On behalf of the FPC team and council, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and prosperous 2007. We are looking forward to a busy and exciting year, rising to new challenges and developing new relationships.

The FPC Council is committed to the wellbeing of the consortium and its members and we will be focused on offering advice and information, keeping you updated on new issues and voicing your concerns to the various government bodies both here and in the EU.

It was good to meet so many of you in 2006 and the coming year will see the FPC team out and about around the UK visiting as many of its members as possible.

In 2007, we are looking to extend our range of services and encourage you to look out for news bulletins on energy efficiency and carbon footprint initiatives. The FPC recently won an award from the Carbon Trust for activities in promoting carbon emission reduction, energy efficiency and the mitigation of climate change.

We are excited about the launch of our new website later this month which will offer a wealth of practical, useful information to members. Watch your emails for the announcement and we look forward to your feedback as we develop this new and effective resource over the coming year.