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Southwest Mobile Storage - Best Mobile Storage & Office Containers In Westminster, CO

Southwest Mobile Storage is a family-owned shipping container business founded in 1995. Our strength for more than 25 years comes from the specialized knowledge and passion of our people, along with serving over 24,000 commercial, construction and residential customers. Our facility and expertise in maintaining, manufacturing, and delivering corrugated steel containers is unrivaled in the industry.

While the rental side of our business is regional with branches throughout the Southwest, our container sales and modification operations are nationwide and becoming global. Westminster, CO offers a wide selection of portable offices and mobile storage containers you can rent, buy or modify.

Our experts in container rental, sales and customization are committed to providing you the highest quality and best experience from service to delivery - our reputation depends on it.

Whether your need is for storage, office space, moving, multi-purpose or custom use, we've got your back. Here's how:

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NO MATTER YOUR NEED, WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK.

STORE AT YOUR LOCATION

We bring your storage container to you for convenient, easy access at your home, business or jobsite. Plus, you'll get more choice in storage space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of a pod or add on building, saving money and energy.

STORE AT OUR LOCATION

Not enough room to keep a storage container at your business, home or construction site? No problem - we can store it for you. Plus, you get 70% more space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of public storage units.

CUSTOM STORAGE

Need a permanent storage solution for your business, residence or construction? We sell new and used shipping containers in many sizes with a variety of add-ons. Or customize a container to your specific storage needs with our certified fabrication experts.

LOCAL MOVE

Take your time packing with our moving containers. We'll deliver to your business or home and pick it up whenever you're ready to move. So, you don't have to stress about moving or making multiple trips in one day, like if you rented a moving truck.

LONG-DISTANCE MOVE

Our moving container solutions ensure the long-distance move of your home or business is highly efficient and affordable throughout the southwest. In fact, we usually cost 20%-40% less than full-service movers.

MOVING & STORAGE

We understand move-in and move-out dates might be different. We can store your moving container at our highly secure facilities until you're ready to move to your new home or business location, and you can conveniently access it at any time.

OFFICE USE

Whether you need a workspace, conference room, or other office requirement, our ground-mounted mobile offices meet any and all of your business needs. Plus, it's faster and easier than building additions.

BUSINESS USE

If you need your shipping container to serve multiple uses, such as office-storage combos, breakrooms and even utilities, we've got you covered. We'll modify a custom container to fit your business needs and bring your business to the next level

CUSTOM USE

We'll create a custom container to fit your unique needs anywhere in the US. With our container modification expertise, we make any idea a reality. From pop-up stores to multi-story structures, our unrivaled facilities and fabrication experts do it all.

You'll get your own dedicated storage and container expert to serve as your one point of contact for easy, convenient service you can trust.
With our wide selection of intermodal containers for sale and rent, you'll find exactly what you need, from size, to type and condition.
We maintain our rental fleet to the highest standard - our integrity depends on it.
Our certified, experienced Conex container modification experts have more than 500 years combined experience modifying ISO containers.
All of our containers come with high security dual-locking system for no additional charge, so you can rest assured your stored items stay safe and that you don't have to pay extra for it.
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At our unrivaled 90,000 sq ft indoor fabrication facility, ensuring your custom shipping container is made exactly to your specifications.
With our level of service, quality and expertise, you won't find a better value anywhere else.
Our portable offices include lighting and electrical outlets, internet hookups, HVAC and were crafted by our in-house steel container fabrication experts for top-quality construction.

Premium Quality - High Security

With Southwest Mobile Storage, you get much more than a POD or typical Conex box. You also get high security, unparalleled service and unmatched container modification expertise and facilities. No other company offers that much.

Shipping containers and storage containers come in a range of sizes. The most common external lengths are 20ft and 40ft with a width of 8ft. ISO Containers are typically 8ft 6in tall, but high cube containers are 9ft 6in tall. We also have steel containers in a variety of sizes from 10ft long to 45ft long to rent or buy, and we can modify shipping containers into any size you want.

