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This survey will enable us to understand how people are travelling around the county and the responses will be used to shape future initiatives to enable more people to choose walking, wheeling (using a wheelchair or mobility aid) and cycling, especially when making short journeys.
This accreditation allows CJC Transport Consultants to offer comprehensive courses for HGV and LGV drivers – a legal requirement for anyone transporting hazardous materials.
CJC Transport Consultants’ recognition as an approved ADR centre is the latest milestone in its ongoing business growth, following the opening of its purpose-built training centre at its headquarters in South Denes Road last year.
Carl Crysell, Managing Director of CJC Transport Consultants says, “Securing approved centre status from the DfT to deliver ADR training shows a level of confidence in our training provision. Participants must pass an exam to receive their ADR licence, and our accreditation ensures we meet the national standard for both training and certification.
“Not only does this open our business up to new growth areas, but it provides an endorsement that we’re working to the best of our ability to support freight and passenger transport operators.”
Locally, there has been a surge in demand for ADR training thanks to the expansion of the offshore renewables sector off the East Coast along with the Enterprise Zone that covers sites in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. As each training provider has to be approved by the Department for Transport, there hasn’t been enough providers to meet the demand and individuals have had to travel to either Norwich or Felixstowe to complete their training.
Adding to the demand is the fact the training is not just compulsory for lorry drivers. If a business is involved in the transportation of dangerous or hazardous materials, employees and senior management teams must also complete the training and pass the ADR exam.
Carl emphasises, “There’s no room for error when dealing with hazardous substances. Our training covers preventative safety measures, incident response strategies, and comprehensive health and safety protocols. It’s about protecting our environment and ensuring everyone is prepared for any situation.”
As road transport consultants, CJC Transport Consultants work hard to ensure all clients get the most value out of their training budgets. With Carl’s help, local businesses can choose which class of dangerous goods they need their training to focus on, ensuring it remains specific and relevant to their needs. Carl can also work with HGV drivers to combine their ADR training with the required CPC Periodic hours – another mandatory training requirement.
He concludes, “We never forget our role is more than just training delivery. By investing in the highest standards, we contribute to ensuring local HGV drivers operate with the best practices and a deep awareness of road safety. This benefits drivers, businesses, and the entire community.”
For more information about CJC Transport Consultants, or to book onto the next ADR training course being held on Monday 30 September, please visit
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Notes to editors
What is ADR training and why is it important?
ADR stands for “Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route” and outlines the regulations for the international transportation of dangerous goods by road. An ADR licence (which remains valid for five years) is essential for HGV and LGV drivers transporting hazardous materials, demonstrating their understanding of legal responsibilities and safety protocols.
Failure to comply with dangerous goods regulations could result in an unlimited fine or even imprisonment.
To arrange an interview with Carl Crysell, or to visit the training facilities, please email carl@cjctransportconsultants.co.uk
Local charity Future Projects invites the community to kick off the holiday season with a night of Hollywood-style glamour, all while helping raise funds for Norwich families facing hardship.
The festive fundraiser will take place on Saturday, 14th December, at Bar 19 and promises a memorable night of entertainment, community spirit, and a chance to make a real difference.
Guests can look forward to live music from local swing sensation Sam and the Swingtones, DJ sets from Future Radio DJs, drag performances, and complimentary 9-inch homemade pizzas – all included in the ticket price.
Since the onset of the Cost of Living crisis, Future Projects has been on the front lines, providing essential support to a growing number of local families struggling to meet their basic needs.
Last year’s Christmas party raised over £3,750, and with increased demand this year, the charity aims to raise even more with the community’s help. All funds raised will support programmes providing advice, money management training, food and community meals and more.
Tickets are priced at just £25, with a special discount for charity workers, available now at . All funds raised will go directly to Future Projects’ programs, providing immediate assistance to local families in need.
“We’re delighted to be running our Christmas Party fundraiser for the second year in a row,” said Camilla Wright – the event organiser for Future Projects. “This event is not only a way for us to celebrate the season with our community but also an opportunity to thank our incredible staff, volunteers, and partners in the voluntary and public sectors who work tirelessly for the people of Norfolk. We’re excited to welcome everyone for a memorable evening filled with holiday spirit and community cheer!”
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Attleborough-based demolition company Anglian, has undertaken a redevelopment project to help transform existing office buildings in Cambridge into a state-of-the-art 42-acre parkland science campus. The project has created premises which have reduced carbon emissions by 40% compared to a new build.
The three-month project at CamLIFE (Cambridge Lab and Innovation Focused Environment) in the location formerly known as Capital Park, was undertaken for Longfellow Real Estate Partners – the largest privately held investor and developer of life science buildings in the US. Anglian acted as main contractor for building and property maintenance firm Wates.
Employing a team of 30, Anglian carried out works including partial demolition, internal demolition, alterations and soft strip within three office buildings which were built in 2013. Once fully complete, CamLIFE will deliver approximately 170,000 square feet of best-in-class fitted lab and office space.
The aim of the redevelopment project was to utilise the existing properties and follow an adaptive redesign approach to achieve the lowest environmental impact. This has resulted in a 40% whole-life embodied carbon reduction compared to a new-build net-zero equivalent. With a long-standing commitment to sustainable development, Longfellow is targeting BREEAM Excellent and EPC A during this project.
With many different materials within the buildings which all needed to be removed, Anglian utilised its expertise to complete each stage of the demolition process. This included carefully removing large panes of glass and metal spiral staircases, as well as saving 3000 bricks to be reused in the next construction phase.
