Latest News 24 May 2012

Council Chamber Refurbishment

Work is due to start in the week beginning 28 May 2012 to refurbish the Council Chamber.  There will be a partition door to enable the room to be split into two meeting rooms as required, click on the illustration left for a full screen view.  The works will also improve the lighting and decor and reveal the original 19th Century roof.

Charles Wilson Building

Work is set to continue in the Charles Wilson Building foyer over the summer.  The work is due to start mid June and finish by the end of  September 2012, the catering outlets will remain open and access to the stairs and lifts will be maintained.  Please visit the Charles Wilson project page for further information.

Estates Office Win Green Impact Gold Award

The Estates Office Team, i.e. everybody who works in the Estates Office,  won the Green Impact Gold and Innovation Awards this year, thanks to hard work and an inspirational team leader.  The picture below shows Sarah Peacock, the Estates Office Green Impact Team Leader, collecting the Gold award from Christine Fyfe, Pro-Vice Chancellor.  Also pictured are Emma Fieldhouse, Head of Environmental Management and Grant Charman, Deputy Director of Estates (Property Services). To find out more about Green Impact which is a national award, pleas goto to the Green Impact pages.

University Bike Park

The University Bike Park is free to all University staff and students.  It provides a safe dry environment to store your bike and registration is free.  To find out out how to register please visit the Bike Park page.

IT waste collection

A bi-weekly scheduled collection of IT waste is available free of charge and can be booked using the on-line form. To find out more please visit the Waste Guide for Departments page.

Post prices

Post prices for some services have recently increased by more than 30%. To find out the most cost effective way of sending your mail, please visit our Postal Services pages.

Parking news

• £5 replacement charge for lost parking permits in force from 1 May 2012
• Procedures for permit holders who change their car
• Additional visitor parking outside the University Sports Centre

This page gives advanced notice of major works affecting external areas  or whole buildings.  For information on other works please email us on estates@le.ac.uk