News

30 Aug 2023

New housing planning policy proposals prompt MPA response

Two different policy proposals to boost housebuilding, announced by the Government and Labour Opposition, have triggered a reaction from the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

09 Aug 2023

MPA appoints Executive Director for Energy and Climate Change

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Dr Diana Casey as Executive Director for Energy and Climate Change, including heading up the MPA’s product groups for Cement and Industrial Lime. She takes over from Dr Pal Chana, who continues to provide support as a Special Advisor to the MPA.

02 Aug 2023

Construction struggles as demand for essential materials drops - MPA

New figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) provide more concrete evidence of the slowdown in Britain’s construction industry.

02 Aug 2023

Former HSE Principal Inspector takes up top health and safety job at MPA

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed former HM Principal Inspector Colin Mew as its new Head of Health and Safety.

28 Jul 2023

Frustration over Govt refusal to ringfence planning fees - MPA

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has expressed deep disappointment at the Government decision not to ringfence income from increased planning fees to spend on council planning services. MPA is calling on the Government to urgently reconsider the decision.

27 Jul 2023

MPA and its members support World Drowning Prevention Day

MPA and its members shared key water safety messages on World Drowning Prevention Day on 25th July and two media events were supported by MPA as part of a multi-agency campaign to raise public awareness at the start of the school holidays.

26 Jul 2023

Planning “super-squad” needed beyond city Investment Zones

Government proposals to invest £13.5 million in a “super-squad” team of planners needs to be extended to include minerals planning, according to the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

21 Jun 2023

Net Negative 2040 Roadmap launched by MPA Lime

Lime producers in Great Britain have come together to launch an ambitious plan to accelerate decarbonisation and deliver ‘net negative’ carbon emissions by 2040.

20 Jun 2023

Minerals planning as essential as minerals themselves – MPA/RTPI

The essentiality of both minerals and minerals planners was a recurring theme at last week’s Minerals Planning Conference, jointly hosted by Mineral Products Association (MPA) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

14 Jun 2023

MPA launches digital version of ‘Sharing Good Practice 2022/23’

The Mineral Product Association’s (MPA's) 'Sharing Good Practice 2022/23' is now available for download from Safequarry.com. The Guide is a fantastic compendium of the best entries from 2022/23 MPA Health and Safety Awards and includes links to short videos highlighting the key features of the innovations and the benefits delivered.