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This year, Phil Hannant (NEC) and I attended the annual Hazards Conference on behalf of the POA. The event brought together health and safety representatives from unions across the country, creating a valuable opportunity to share experiences and knowledge around workplace safety.

I would like to thank the membership for electing me as General Secretary for a fourth term of office.

As you are aware the NEC are committed to the continued training and development of local Branch Officials.

Thompsons Solicitors have recently produced a helpful guide for Health & Safety Reps.

The National Executive has become aware that many workplaces are experiencing problems with the prevalence of rats and mice in the workplace.

Annual Conference Motion 14/2024 set out new Terms of Reference for the Health and Safety Consultative Committee.

The POA have provided a membership benefit from Chesterton Grant for over 2 years. Chesterton Grant can assist members with

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 27^th November 2024 for your information.

The POA NEC have never given up over the last 30 years in getting Section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 repealed.

Further to POA Circular 086/2024 the closing date for receipt of branch nominations was Friday 6th December 2024.