Find out how the carpet cleaning industry works at a free open day
Thinking about starting a carpet cleaning business or improving your current one? The National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) free open day is designed to help you understand how the industry really works before you invest. During the day you can: see live...
BCC and member columns in the news: Act now to secure a Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative apprenticeship place
The British Cleaning Council and members write monthly columns for both Cleaning and Maintenance and Tomorrow’s Cleaning. You can read recent columns below. To read the columns as they originally appeared, please visit https://cleaningmag.com/columnists and...
Deadline extended for entries for the prestigious British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) Awards 2026
Leading lights from the global cleaning community will be showcased at the annual British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) awards as the institute announced it had extended the deadline for award entries to 15 May 2026. Companies and organisations are invited to...
Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) appoints new Chair to lead the next phase
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has appointed a new Chair, Nick Thompson, who will lead the organisation as it moves into the next phase of its development. The appointment marks a step change for the CHSA: it is the first time the association...
BCC and member columns in the news: The Government recommends businesses join EIDA
The British Cleaning Council and members write monthly columns for both Cleaning and Maintenance and Tomorrow’s Cleaning. You can read recent columns below. To read the columns as they originally appeared, please visit https://cleaningmag.com/columnists and...
Kevin Meighan becomes new Master of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC)
Kevin Meighan has been officially installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners in an event celebrated at a glorious banquet at Mansion House. He succeeds the former Master, Darren Marston. Kevin is a Sales Director at NIC Services Group. He...
Thousands explore the latest developments in pest management at PestEx 2026
The breadth of knowledge and expertise required to protect public health from pest risks was on full display at British Pest Control Association’s (BPCA) PestEx 2026 trade show, held at Excel London. With more than 100 exhibitors from the UK, Europe and across the...
BCC and member columns in the news: Research report reveals key industry facts and figures
The British Cleaning Council and members write monthly columns for both Cleaning and Maintenance and Tomorrow’s Cleaning. You can read recent columns below. To read the columns as they originally appeared, please visit https://cleaningmag.com/columnists and...
We are extremely disappointed about the planned defunding of the Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative apprenticeship
Following an announcement by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP, the British Cleaning Council has issued the following statement. David Garcia, Chair of the British Cleaning Council, which represents the £72bn cleaning, hygiene and...
CHSA launches 2026 bursary: Providing financial support for young people going to university
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) 2026 bursary is now open for applications. The bursaries will be awarded in September this year, following a tough selection process. Successful applicants will receive £6,000 during their university career....
