Difference between revisions of "UKLPG"
(refs) |
|||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | '''UKLPG''' is the trade association for the LPG industry in the UK. | + | '''UKLPG''' is the trade association for the Liquid Petroleum & Gas (LPG) industry in the UK. |
==Lobbying== | ==Lobbying== | ||
According to Nikki Brown, who took up the position of UKLPG chair in January 2012, lobbying is crucial for the LP gas industry in these 'challenging times': | According to Nikki Brown, who took up the position of UKLPG chair in January 2012, lobbying is crucial for the LP gas industry in these 'challenging times': | ||
:The advocacy and lobbying work we undertake mustn’t be undervalued. To date, UKLPG has worked extremely hard to build effective relationships with a range of statutory bodies, government ministers and senior civil servants, achieving some excellent results for members. UKLPG speaks for the lpg gas industry with one voice and, in the coming months, with the Green Deal, Building Regulations Part L and Energy Company Obligations, this voice will be crucial in ensuring that the environment for lpg is as good as it can. <ref> Nikki Brown[http://www.lpgasmagazine.co.uk/a-different-perspective-from-new-uklpg-chair/ A Different Perspective from New UKLPG Chair], LP Gas, undated, acc 15 November 2013 </ref> | :The advocacy and lobbying work we undertake mustn’t be undervalued. To date, UKLPG has worked extremely hard to build effective relationships with a range of statutory bodies, government ministers and senior civil servants, achieving some excellent results for members. UKLPG speaks for the lpg gas industry with one voice and, in the coming months, with the Green Deal, Building Regulations Part L and Energy Company Obligations, this voice will be crucial in ensuring that the environment for lpg is as good as it can. <ref> Nikki Brown[http://www.lpgasmagazine.co.uk/a-different-perspective-from-new-uklpg-chair/ A Different Perspective from New UKLPG Chair], LP Gas, undated, acc 15 November 2013 </ref> | ||
| − | == | + | ===Lobbying firms retained=== |
| + | *[[Luther Pendragon]] provided UK public affairs consultancy services to UKLPG from September - November 2010. <ref> Association of Professional Political Consultants. APPC Register Entry, 1 Sep - 30 Nov 2010 </ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | The trade association secured a meeting with former energy minister [[Charles Hendry]] in November 2010 'to discuss energy issues'. <ref> [Department of Energy and Climate Change. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Oct - 31 Dec 2010 </ref> | ||
==People== | ==People== | ||
| Line 12: | Line 15: | ||
*Vice chair [[Henry Cubbon]], chief executive of [[Flogas]] | *Vice chair [[Henry Cubbon]], chief executive of [[Flogas]] | ||
*Treasurer [[Pat Ardis]], managing director of [[Cambrian Gas]] | *Treasurer [[Pat Ardis]], managing director of [[Cambrian Gas]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Affiliations== | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 01:08, 16 November 2013
UKLPG is the trade association for the Liquid Petroleum & Gas (LPG) industry in the UK.
Lobbying
According to Nikki Brown, who took up the position of UKLPG chair in January 2012, lobbying is crucial for the LP gas industry in these 'challenging times':
- The advocacy and lobbying work we undertake mustn’t be undervalued. To date, UKLPG has worked extremely hard to build effective relationships with a range of statutory bodies, government ministers and senior civil servants, achieving some excellent results for members. UKLPG speaks for the lpg gas industry with one voice and, in the coming months, with the Green Deal, Building Regulations Part L and Energy Company Obligations, this voice will be crucial in ensuring that the environment for lpg is as good as it can. [1]
Lobbying firms retained
- Luther Pendragon provided UK public affairs consultancy services to UKLPG from September - November 2010. [2]
The trade association secured a meeting with former energy minister Charles Hendry in November 2010 'to discuss energy issues'. [3]
People
- Rob Shuttleworth - CEO
Board
- Chair Nikki Brown, from Cavagna Group UK - appointed for two years from January 2012.
- Vice chair Henry Cubbon, chief executive of Flogas
- Treasurer Pat Ardis, managing director of Cambrian Gas
Affiliations
Notes
- ↑ Nikki BrownA Different Perspective from New UKLPG Chair, LP Gas, undated, acc 15 November 2013
- ↑ Association of Professional Political Consultants. APPC Register Entry, 1 Sep - 30 Nov 2010
- ↑ [Department of Energy and Climate Change. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Oct - 31 Dec 2010