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SMS Mobile Storage Containers have these high quality features:

1/8" thick steel plate bottom side rails
High strength steel supporting cross members
1 1/8" thick hardwood floor with galvanized self-tapping screws
16-gauge corrugated steel walls
16-gauge roof
270-degree swing cargo door(s)
High security dual-locking system*
Spot-grinded, primed & repainted with a beige high-grade water reducible alkyd direct-to-metal enamel*
* Comes standard on all rental units

SMS portable workspace containers have these structural features:

High security window bars, lever & deadbolt set with lock box
Studs & R-19 Insulation covered with wood paneling
1 1/8" marine board floor is covered with a durable single part gray epoxy coating
Dual pane low-E horizontal sliding windows with screens and miniblinds
18 Gauge steel polystyrene core 3-hour fire rated personnel door
All of our workspaces are manufactured in-house and arrive new or restored to factory specifications
Exterior load center operating on 100 Amp single phase 230 Volt power
Light switch, receptacles and 4' light fixtures; all wiring is Romex 12/2
CAT-6 voice and data lines with electrical junction box
HVAC units ranging from 1 ton to 2 ton on rentals; ability to customize up to 10 tons of cooling

Having flexible storage containers options is important, but security is crucial to protect your peace of mind and your possessions.

At Southwest Mobile Storage, we don't believe in leaving things to chance. We want you to rest easy knowing your inventory, documents, tools, equipment and other items are safe 24/7. That is why we equip SMS high-security slide bolt locking systems and lockboxes on our entire fleet of rental freight containers.

EVERY ONE OF OUR MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR RENT IN Westminster, CO, INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY MEASURES:

High-security slide-bolt locking system and extra-long lock box, giving you twice the security and peace of mind.
No holes to ensure your rental shipping container is wind and water-tight.
No rust for your safety.
14-gauge corrugated steel for strength and reinforcement.

Contact us to speak with a helpful, friendly representative to better understand our full range of capabilities. We are happy to answer any questions you have, go over pricing and set up a time and place to deliver your Conex box. Our quotes are 100% free and you are under no obligation to pay for your consultation.

COMMERCIAL STORAGE CONTAINERS TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY IN Westminster, CO

When you own a business or manage one, it's crucial to have efficient, affordable ways to store inventory and supplies, whether it's to grow your business or adapt to changes in the market, like the many caused by the pandemic.

Renting storage containers to keep at your business eliminates the cost and hassles of sending your staff to offsite storage facilities. Steel containers with roll up doors make storing and retrieving items faster and easier. Auto repair shops and other businesses that need easy access throughout the workday to secure storage for tools, parts, equipment or supplies find renting shipping containers to be the best solution for their business storage needs. Southwest Mobile Storage has your back.

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Renting portable offices gives your business more workspace, breakrooms, pop up stores, security booths and more, without the cost and red tape associated with constructing building additions. Plus, a steel storage container fits neatly into one parking space and provides much stronger security than Pods and way more convenience than self-storage units.

If you have a specific need, we can modify shipping containers to build whatever you need to grow your business. Whether it's a portable workspace to run your business, like a pop-up container bar, or a durable facility for scientific research, like a container laboratory, or even a container gym, our unrivaled fabrication facility and modification experts got you covered. Our full-time, in-house staff of certified welders, engineers, electricians, carpenters and painters have over 500 years combined experience modifying thousands of container projects for just about any business use you can imagine.

WHETHER YOUR BUSINESS IS COMMERCIAL, HEALTHCARE, GOVERNMENT OR EDUCATION, OR YOUR INTEREST IS TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY SHIPPING CONTAINERS, SMS HAS YOU COVERED:

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Offsite storage alternatives cause a mess of hassles and headaches. Expanding office space and storage capacity at your location saves time, money and hassle of making multiple trips offsite.
We offer more choice in security, size and features in steel Conex boxes or ISO shipping containers than a public storage unit or Pod for less cost and far greater service.
We offer flexible, month-to-month rental agreements and prorate by the day after your first 28-day billing cycle.
With us, you get a dedicated account manager you can rely on, so you can focus on running your business than waste time with a different person every time you call that doesn't know or care as much.
While other companies may have some staff for modifying containers, most outsource the work, so you don't know who is actually doing the modifications or how much they're marking up the price.
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When you modify a shipping container for your business, you won't have to worry about expensive, lengthy and complicated construction.
We have modified thousands of containers nationwide and internationally for more than 25 years for NASA, US Navy, GCP Applied Technologies, Helix and Sundt to name a few. And rent containers to Amazon, Walmart and many of other nationally recognized brands.
Our extensive staff makes it possible to custom build multiple projects simultaneously and our 90,000 sq ft indoor fabrication facility prevents contaminants from interfering with fabrication, which delivers better quality and precision.

HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY A SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR YOUR HOME:

With an extensive in-house staff and 90,000 sq ft container modification facility, we're able to deliver consistently high quality and work on multiple projects simultaneously for a fast turnaround.

Other companies don't have the facility, staff or resources to modify shipping containers and will outsource the work to various shops who may not have the special experience or tools needed to modify the right way.

You can rest assured knowing your custom container is safe in our hands. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications through every step of the process.

Renting a moving container from us makes your move much less stressful because you won't have to rush to pack your whole house into a moving truck in one day. Instead, you can take your time packing over the course of a month.

Our ISO shipping containers are weatherproof and come with vault-like security, so you don't have to worry about theft or damage to your belongings.

You won't get that level of security from U-Haul or other moving truck companies.

Renting a storage container at your home keeps your belongings close and gives you convenient 24/7 access, so you're always able to retrieve the contents of your container when you need to.

We know move in and move out dates don't always line up. We can store your packed rental container at our secure facility until your new home is ready.

With our mobile storage containers for rent in Westminster, CO, you can save up to 40% when compared to full-service long-distance movers, while gaining more flexibility in your schedule.

MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINERS & PORTABLE OFFICES TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY IN Westminster, CO

We know your needs may change suddenly. With our extensive inventory and variety of sizes of portable offices and shipping containers to rent, buy or modify in Westminster, CO, we provide fast service and the best value possible so it's easy for you to get whatever you need when you need it.

Renting storage containers and portable offices from us gives you more flexibility when it comes to your schedule and options. If you don't have enough space at your current location or simply would prefer offsite storage, you can keep your rental storage and office containers at your location or ours - whichever is most convenient for you. You also get more options to choose from when it comes to size and features, like portable offices with divided rooms for private meetings or office/storage combos for storage and office space in one container. All while costing a fraction of the price of a pod or self-storage facility.

You can also buy new or used freight containers from us and choose from a variety of add-ons, including lights, electricity, doors and windows. Or fully customize a shipping container to save time, money and energy by skipping the expensive, lengthy process of constructing building additions. We can modify a Conex box into whatever you can imagine for any use you need, from construction tool cribs to office buildings, monitoring stations, mobile communication towers and much more. The possibilities are endless.

HERE'S HOW WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK:

You'll never face hidden fees or surprises with us. We give you transparent billing up front at the best prices.

With us, you get a reliable, dedicated point of contact, who keeps you updated every step of the way. You can rest assured knowing you'll always get what you need, when you need it.

No other company has the breadth and depth of staff and experience that we do when it comes to modifying shipping containers. Our certified welders, engineers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and painters have more than 500 years of combined experience in fabricating custom steel containers.

We prorate your rent by the day after the first 28-day billing cycle, so you don't have to pay for a full month when you only have your mobile containers and offices for a few days.

While other companies may be able to do small container modifications, most don't have an in-house fabrication staff or 90,000 sq ft fabrication facility like we do. As a result, they outsource the work on your custom container, so you don't know who's actually building it.

Rest assured knowing your modified shipping container will be built to the highest quality standards. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors check every step of the fabrication process to ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications.

HOW RENTING A STORAGE CONTAINER AND MOBILE OFFICE WORKS

Whether you're in need of a storage container for your commercial business, a portable office for your construction site, or a moving container for your home, our process is simple and straightforward.

Choose Your Container

Choose the mobile storage solution that works best for your needs. In this step, you will let us know the number of containers you need, their sizes and what types of doors to equip.

Choose Your Options

Let us know if you would like to add any of our rental options, like a folding table or shelving.

Choose Your Security

Choose from padlocks, puck locks and other enhanced security options. All of our storage containers come standard with dual-locking, vault-like security.

Choose Your Delivery Timeframe

You can expect standard delivery within 3-5 days of your order. If you need expedited delivery, we will do everything in our power to accommodate your needs.

