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Hi, I'm looking into taking on a apprentice through the careers scheme, I currently use self employed staff. However this can lead to a shortfall in staff during the busy periods. Any advice would be appreciated, Cheers

I've got the schedule which was put in place in 1983, the trees are Birch and they are a lot younger than that. I'm pretty sure there are no orders on them when relating to them on the plans. But planning has advised me to check just in case.

I've been asked by my client to check the status of TPO's on trees adjoining his boundary. I've checked with planning and there is a discrepancy on the schedule as the species of trees are not on the schedule for the area. But planning has advised that they might be covered and advised me to check with the Arb Officer. I've asked for clarification from the Arb Officer nearly a month ago and very little advice has been given. I've chased this up on a few occasions but just keep getting the response of I'll let you know by the end of the week. How can I proceed with this, as the customer is on my case with regards to starting the work.

Big Beech removal, 2015

Been looking at used 150's but they hold good money, and its a risk with any used machine. The 125's are in reach for me as a new machine, but I've always used diesel power so I'm not 100% on the 125.

Good point on the fuel the stats are 4 liters an hour, which is thirsty. My entec use 10 litres max during a long day chipping.

They are being updated with double sided blades, steel fans etc

Evening all, I'm considering a new TW125. Probably been asked before but can I have some opinions on these machines. I currently use a Entec ch35 but its getting a bit old in the tooth:001_smile:. My business is only small and I cant justify a new TW230, without finance etc. Thanks

I've just started out on my own, I'm applying to get on a civil engineering companies supply list. They've asked for a few policies:-quality, drugs & alcohol, environment & health and safety. I've sorted the environmental, drugs & alcohol. Can anyone give me any advice on quality & health & safety policies. Cheers

I've considered my pension, I've paid into a fire service pension for the past 10 years and probably till retirement at 55. That's nearly 30 years of pension contributions at present. I'm pretty sure we'll be ok on this front.

Thanks for the replies guys, I work as well as a retained firefighter so this is extra income. There's probably no chance of reducing my hours due to me working in a team of 2. On paper it all looks good but its just taking that step after being employed with regular money/benefits for 20 odd years. My wife & family are fully behind me which is awesome. I'll keep you all posted, thanks again

I've been employed by the same employer for the past 20+ years (a borough council). The pay has never been the best, and the career progression prospects are practically zero. I've ran my own small business along side my whole time job for the past 10 years & built a good rep/client base in this time. All my kit is paid for saw's, chipper, truck etc. I feel that the time is right for me, any advice would be appreciated. Cheers

Does anyone use one of these machines, or similar. Any opinions would be appreciated, thanks

Thanks for the info, I've got a job on removing self seeders from a grave yard. Terrain is good with good access, just don't fancy carrying it all out by hand. Cheers again.