As with every Anglian demolition job, all waste created was transported back to Anglian’s 10-acre facility in Attleborough to be processed. As much material as possible was reclaimed for recycling or looped back into the circular economy, including 87 tonnes of metal, seven tonnes of glass and 11.5 tonnes of rubble.
Andy Elvin, senior contracts manager at Anglian Demolition & Asbestos, said: “We were delighted to undertake this latest project for Wates on behalf of Longfellow. This was a significant project for us which utilised the many skills we have within the team here at Anglian. As a business, we are committed to reducing the impact of demolition jobs on the environment by segregating and processing our waste as standard. This approach complemented perfectly the aims of Longfellow to create state-of-the-art premises with minimal environmental impact and the highest standards.”
Established in 2007, Anglian Demolition & Asbestos is East Anglia’s leading multi-service contractor. Its specialist divisions include Demolition, Waste Recycling, Asbestos Surveys and Removal, Scaffolding, and Earthworks and Remediation. To find out more, see
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Attleborough-based demolition and asbestos services company Anglian, is using an innovative labelling system using QR codes to make project files easily accessible on-site while also cutting down on paper. The initiative, which ran as a highly successful trial for Anglian’s asbestos division, is now being rolled out across other areas of the business. Anglian is the only company in the South of the UK to utilise the labelling system.
Anglian originally began using QR codes on-site for asbestos surveys last year. The system, developed by Start Software, uses an individual QR code which is displayed within the premises and enables any contractor working there to scan it with their phone to see all documentation relating to the site. This provides easy access to reports such as the asbestos register which outlines the location and extent of any asbestos containing materials within the property, as well as other documents such as asbestos survey reports, management plans and site floor plans. By hosting all the documentation electronically, contractors can ensure they are working safely using the most current information.
To date, the company has transferred more than 20 sites onto the innovative labelling system. Following the successful use of QR labelling for asbestos projects, Anglian is now expanding the system across its other divisions starting with scaffolding where it will be able to host site files and drawings.
Nick Davenport, asbestos survey manager at Anglian, said: “The QR code labels have revolutionised the way we store records for the projects we’ve worked on and how contractors can access information on-site. As a business, waste is very close to our hearts (Anglian has a dedicate waste recycling division) and we’re always looking for ways to reduce our impact on the environment. We’ve gone from having huge folders of printed documents to providing everything electronically which can be easily scanned through to find the relevant page for the individual visiting the site. Based on success within our asbestos division, we’re now rolling this out across other areas of the business which typically rely on storing pages and pages of documents such as drawings and compliance certificates.”
A multi-service contractor, Anglian’s divisions include Anglian Demolition & Asbestos, Anglian Scaffolding, Anglian Earthworks & Remediation and Anglian Waste Recycling. For more details, see www.angliandemo.co.uk.
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Opening hours, pop-ups and new walkthrough photo opportunity on Chantry Square.
Chantry Place Norwich, home to brands including Flannels, Frasers, H&M, Mango, Urban Outfitters and Zara, has announced its opening hours and plans for the festive period.
Chantry Place is now decked out for Christmas with its spectacular Christmas lights, including Santa’s sleigh and an 8-meter Christmas tree inside – plus, a new walkthrough Christmas present photo opportunity on Chantry Square.
As well as welcoming new names including Ben and Jerry’s, Flannels, Mango and Rosa’s Thai to Chantry Place this year, the Centre is also hosting seasonal pop-ups.
Thistle Gem has returned until 31st January 2025 selling a variety of baseball caps, flat caps, pompom beanies, scarves and gloves. The Calendar Club is back selling a large range of calendars, diaries, planners and books until 5th January 2025. Lovey Dovey is at Chantry Place until 19th January 2025, selling its popular range of charms, bracelets, anklets and necklaces. Sense Aroma is on the lower ground floor until 12th January 2024 selling a luxury range of diffusers and fragrance oils. Visitors can also shop at Pollyfields on Chantry Square from 11th November to 24th December 2024, selling luxury, handcrafted garlands, wreaths and decorations.
Visitors will have even longer to shop as Chantry Place will stay open an extra hour every Thursday throughout December from Thursday 5th December until 7pm, as well as until 7pm on Monday 23rd December 2024. The Centre will be open from 9am to 5pm on Christmas Eve.
Plus, Chantry Place will be supporting Alive UK, a local charity which aims to provide emergency support for people in crisis in Norfolk, with a Christmas gifts and treats appeal for local children and their caregivers. Visitors can drop off gifts in the box opposite Boots in the Centre now.
Paul McCarthy, general manager at Chantry Place, said: “This year has been a fantastic year at Chantry Place, with new openings and our retail offering remaining really strong, with even more choice for visitors at Chantry Place for their Christmas shopping. Our Christmas lights provide the perfect backdrop to the festivities, with our sleigh and decorations providing some fantastic selfie opportunities. We have gifts suitable for everyone, from fashion to beauty, perfume, toys, chocolates, homeware, jewellery and more. Plus, visitors can enjoy our array of restaurants from Ask Italian to The Real Greek and Wagamama, or enjoy a festive coffee and treat while they shop from our many cafes and coffee shops. Plus, with convenient city centre car parking too, we have everything under one roof this Christmas.”
Chantry Place is home to stores including Apple, Flannels, Frasers, H&M and Zara, and restaurants including Ask Italian, Wagamamas, YO! and more.
Go Green Grants of up to £8,000 are available to village halls, community buildings and sports halls in West Norfolk. Applications must be from constituted groups directly responsible for the management of the community building. Grants can cover up to 75% of project costs to make energy efficiency improvements to the building. Grants are provided via the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk and are funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.