The WCEC launches Breaking Barriers Bursary to open doors for young people in the cleaning industry
The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) has launched an exciting new bursary programme, offering meaningful financial support to young people whose parents or guardians work in the cleaning industry. The initiative is part of a wider social mobility...
The CHSA honours former Chair Lorcan Mekitarian with Life Vice Presidency for ‘outstanding leadership’
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) governing council has elected Lorcan Mekitarian as a Life Vice President in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the association and the wider cleaning and hygiene industry. Lorcan was initially elected...
Cleaning and FM professionals from the higher education sector to gather for BACHEFM conference
This July, cleaning and facilities management professionals from across the higher education sector will come together at the BACHEFM annual conference, hosted at Harper Adams University. Taking place on 6-7 July, the conference theme, People, Performance and...
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...