As Liverpool gears up for its Year of the Environment in 2009, the second Merseyside Transport Conference will examine transport for a growing city region and look at issues to be tackled in future - such as traffic growth and climate change.

The conference, to be held in Liverpool Town Hall on October 23, will discuss the link between the economy and transport. Debate will centre on managing the increased need to travel without creating unaccepatble traffic growth and improving quality of life.

Keynote speakers include Neil Scales, as Chair of the LTP Partnership, who will update delegates on progress on the Merseyside Local Transport Plan (LTP) and discuss planning for the future. Other keynote speakers include Phil Redmond - Deputy Chair of the Liverpool Culture Company, Joanne Jennings - Chief Executive of Liverpool One and John Whitelegg, Professor of Sustainable Transport at Liverpool John Moores University.

For more information and how to book, visit Merseytravel’s website by clicking here…

Afternoons bring peace of mind!

Come along to our FREE combined Trade Waste / Computer Security event at BT Convention Centre, Liverpool on 29 October 2008

We listened and you told us that trade waste and computer security are two issues you are concerned about.  So on Wednesday 29 October 2008 we are organising a double event at the BT Convention Centre on the Kings Dock.

The morning session will tell you everything you need to know about waste and recycling with presentations from the Environment Agency and others and case studies of firms who have mastered the art of reducing the cost of waste and saving our environment.

09.00    Registration

10.00    Welcome and introduction by Chair of morning session
Jack Stopforth, Chief Executive, Liverpool Chamber of Commerce

10.05    Climate Change and Year of the Environment
Councillor Berni Turner, Executive Member for the Environment, Liverpool City Council

10.20    The North West Development Agency and the Environment Agency
The regional and national perspectives on business waste.

Questions and Answers

11.00 Coffee and Exhibition

11.30    Groundwork Merseyside (Enworks), Envirolink, Knowsley Business Environment Club and Encams
All the local help and advice you need to help the environment and make a profit.

Questions and Answers

12.45 Lunch and Exhibition.

In the afternoon, Merseyside Police High Tech Computer Crime Team, the City of London Fraud Squad, and Littlewoods Shop Direct should help keep your computers clean from nasty viruses and give you some tips on trading on the Internet.

14.00  High Tech Crime
Chaired by Steve Jackson,  North West Fraud Forum

14.15  Computer Security
Detective Sergeant Geoff Conway, Merseyside Police,
High Technology Crime Unit.

14.45 Coffee and Exhibition.

15.30 Fraud on the Internet
Detective Inspector Roy West, City of London Police,
Mike Wyeth, Head of Security, Littlewoods Shop Direct .

Questions and Answers.

16.00 Visit exhibitors.

17.00 Finish.

Throughout the day Merseyside recycling companies and computer specialists will exhibit their products in the exhibition area, which is also where you will find your free coffee and lunch. You will be able to speak to firms that recycle everything from your food waste to your paper to your old computers. Plus all the specialists who can keep your IT secure.

If you want the chance to exhibit your company at the conference, get in touch with Sue or Melissa on 0151 227 1234.

To book your place at this FREE event please email your name and company details to events@liverpoolchamber.org.uk