Branches

Scottish

The Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Branch of APEA will take place at the Radstone Hotel, 3 Ayr Road, Shawsburn, ML9 2TZ on 17 May at 13 30. All members are invited to attend.

This will coincide with the PRA Scottish Forecourt Roadshow at the same hotel in the hope that this will attract our members. We have speakers arranged from the PRA and Suresite and CPD certificates will be available to those that need them to justify attendance from their employers.

Please contact Lou Woods: Lou.Woods@rmif.co.uk, to register for the Roadshow. Should you wish to join the Branch Committee and help with the running of the branch, please contact Andy King at

Irish

The Irish Branch held a committee meeting on the 5th April 2023 in Gormanstown Co. Meath. The meeting was well attended by members from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

The minutes of the 2022 AGM were reviewed and any matters arising discussed. There was very positive feedback received on the quality of the guest speakers that gave presentations at the AGM and this was noted. The 2023 AGM will be held on 9th November 2023 and discussions were had regarding the andy.king@midlothian.gov.uk. Speakers from the following organisations will provide information on their specialist subjects:

•Andy King on Resilience and Designated Fuel Sites

•The Scottish Government on Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Legislation

•The Petroleum Retailers Association on the work of the association

•Suresite Ltd on Fuel Site Inspections.

I look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

Ian Hillier Branch Representative

presentations and guest speakers to be included at this event. The treasurer reported on the finances of the Irish Branch and the current review of the Blue Book and Red Guide were then discussed. There were updates on the revision of the Flammable Fuel Store Regulations, the Licensing Fees Regulations and the Dangerous Substances Act.

Michael O Connell Branch Representative – Irish Branch