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2019 VRA AGM - DISPLAY SPACE

There will be a limited amount of indoor display space available for VRA members at the AGM. It will be allocated strictly on a first-come-first-served basis. It is FOC to members.

2019 VRA AGM THEME & SPONSORS

This year's event will be focused on 'parts sales' & is generously being sponsored by: Aston Lark e2e Green Parts Specialist Hollander International Synetiq

AGM & SOCIAL EVENT - EVENING MEAL & HOTEL ROOM BOOKINGS

We are now starting to plan October's AGM & social event, which is taking place at The Belfry on Wednesday 23rd October. We have block-booked a load of hotel rooms & restaurant places for the evening. To date we have already allocated 35 rooms to members and guests. Room & restaurant availability at The Belfry is likely to be limited & we need to plan well in advance, so can you please let me know ASAP whether you are planning to attend, if so what you will require & how many? Please reply by e-mail so that I can keep track of bookings The table enclosed shows what I currently have allocated. Prices are based on single occupancy, so if you are bringing the wife/ girlfriend/ husband/ boyfriend/other (as applicable) please also let me know ASAP as the hotel makes a small extra charge & I will need to make sure we get the correct rooms.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

The AGM of the Vehicle Recyclers’ Association (VRA) will take place on Wednesday 23rd October 2019. Commencing at 11.00 am in the Lichfield Suite at THE BELFRY, Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 9PR. www.thebelfry.co.uk. Please note that this is a ‘voting year’ and details about how to nominate a Committee Member are enclosed here. Further details and documents about the event will be forwarded to all members shortly.

EA PROSECUTION FOR ILLEGAL WASTE CARRIERS

Notts man to pay over £4,000 after carrying controlled waste without licence. Good to see the EA doing something! https://westbridgfordwire.com/notts-man-to-pay-over-4000-after-carrying-controlled-waste-without-licence/

** PRICE CORRECTION ** FOR SALE ** FORK LIFT TRUCK **

** FOR SALE ** Mitsubishi FD55NB 5.5 ton Forklift Fitted with Meyer 4500kg Rotator Dual Wheels Extra long forks 344 Hours New Jan 2018 costing £46,000+VAT Priced to sell at £37,000 + VAT Contact Terry Charlton 07836 738 560

** FOR SALE ** LARGE SCRAP METAL BINS

** FOR SALE ** Large scrap metal bins Two types: • 14 x Heavy duty designed for scrap engines, has water trap in bottom, [rotate one way it contains oil, rotate the other and oil tips out]. + 4 lids. Each bin Holds 3-4 ton. • 12 x Suitable for Alloy or Steel wheels, wiring, Suspension, etc. these bins have holes to allow water to drain out of bottom. Bins are 18 months old Cost new £34,000 for sale at £18,000+VAT

** FOR SALE ** 3-CAR SINGLE-SIDED CAR RACKS ** FOR SALE

3-CAR RACKS, x8 SINGLE-SIDED GALVANISED £5,000+VAT CONTACT TERRY CHARLTON 07836 738 560

** FOR SALE ** 2017 MERCEDES SPRINTER RECOVERY TRUCKS x4

2017 Mercedes Sprinter x4 5 Ton Petrol/CNG Automatic Air/con Ideal for collecting ELV's - Use the petrol you drain from de-polluting cars. 20,000 miles only AMS aluminium slide bed body Can carry 2 ton or 2.25 if CNG tanks removed. Fitted with Delta winch, Tacho, light bar. 4 identical Sprinters available 2 - RHD and 2 - LHD [delivery mileage only, available July] £32,000+ VAT each Contact Terry Charlton 07836 738 560

GOVERNMENT STEPS UP FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL WASTE OPERATORS WITH COORDINATED ACTION

These two government news releases relate to the same sting operation, but it highlights that the work we have been doing to encourage coordinated action by diverse government departments is starting to have effect. Our illegals reports are shared with the EA/ SEPA/ NRW/ NIEA, ebay & HMRC and we now know that all parties are taking action to follow up these reports, with a very high proportion being found to be illegal. There is lots of work going on in the background that we are not able to discuss or publicise, but we want members to know that the fight against illegal vehicle recyclers remains one of our priorities. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/environment-agency-and-hmrc-sting-targets-60-illegal-waste-sites https://www.gov.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/27-illegal-waste-sites-uncovered-by-environment-agency-and-hmrc-sting