GMWDA Press Releases
18th September 2008
GMWDA Release Annual Report 2007/08
The Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) today released its Annual Report for 2007/08, the report reviews performance for the year highlighting the key challenges facing the authority for 2008/09.
12th September 2008
GMWDA Raises The Bar For Recycling
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GWWDA) has announced that it has raised the height of the barriers at all Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) entrances in Greater Manchester. Previously, the barriers were set at a height of 5’9” (175cm) in order to deter traders from abusing the sites.
30th June 2008
GMWDA Reappoints Chair & Vice Chair
Councillor Neil Swannick and Councillor Michael Young were both unanimously re-elected to the posts of Chair and Vice Chair at Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority’s (GMWDA’s) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 20th.
27th June 2008
John Bland to Become Treasurer and Deputy Clerk at GMWDA
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) today announced the creation of an additional senior post of Treasurer and Deputy Clerk to the Authority, and also that Oldham Council’s Director of Finance and ICT (Information and Communication Technology), John Bland would be filling this post.
7th May 2008
Major Waste PFI Contract Moves Much Closer
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority today announced further progress to its 25 year waste PFI that will see a major capital investment by a consortium headed by preferred bidder, Viridor Waste Management and John Laing Investments (Viridor Laing), to provide an innovative solution to deal with nearly 1.4m tonnes per annum of Greater Manchester’s waste in a world class and sustainable way.
11th April 2008
GMWDA Moves Another Important Step Forward.
At its meeting on 4th April the Authority confirmed that it proposes to award the contract for its 25 year waste management services to the Viridor Laing consortium, subject to final contract details being agreed by the Authority’s Clerk and Treasurer under delegated powers.
25th February 2008
Continued Success For Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) today announced impressive increases in recycling levels across Greater Manchester - in excess of all their targets.
23rd November 2007
GMWDA Sets A Route Plan For Closing Its PFI Contract
A report on the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA)’s PFI contract progress to date, went to the GMWDA’s Authority meeting today. The report also set out the proposed timetable to take the PFI contract to contract conclusion by the end of the financial year.
22nd November 2007
GMWDA Announce Key Marketing Agency Appointments
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) today announced the appointment of two marketing agencies - Resource Futures who have been selected to work on direct engagement and working in the community, and Corporate Culture who have been tasked with providing specialist PR support and advice to the Authority.
12th October 2007
Well done Greater Manchester!
A report will be going to a Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) meeting next Friday (19th October 2007) which will say ‘Well done Greater Manchester’, following improved performance for the period April to June 2007.
21st September 2007
Greater Manchester Comes Highly Commended
The Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) and the nine districts it works in partnership with, have come Highly Commended at the Valpak Awards 2007.