Pick-Up Planning

Do you need to keep your shipping container at our location? Prefer to have our team deliver your packed container to a location of your choice? Let us know, and we'll be by your side to work out the logistics.

HOW RENTING A STORAGE CONTAINER AND MOBILE OFFICE WORKS

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DETERMINE DESTINATION

Let our team know where we should deliver your mobile storage container for rent in Westminster, CO. Be sure to let us know if there are any special conditions that might prevent our drivers from entering your chosen destination. Before you schedule your delivery, let us know which direction you would like the doors of your container to face.

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SCHEDULE DATE & TIME

Our drivers can deliver your storage container Monday-Friday, between the hours of 6AM and 2PM local time. Our two-hour delivery window is the most precise in the industry. If you desire another delivery time outside of our standard delivery options, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. As a courtesy, our driver will call you at least 30 minutes before they arrive at your drop-off destination.

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PREPARE FOR YOUR MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINER DELIVERY

Before we deliver your Conex box, prepare your delivery area by ensuring that there are no low overhangs, arches, wires, trees or any other obstacles that could interfere with your delivery. It's a good idea to mark the space where you would like your steel container placed.

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DELIVERY & SETUP

When our driver arrives, they will back our truck into the space where you would like your shipping container placed. Once we arrive, we will ensure that your container is delivered safely and securely. If placed on asphalt or pavement, we will use wood dunnage pads to make sure your ground surface is protected and the container is level.

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Westminster City Council funds school meals for nursery-age children

By Liz Jackson & Adrian ZorzutBBC NewsMost nursery-age children in Westminster are set to receive a free lunches, under £2m plans.The proposals were approved by Westminster City Council during a budget meeting on Wednesday.Under the plans, three and four-year-olds in early years settings offering free entitlements will receive meals.Some two-year-olds receiving the council's free early education entitlement will also receive help from September.Additionally, children aged between 11 ...

By Liz Jackson & Adrian Zorzut

BBC News

Most nursery-age children in Westminster are set to receive a free lunches, under £2m plans.

The proposals were approved by Westminster City Council during a budget meeting on Wednesday.

Under the plans, three and four-year-olds in early years settings offering free entitlements will receive meals.

Some two-year-olds receiving the council's free early education entitlement will also receive help from September.

Additionally, children aged between 11 and 14 who are living in the borough and attending Westminster secondary schools will receive free lunches.

The scheme will be rolled out on a means-assessed basis and is due to run until July 2024, expanding on a free lunch programme for primary pupils that was launched in January.

The authority said the measure was part of a wider multimillion-pound investment to protect residents from the worst effects of the cost-of-living crisis, and could provide lunch to as many as 14,000 children in the borough.

It follows similar schemes by London councils in Newham, Islington, Southwark and Tower Hamlets to offer free school meals to primary or secondary school pupils, alongside a free school meal scheme for primary pupils launched by the mayor of London last month.

'We need equality'

Adam Hug, leader of Westminster City Council, said the aim was to "take some pressure away from families at a time when we know they are already struggling".

"Some parents go without to fill a lunchbox with whatever is left in the cupboard - however meagre - to ensure their child has something to eat at school," he said.

"It cannot be right that children in one of the richest cities on earth are being left to make do with scraps. We need to see equality built into the system for future generations."

Tim Roca, the council's deputy leader and cabinet member for young people, learning and leisure, said the move would pay "dividends in the classroom".

"Eating well supports good eating patterns, ensuring children grow and develop and can concentrate on their learning," he said.

During the budget meeting, councillors also approved a 2% rise in the adult social care precept, and approved the doubling of temporary accommodation funding to £167m with the aim of purchasing 270 homes for the borough over the next three years.

However, Rachael Robathan, the leader of the opposition, accused Labour of double-standards, saying: "In their manifesto, less than a year ago, they were clear that they would freeze council tax until 2024.

"Yet tonight we hear that they are going to raise it by 2% to levy the adult social care precept.

"Their rationale is that this is what we, the Conservatives, did last year - and we did, we raised it by 1%, which they opposed."

