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Supporting our communities
Two very different recent initiatives show how May Gurney is 'doing its bit' within the communities in which it operates.
First, East Sussex Highways has stepped in and sponsored 500 high-visibility tabards (sleeveless jackets), which will be used to boost and renew the local council's stocks for children and adults participating in approved 'Walking Bus' schemes.
"This sponsorship arrangement with May Gurney will help our children, and indeed the whole community"
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A Walking Bus is a supervised group of children escorted to school by trained volunteers along a set route, to a pre-arranged timetable. Currently around 300 children from 23 schools are involved in such schemes across East Sussex. The county council helps schools identify a safe route, provides insurance, trains volunteers and works with them to make all other arrangements to support children's safety.
Matthew Lock, Lead Member for Transport and Environment said: "This sponsorship arrangement in partnership with May Gurney will help our children, and indeed the whole community, share in the road safety benefits resulting from fewer cars and less congestion. The schools and children will in turn reap the benefits of being fitter, healthier and ready to learn."
John Jackson, Operations Director for May Gurney Highway Services added: "Along with our supply chain partner, Parker Merchanting, we are delighted to be associated with such a scheme.
"We have many people working on the road network nationwide and understand the dangers of working on and using the highway. We are committed to working towards the long-term safety for all road users and this sort of initiative is an important step in protecting both the environment and the safety of all involved."
 Meanwhile, in the West Midlands a junior football team sponsored by May Gurney - as part of the company's support for the local community - is currently in contention to win four different competitions this season.
The Dudley Juniors Under 14s team plays in the first division of the Stourbridge and District Youth Football League. The team members have been playing together since the under 7s age group.
The team is currently in third position in the league and still remains in three cup completions - having knocked out the cup favourites Hendsford Town in the last round of the prestigious South Staffordshire Cup.
Tim Read, Utility Services' Managing Director, comments: "It's great to be able to support these lads and keep their enthusiasm for their sport alive - in a few years we might be watching them in national competition. It would be nice to think they remember us as their original sponsor and get us some tickets for the local derby!"
Good luck to the lads from everyone at May Gurney - particularly those based in the local Tipton office, working for South Staffordshire Water.
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A sustainable approach
May Gurney's stated goal of 'Being the best' construction and support services company is accelerating its progress in working with customers to develop more sustainable ways of doing business.
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16-18 September
NEC, Birmingham
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