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Community Advisory Panel 2011 Annual Report

The following provides a brief summary of the Community Advisory Panel (CAP) meetings in 2011.

February

In February the CAP heard about proposals for possible energy from waste facility at Dow Corning. The meeting was co-presented with representatives from the link company Waste Recycling Group (WRG). There was a good discussion on the proposed project and the CAP members were generally very supportive of this technology although the project was later withdrawn.

April

Fire safety at home is an important consideration for everyone. This month’s presenter helped the CAP understand the importance of home fire safety through some graphic images and videos.

June

Following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Zeon Chemicals, a Japanese company, needed to quickly rework its supply chains to help supply its customers. In June the CAP heard from the Barry Zeon site manager on how the Barry Zeon site stepped up to the challenge and helped to keep the supply chain going.

September

One of the Environment Agency inspectors for some of the companies in the Barry Industrial Complex presented to the CAP in September. The inspector talked about how the Agency goes about inspecting industrial companies and the changes that were proposed within the Agency itself.

November

Following Dow Corning’s incident in October, the November CAP meeting was devoted to discussing the incident. Presentations were made on Dow Corning’s very high response capabilities and Dow Corning’s emergency response preparedness. 

December

The panel members attended the annual Christmas meal.

Helpline calls

Calls to the Helpline were reviewed and discussed at each meeting. 

Changes to the CAP membership in 2011

Three new members were welcomed to the CAP in 2011. These new people represent different areas of Barry and Sully