Another sell-out Annual Dinner welcomed 850 members and their guests last week. Through a small selection of awards and address from the association Chair, plus unparalleled networking opportunities and exceptional entertainment, the event celebrated the contributions of the industry and the individuals that push progress.
To celebrate the talented women in the rental and leasing industry, and mark International Women’s Day (8 March), the BVRLA has launched its new ‘Shine a Light’ series. Kicking off with a cluster of podcasts and blogs, the first wave of Shine a Light materials embrace the theme of Inspiring Inclusion.
Steve Cocks of Lex Autolease has been named as the latest recipient of the Freddie Aldous Outstanding Contribution Award. Presented at the BVRLA Annual Dinner last week, the award recognises an individual leading the way in their support for the industry.
Last week Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out the government’s tax and spending plans. The headline announcements in the Spring Budget spanned national insurance, childcare, and fuel duty. Of significance to BVRLA members are the plans to extend full expensing to rental and leasing, following extensive consultation including the BVRLA and other associations.
Policies impacting how and when zero-emission vehicles reach UK roads will be the topic of the BVRLA’s session at GreenFleet Live! On 21 March. Beyond the update from Catherine Bowen, the event will cover all aspects of net zero strategy for fleets of all sizes.
National Highways aims to at least halve the number of people killed or seriously injured on UK roads by the end of 2025. Its longer-term aspiration is achieving a zero-harm network.
Bill Esterson MP, Shadow Minister for Roads is confirmed as one of the keynote speakers for the BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge Conference in July. Opening the full-day event, Esterson will outline Labour’s priorities, its approach to decarbonisation and road policy, and what steps the party will take if it wins the next General Election.
Only by hearing from the experts can BVRLA members ensure their team members are set up for success. Our trainers have extensive experience from across the automotive industry and a focus on providing exceptional service to customers. Members can access their insights via the BVRLA’s Learning and Development programme of online and in-person courses.
Steve Cocks of Lex Autolease has been named as the latest recipient of the Freddie Aldous Outstanding Contribution Award. Presented at the BVRLA Annual Dinner, the award recognises an individual leading the way in their support for the industry.
Olivia Mills, Remarketing Manager and Gender Chair for Diversity and Inclusion at Zenith is part of the BVRLA’s Shine a Light series to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March. This year the theme is #InspireInclusion and Olivia talks about what this means to her and shares experiences of her Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) involvement at Zenith. Olivia shares tips for a woman working to achieve equity and also sound advice for an ally.