The Car Wash Association (CWA) was established in 2007 and represents wash operators and industry suppliers.
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The Environment Agency (EA) has today officially declared a Severe Drought in East and West Sussex alongside Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.
Members are advised to read the EA's blog on drought for more information on how it can affect you business: environmentagency.blog.gov.u…
South-West Water Authority announced this week that they are also proposing a Non-Essential Use Ban (NEUB) to DEFRA for parts of Devon and Dorset with suggestions that they could remain under drought conditions until Spring 2027. (1/3)
Brian Madderson, Chairman of the CWA, said “This means that there are now three such NEUB proposals to replace existing TUBs (temporary use bans) with DEFRA, after Southern and South-East Water Authorities have already submitted their applications during recent weeks” (2/3)
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Northern Irish Spar wholesaler Henderson Group has fended off rising employee costs to report a £13 million increase in pre-tax profit to £76 million in 2025. Turnover rose 8.7% to £1.5 billion. forecourttrader.co.uk/latest…
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The Car Wash Association (CWA) is lobbying against Southern Water’s request for permission to enforce a stricter water ban which could force mechanical car washes to close. forecourttrader.co.uk/latest…
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Forecourt Eye and Facewatch are partnering to offer petrol station operators a single crime reporting platform “in an urgent response” to the growing number of incidents at the pump and in the shop. forecourttrader.co.uk/latest…
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As millions of people are hit with hosepipe bans in the UK, the Car Wash Association (CWA) has been making progress in persuading water suppliers to allow responsible valeting hubs to remain open for as long as possible during shortages. forecourttrader.co.uk/latest…
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The forecourt sector was making headlines over the weekend, with industry representatives rebutting accusations that motorists are being ripped off at the pumps in a succession of media appearances. forecourttrader.co.uk/latest…
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Preen's more environmental "touch-free AI-driven robotic car wash", which avoids scratching and can be used for soft tops, is due to be launched in the UK next year. forecourttrader.co.uk/equipm…
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The Prime Minister has announced an extra £1m of funding, and a new team of 18 investigators tasked with tackling people who do not have the right to work in the UK, with hand car washes first in the initiative's firing line. forecourttrader.co.uk/news/g…
Brian Madderson, Chairman of the CWA, has welcomed the Government initiative, announced by the Prime Minister to reporters on his flight returning from the G20 Summit, that Rachel Reeves would be detailing plans for the Fair Work Agency (FWA) when established next Spring. (1/5)
Madderson said: “By targeting these non-compliant businesses, our law-abiding members will not be undermined by those ignoring the rules. At long last measures are being enacted to provide a level playing field in this £2.5billion/year car wash sector.” (4/5)
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Lois and Maria attended an event last night at the House of Lords to launch the @RMIF_CWA research on a proposed hand car wash registration scheme.
This is a sector that needs regulation and our #SafeCarWashApp has a key role to play in helping identify exploitation.
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I’m looking forward to providing an update on the UK car washing industry next week in Amsterdam. See you there
Commenting on HMRC doubling the number of its staff trained in tax evasion, Gordon Balmer, Executive Director of the CWA, said:
"Whilst it is encouraging that HMRC has increased resources to tackle this, it is vital that these resources are focused on the worst offenders." (1/2)