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Stanton Precast to make tunnel segments

The high speed rail link is creating 90 jobs “Having targeted the HS2 project over four
near Ilkeston although it is no longer com- years ago as an opportunity to not only grow
ing to the East Midlands. our business but also provide a legacy for
Stanton Precast is to make 13,290 concrete future manufacturing in the East Midlands,
segments which will be slotted together to this contract delivers on both and is the
make nearly four miles of tunnels. culmination of a lot of hard work.”
The firm will deliver to three sites in the The tunnels will be covered with earth and
countryside of Buckinghamshire and North- built by engineers who say they will not
amptonshire, starting at Chipping Warden. spoil rural views.
This will entail two arches for trains head- HS2 Ltd project client Rohan Perin said:
ing north and south with building work due “Our green tunnels are a great example of
to be completed in 2024. what we’re doing to blend the new railway
Stanton Precast will also supply segments into the landscape and protect communi-
for two tunnels at Wendover, Bucks and ties living close to the line. But it is also a
Greatworth, Northants. major boost for Stanton Precast and their
All will have specially made tunnel mouths supply chain, showing how HS2 is creating
to reduce the noise of expresses as they jobs and opportunities across the UK right
leave. now.”
Managing director Colin Richardson said:

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Listed
in Top 50 Inclusive Employers Index

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) has been ranked 39th in the Inclusive Top 50
Employers Index 2021.
The Index, which showcases the top 50 leading organisations working across all strands
of diversity including age, disability, gender, LGBT+, race, faith, and religion, identifies
organisations that are the true leaders of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Area Manager Clive Stanbrook said: “A Top 50 ranking is a fantastic achievement for
DFRS and testament to the work taking place across the Service to develop a positive
culture, welcome challenge, and encourage diversity in recruitment, development and
promotion.”
An advisory panel reviewed the Service’s submission for the Index which included, the
signing of a Disability Charter, active Employee Networks and Positive Action workshops
to encourage job applications from underrepresented groups.
Area Manager Stanbrook went onto say: “This good news comes a matter of days since the
Service received an Outstanding Workplace Award following its bi-annual cultural survey,
and just over a month since it was awarded a Gold Standard enei TIDEmark - these awards
are all continued evidence that DFRS is an excellent and inclusive place to work, adopting a
People First approach to both its employees and the diverse communities it serves.”

Going green and offering

apprenticeships

Heydays Waste Solutions Limited, a com- the incineration along with the waste.
pany based at Castledine House, Heanor “This is cutting some of our customers
Road, Ilkeston, is offering environmentally carbon emissions down by 30%, whilst also
friendly solutions to disposing waste and being a cheaper alternative. With years of
taking on unemployed people as part of its experience in the waste industry, we are
growth. one of the UK’s leading hazardous waste
Louis Devonshire, operations manager says: management companies. We are transparent
“We are innovating the way that waste and non-biased when it comes to choosing
is collected and disposed of through a our suppliers.
strong network chain of suppliers to make “We will ensure that our clients are met with
everything more greener and safer for the the best customer service followed by safe,
environment. legal and compliant waste disposal for all
“We are growing very quickly in the short different waste streams.
time that we have been incorporated and “We are also looking to set on apprentice-
we will be looking to expand our team and ships and hire the unemployed as our com-
offer jobs to the local community and the pany starts to grow offering them training
unemployed. not only within our industry but training
“The way we are innovating waste is by that is recognised throughout others as well
sourcing the market for better ways in which to further extend the possibilities of their
materials are recycled so we can offer them careers.
to our clients. For example, we are working “We are dedicated to committing more to
closely with a supplier who has currently the social value of not only Ilkeston but the
developed a recyclable sharps container surrounding boroughs as well.”
which otherwise would have been thrown in