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The PDA Notice Board will bring you the latest news and updates about our Association and also the wider issues and concerns across our industry reported on by Head Office staff and Committee Members.
Further information can be found on all of these campaigns and initiatives on the PDA website. If you
have an opinion or question on the topics discussed contact Head Office on 024 7635 3776.
Dear Members, I have some excellent news on our securing of generous funding from CITB as part of the qualifying the workforce initiative. The PDA has been awarded funding for a project to recruit and train four new Painting & Decorating Assessors and also funding to support some places for the L2 NVQ and L3 NVQ in Decorative Finishing. This is a great opportunity for discounted training for CITB registered Members and the project will be rolled out by our Associate Member Ann
Cook
Training. See page 32 for full details and the next steps - don’t miss out on this
opportunity to
enhance your skills! Neil Ogilvie, CEO
PDA Members Benefit from Discount Fuel Cards from The Fuelcard People
Members can benefit from a free, no-obligation discount fuel card from our exclusive fuel card partner, The Fuelcard People. The Fuelcard People offer an unbeatable range of fuel cards, with
commercial rate fuel cards valid at 7000+ pumps across the UK, including BP, Shell, Esso, Texaco, Tesco, Morrisons, The Co-Operative, Gulf, Pace, Emo, Murco and Moto forecourts, as well as the Diesel Direct (Keyfuels) and UK Fuels networks.
Savings With a fuel card from The Fuelcard People, you pay the same fixed weekly price wherever you fill up, meaning savings of up to 5p per litre, and up to 10p per litre savings at motorway pumps. Also, you can enjoy up to a fortnight’s interest-free credit, and reduced administration time as your fuel purchase paperwork is replaced by a single weekly invoice.
Service The Fuelcard People will help you find the best fuel card for your needs rather than push you towards a pre-decided product. If you ever need to talk to them, you can call your dedicated account manager directly rather than an anonymous call centre, and you can also access your account details online 24/7, including recent transactions.
Security All fuel cards provided by The Fuelcard People are PIN protected, so if a card is lost or stolen, it is completely useless to anyone else, as it is tied to a specific driver or vehicle. Fuel cards can also only be used for refuelling, removing the possibility of unauthorised purchases, which can happen with credit cards. The benefits of having Via Direct’s fuel card mean genuine savings for your business. To find out more, call 0844 870 8537 and speak to their friendly
fuel card team, or visit our fuel card comparison website. †Savings may depend on credit rating, usage and other market factors. Administration costs can be reduced by using such tools as e-Services and e-Billing. Savings are not guaranteed.
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facebook.com/thePDA Farrow & Ball Factory Visit
The PDA is running a visit to the Farrow and Ball paint and wallpaper factory in Wimborne, Dorset on 26 October. The visit is from 10am -2pm and subject to a maximum of 20 places. If you would like to attend please contact
neil@paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk or 024 7635 3776
Economy roundup
• GDP growth in the second quarter of this year edged up to 0.3%, from 0.2% in the first quarter according to the Office for National Statistics, but it remains well down on 2016 levels.
• Construction output fell by 1.3% quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter of 2017, with similar declines in both new work and repair & maintenance.
• The Markit/CIPS construction PMI slid to 51.1 in August, its lowest level for a year, although it remains in positive territory… just!
• Housing starts in England totalled 41,170 in the second quarter of 2017, 3% down on the previous quarter.
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