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[25 AUG 00] NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL NEWS
Workers to Spend Four Months In The Community

Workers at an industrial plant in Nuneaton have been ‘loaned’ to the council after their factory was burned to the ground.

Employees at Abbey Metal Finishing will be working on community projects until their new building is up and running again.

It means the 11 will be working on schemes that the council probably would not have been able to afford.

Peter Bagguley, managing director at Abbey Metal Finishing, said his staff could work on the projects. They have recently received health and safety training and issued with appropriate protective clothing.

The schemes they are working on include: meadow and stream maintenance in Whittleford Park, woodland area maintenance in West Nuneaton, Keresley Green Track footpath maintenance at the rear of Howat Road plus general footpath and bridleway clearance.

If time allows, they could move on to: hedgerow planting, wildflower management, clean up project of Brook Fields, and establishment of a new environmental area.

Mr Bagguley explained his actions. He said:

“As a result of a serious fire which damaged our premises earlier this year, Abbey Metal Finishing have been able to make staff available to carry out community projects.

“Their involvement in these projects has given those involved a sense of personal achievement and seeing the results of their work around the borough will give them enormous pride for years to come. 

“I believe that the staff will also benefit by increasing their team building skills and work ethic."

Councillor Bob Hicks, chair of the human resources committee, said:

"On behalf of the authority, I welcome this offer from Abbey Metal Finishing.

“It not only signifies innovative partnership working, but will have a beneficial effect on the community and stimulate ownership of the environment.

“This is a unique event in partnership between the Council and the community.  This has surely been an ill wind that has blown many people some good."

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