Thursday

Thursday can be a funny day at conference, as it is the last day, but I thought the idea of a free branch farewell breakfast certainly encouraged a fairly good attendance.  It was also my chance to spend a bit of good quality time in the exhibition and chat to exhibitors.  It's always good to get their feedback to make sure we get our offering right.  I am very pleased by the number already booked for next year under our priority early booking scheme.  The awards were announced for best stands – many congratulations to Surrey County Council and Wragg Bros.  There was also a chance to have some photos on the TSI stand

It was then off to the main auditorium for the final session and presentation of some more hero awards.  Then a quick rush round to thank as many people as possible before heading off to London for the MJ awards.  We co sponsor the award with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and it was real tough competition this year.  I am really pleased for colleagues from Birmingham and the Illegal Money Lending Team for their well deserved award.