CONFERENCE 2025
The Studio, Glasgow, 19th September 2025
Celebrating 30 Years of Progress
The SCLF Annual Conference champions best practice in land contamination assessment and management — and this year, we're proud to mark 30 years of SCLF
Programme now available!
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
We’re delighted to announce that the SCLF Annual Conference is returning in person this year — and once again, we’ll be hosting it at The Studio in Glasgow, a venue many of you told us you loved!
This year’s conference is extra special as it marks the launch of SCLF’s 30th anniversary celebrations. Our programme will not only deliver the high-quality insights and knowledge-sharing you have come to expect — it will also reflect on the key milestones of the past three decades, while exploring the challenges and innovations shaping our future.
To cap off the day, join us for a relaxed networking reception — a great opportunity to connect with peers, speakers, and industry leaders.
🎟️ Don't miss out — be part of this landmark event in our sector’s calendar. Secure your place today!
SESSION 1 CHAIR : KATE MARK / CAROLE McRAE, PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND
Registration and refreshments from 9AM
9:30 - 9:40
WELCOME TO #SCLF2024
Stevi Collins | SCLF Chair / Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant – Woolgar Hunter
9:40 - 9:50
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT UPDATE
Helen Mansbridge | Environmental Protection Team Leader – Contaminated Land, Scottish Government
9:50 - 10:10
REVIEWING PROGRESS IN TACKLING VACANT AND DERELICT LAND
Hamish Trench | Chief Executive – Scottish Land Commission
10:10 - 10:30
GROWING IN COMMUNITIES
Lou Evans | GrowGreen Scotland
10:30 - 10:50
DISCUSSION ON COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND PANEL Q&A
Put your questions to our session 1 speakers
10:50 - 11:10
BREAK AND EXHIBITION
Your chance to network too!
11:10 - 11:30
CASE STUDY: PFAS RISK RANKING FOR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES SITES
Melanie Lipsham | Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer, Leap Environmental (part of the RSK group)
11:30 - 11:50
BEST PRACTICE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE RECLAMATION OF A COMPLEX FORMER INDUSTRIAL SITE
Lawrence Bowden | Senior Director, Geosyntec Consultants
11:50 - 12:10
2023 - ANNUAL SURVEY OF CONTAMINATED LAND INDUSTRY REPORT
Chris Provan | Business Development Manager, i2 Analytical
12:10 - 12:30
PANEL Q&A
Put your questions to our session 2 speakers
12:30 - 13:30
LUNCH AND NETWORKING
Plenty of time to visit the exhibition
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