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The Colorado Brewers Guild Announces Beer List for Collaboration Fest on March 25

Who: Hosted by the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) and presented by On Tap Credit Union, Collaboration Fest is the original collaboration beer festival that showcases the unique and collaborative culture of Colorado’s craft beer scene. At this Colorado Brewers Guild fundraiser, CBG members team up with independent brewers near and far, sometimes spanning multiple states and even continents, to create one-of-a-kind beers that highlight each brewer’s distinct brewing methods and styles.What: Th...

Who: Hosted by the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) and presented by On Tap Credit Union, Collaboration Fest is the original collaboration beer festival that showcases the unique and collaborative culture of Colorado’s craft beer scene. At this Colorado Brewers Guild fundraiser, CBG members team up with independent brewers near and far, sometimes spanning multiple states and even continents, to create one-of-a-kind beers that highlight each brewer’s distinct brewing methods and styles.

What: The CBG proudly unveils the festival’s beer collaborations this year which feature 133 unique beers (including an international collaboration) and 175 participating breweries. Tickets for the festival are on sale now and can be purchased online.

Want to learn more about the beers at Collaboration Fest? Each week the CBG will release more information on their stories page about the beers you can try on March 25. Learn about new beer styles, yeast, and science (such as the resurgence of thiolized beer at the fest), hoppy beers, and more.

When: Saturday, March 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. (early entry begins at 2 p.m. and general admission begins at 3 p.m.)

Where: The Westin Westminster (10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020)

Why: Whether it’s tried-and-true classics like Belgian beer or experimental creations like beers brewed with an oyster mushroom blend, there is a beer for every taste palate at Collaboration Fest. This is the festival where brewers can brew their favorite beers, like lagers and IPAs, or let their imaginations run wild, so be sure to snag your tickets before they sell out!

The Colorado Brewers Guild has a zero-tolerance policy for aggression or harassment of any kind. We are committed to delivering a safe, welcoming, and fun festival experience for all. By attending Collaboration Fest, you agree to their code of conduct.

About Collaboration Fest

Collaboration Fest is the original craft beer collaboration festival that showcases the collaborative nature of the craft beer industry. Established in 2014 to support the Colorado Brewers Guild and their mission to promote, protect and propel Colorado craft beer, Collaboration Fest pairs Colorado Brewers Guild members with breweries near and far to create unique, one-time-only beers for the public to enjoy. This one-of-a-kind festival is a celebration about everything we love about the craft beer industry—community, camaraderie, creativity and craft beer.

About the Colorado Brewers Guild

The Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) is a nonprofit trade association with the mission to promote, protect, and propel independent craft breweries in the State of Craft Beer through advocacy, community, education, and public awareness. The majority of the state’s 400+ licensed breweries and brewpubs are members.

About On Tap Credit Union

On Tap Credit Union is a full-service cooperative financial institution serving people living and working in Jefferson, Denver, Boulder, and Larimer counties. Founded in 1954, the credit union has $360 million in assets and 20,000 members who are also owners of the organization. The credit union provides personal consultation and financial products including vehicle, mortgage, and home equity loans, credit cards, insurance, savings and investment accounts, and financial guidance, as well as a full suite of business services including a variety of commercial lending products.

For More Information: https://collaborationbeerfest.com/festival-guide/

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The Westminster Brain Tumour Research Debate

Yesterday, on Thursday 9th March 2023, Brain Tumour Research Funding was debated in the main chamber of the House of Commons.Before we reflect in this update on what happened, here are the links if you want to watch, or watch again what happened and ...

Yesterday, on Thursday 9th March 2023, Brain Tumour Research Funding was debated in the main chamber of the House of Commons.

Before we reflect in this update on what happened, here are the links if you want to watch, or watch again what happened and here you can read the record of the debate on Hansard.

In last week’s update, I asked you to contact your MPs to request they attend the debate. In a demonstration of your astonishing willingness to actively campaign for change I was cc’d into over 500 separate emails from Brain Tumour Research campaigners to their MPs.

An extraordinary effort – thank you all.

The debate was held on a Thursday afternoon – a time when many MPs are heading back to their constituencies, when others are undertaking field trips based on their responsibilities to Select Committees and many other meetings are taking place. We only had the date confirmed a week ago and MPs diaries can be booked up for months ahead.

