a great event lined up for attendees. The event will be held on Wednesday, 2nd April, where our team will warmly welcome you in a beautifully unique venue – The Motorist, in Sherburn in Elmet, just a stone’s throw away from our head office. The main focus will be on the new upcoming legislation of ‘Simpler Recycling’, providing an update on legislations impact and creating some lively debate, there will be a wide range of speakers who are touching on of the many challenges the waste sector is facing.
Our Speakers
The event is guaranteed to provide food for thought and be insightful for a wide range of audiences, whether you are from a local authority, commercial business or recycler. Alongside these sessions, the event will host the CIWM NE AGM, offering key updates and discussions for CIWM NE members.
Agenda:
- 09:00 – 09:30 Refreshments & Networking
- 09:30 – 09:45 Welcome and Opening Remarks – Steve Robinson – CIWM NE Chair & James Lee – Cromwell Chairman
- 09:45 – 10:05 Mike Gardner – WRAP
- 10:05 – 10:25 Deborah Sacks – Sacks Consulting
- 10:25 – 10:45 Alex Lee – Cromwell Polythene
- 10:45 – 11:00 Break – Refreshments
- 11:00 – 11:20 Mark Mills – IPL Plastics
- 11:20 – 11:40 Dawn Dungate Consultancy
- 11:40 – 12:00 Gareth Morton – Ecosurety
- 12:00 – 12:20 Paul Thomas – Hull City Council
- 12:20 – 13:30 Lunch Break – Networking opportunity
- 13:30 – 14:30 CIWM NE AGM
- 14:30 – 14:45 Closing Remarks & Wrap-Up Final thoughts and acknowledgements
- 14:45 – 15:30 Site Visit: Cromwell Guided tour and Q&A

Extras
As hosts, Cromwell Polythene will provide a guided site visit, giving attendees an exclusive look at our facilities and processes. The day will also offer excellent networking opportunities, allowing professionals across the sector to connect and share knowledge. The event also includes tasty breakfast selections, a delicious lunch and tea and coffees through out the day.
Renowned for their well-organised and well-attended events, the CIWM & Cromwell collaboration is guaranteed to attract a large crowd of industry experts and like-minded professionals, but with only 80 spaces available, registering your interest in the event early is vitally important. Don’t miss out on the chance of attending this amazing industry leading event.