Work still continuing to make Formby Pinewoods safe again

AS 2021 ended Storm Arwen hit the UK hard, coursing havoc across the UK. Shockingly, the damage is still being cleared up, in the Mersey Forrest. Formby Point and Victoria Road where again affected by clean up work over the last week, as the National Trust work hard to make the Pinewoods safe again. For the safety of visitors are being reminded to keep an eye on the Trust's Twitter feed for updates and to keep out of the areas that specialist tree surgeons are working in. These areas will be re-opened soon as work is complete to make the storm damaged trees in the Pinewoods safe again. The National Trust said:- "We are sorry for any issues coursed by the temporarily restrictions within the Formby Pinewoods and some roads whilst work is taking place. It is vital that this work takes place and we thank you for your support and understanding." More information can be found on:- NationalTrust.Org.UK/Formby and on Twitter.

₤23.37M contract awarded to west Lancashire based Northern Diver International

Multiple requirements will be consolidated under one contract with a 2 year extension option. Northern Diver International will manage the reliability, safety and availability of the equipment as well as leading equipment training and maintaining underwater tools.

Commenting on the award Northern Diver Managing Director Melanie Simm, said:- "Northern Diver have invested heavily in R&D, staff training and infrastructure over the last three years in preparation for such an opportunity. We are pleased to have won the contract and very proud to supply the Royal Navy and we look forward building on our partnership further going forward."

The contract provides a single source for Air Diving equipment and Diving Dress and Ancillaries that simplifies support to the UK Armed Forces. With the contract reviewing the reliability of the equipment alongside defect reporting it will be able to suggest equipment changes that will ultimately improve the equipment covered as well as looking at more cost effective ways of managing the equipment. The contract has supported engineering, technician, project management, Financial, Supply Chain Management and Admin jobs.

Andy Liddell, DE&S Salvage and Marine Operations Head, said:- "I'm extremely proud of the collaborative way we work with our partners and clients. This contract supports British industry and manufacturing and delivers significant capability enhancements for the Royal Navy end users."