We were advised that to get an attendance at our debate of 10 MPs would be a success and that 15 would be the absolute top number to hope for. Clearly we aimed for as many as we possibly could and in the end including the minister 15 MPs actually made oral contributions to the debate. What we did to support and populate a lively, emotional and important debate speaks volumes of what we can do when we work together.

Many other MPs who were contacted requested the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Brain Tumours’ (APPGBT) Inquiry Report, launched earlier last week and led by Brain Tumour Research, was sent to them (every MP will get a printed copy next week) and made encouraging comments about writing letters to ministers and being fully supportive even if they couldn’t get to yesterday’s debate.

For some of the Brain Tumour Research team yesterday was such a significant day that we had to be there in person and, as we watched the debate from the public gallery, we felt proud to be a part of what the Chair of the APPGBT, Derek Thomas MP in his opening address said “I affectionately know as the brain tumour family.’

Interest in the debate had been bolstered by our PR and media team who worked night and day to place news of the report and the debate in the media with many of you sharing your stories publicly.

Again, we thank you for making that deeply personal commitment to the cause.

It does get noticed.

I spoke with Siobhain McDonagh MP before the debate and the first thing she said was that she had seen me on Sky News that weekend. Yesterday Ms McDonagh’s speech was riven with emotion as she shared the impact of her sister Margaret’s diagnosis.

I urge you to watch the powerful moment as Siobhain shared her story in the debate.

Other than her very personal story Siobhain noted thatwhen you read articles such as the one in The Times on Monday, telling us all how successful cancer treatment in the UK is—how 85% of people with a breast cancer diagnosis, 55% of people with a bowel cancer diagnosis, and 98% of people with a prostate cancer diagnosis will get to live for 10 years—do not believe that it is the same for brain cancer. The Times may have chosen a brain as the photograph for the top of the article, but those statistics do not apply.”

That is, of course, true and so we wrote a letter to The Times about this which sadly did not get published however they did cover Siobhan’s contribution to the debate.

On the day of the debate we were pleased to show Derek Thomas his comment in this Express article and we were joined at the debate by Peter Realf and Maria Lester (father and sister to Stephen Realf) and both veteran Brain Tumour Research campaigners.

Maria wrote this piece for the Huffington Post which was posted yesterday and they were mentioned a number of times in the debate.

Also mentioned was Nicki Hopkins. As her MP, Holly Mumby Croft, said in the debate “we are incredibly proud of her in Scunthorpe”. Amani Liaquat too was remembered as her MP, Sarah Owen said “Amani’s story and her parents’ determination to honour her legacy cannot fail to move us.”

There were vital contributions to the debate by John McDonnell, who became involved through the tenacious and dogged campaigning of the powerful force known as Sonya Keen and Hilary Benn spoke saying his involvement also came from a constituent contacting him – that was Rory Burke.

As mentioned previously I urge you all to look at and read what happened yesterday but to pick out a couple of points.

There was fulsome praise for the APPG from John McDonnell.

“We have hundreds of APPGs but that is possibly one of the most effective. As a result of its diligent commitment, we have in front of us an extremely professional report that the Government now can use as the guide and agenda for their work. I thank the APPG for all that it has done.”

He also made this pointed contribution

“I do not want to be here in a year’s time for another debate like this, and another report from the APPG, and to hear that it is still happening because the current report has not been implemented in full. I urge the Government to meet the APPG, establish a champion and start work on this agenda in the next couple of weeks. If they do so, we may be able to turn this around, and perhaps prevent more tragedies such as those that many of our constituents have experienced in recent years.”

In a piece of speech that could have come directly from the APPGBT report Liz Kendall MP who was there in her role as Shadow Health Minister, said: “We also must look at the issue, which many hon. Members have spoken about, of research funding getting stuck in lots of different silos. The Department of Health and Social Care and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology must work together much more closely to ensure that early-stage research quickly progresses to clinical trials, and then to the bedsides of patients via new treatments“.

Health Minister Will Quince followed Ms Kendall and said “The report makes a number of recommendations for actions by research funding agencies, such as the MRC and NIHR, on co-ordinating action and making funding available. Crucially, the report is clear that to make advances in brain tumour research we must bring together diverse disciplines. There are detailed recommendations here, with potentially far-reaching consequences, and the MRC, NIHR and I will consider responses and come back to colleagues“.

This must be a two-way conversation though with ministers considering responses and recommendations from campaigners and political stakeholders, such as all of us, and taking them back to the civil servants and Government appointed funding bodies.

Mr Quince ended on an optimistic note saying:

“To be clear, the £40 million announcement was a signal to the research community that we are serious about funding research in this space. It is not a ceiling. If we can spend more on the best quality science, let me assure the House that we will do so. I understand and share the frustrations that only a proportion of the £40 million on brain tumour research has been allocated so far, but this funding will remain available. I genuinely believe that the funding for brain tumour research is promising and we look forward to considering the all-party group recommendations with colleagues across Government. I am confident that the Government’s continued commitment to funding will help us make progress towards effective treatment”

We trust that further meetings with Mr Quince will instil that confidence in us.

Derek Thomas concluded the debate saying: “The Minister has heard those contributions, and he has the report and each of the recommendations. I am encouraged that the discussion does not end here and that the work will continue. It must, because far too many lives depend on it.”

The final word of the debate in this update goes to Greg Smith MP who said: “I would like to pay tribute to one of the most inspirational campaigners and fighters on this cause, my constituent Sue Farrington Smith, who is the chief executive of Brain Tumour Research … Sue and everyone at Brain Tumour Research are true heroes, making a daily difference. They deserve to be recognised and credited for all they do.”

We think that our campaigners are true heroes and once again we salute the 500 of you who sent emails and all of you on the ever growing campaigning database.

On our pathway to a cure yesterday was a significant day, a memorable day, but our campaigning doesn’t end there, it begins anew in the post brain tumour report, post brain tumour debate era – there will be more significant and memorable days because we are walking this pathway together and together, we will get closer to a cure.

Commentary: If we keep electrifying, we will run out of power — Llewellyn King

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateIf you punch in “outage map” in a search engine, you will get a series of maps, ranging from the entire country to state by state and even smaller jurisdictions. These maps show electrical outages across the United States and territories, and they are within 10 minutes of actual time. The data come from the electrical utilities.The maps are enlightening. At this writing, there are some areas in the dark in Michigan and California. More outages appear on th...

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate

If you punch in “outage map” in a search engine, you will get a series of maps, ranging from the entire country to state by state and even smaller jurisdictions. These maps show electrical outages across the United States and territories, and they are within 10 minutes of actual time. The data come from the electrical utilities.

The maps are enlightening. At this writing, there are some areas in the dark in Michigan and California. More outages appear on the maps as severe weather sweeps across the country.

Today’s outages are all weather-caused. But in just a few years, they will reflect something else, something more ominous: shortages in the available amount of electricity. They will occur when demand begins to outstrip supply, as it frequently does in some developing countries.

The nation is in the grips of two great transitions: a transition from fossil-based generation (coal, natural gas and some oil) to renewables (primarily wind and solar) and a transition to electricity, especially in transportation with electric vehicles.

We are in a rush to electrify to reduce carbon emissions.

There are an astounding 3,000 utilities, ranging from very small public and rural electric cooperatives to very large, investor-owned firms like the Southern Co. and Exelon.

These make up the electric supply system, which has been described as the world’s largest engine. They all work together with surprising unity and are variously connected to the three electric grids, the Eastern Grid, the Western Grid and ERCOT, the free-standing Texas grid.

Their challenge isn’t only where will the power come from but also whether there will be enough transmission to move it to where it is needed?

Duane Highley, CEO of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, an electric cooperative in Westminster, Colorado, told me that adding two electric cars to a family home can raise electric consumption by as much as 40%.

After Texas was felled by Winter Storm Uri in February 2021, many electric customers are turning to generators and rooftop solar to protect themselves, said David Naylor, president of Rayburn Country Electric Cooperative in Rockwall, Texas.

Faced with a growth rate that has been as high as 8% and 9% in recent years, Naylor is vigorously pursuing distributed generation.

In the electric utility industry, distributed generation is spoken of as “the first step in the virtual power plant.” In Connecticut, two pilot projects — promoted by SmartPower, a nonprofit green energy concern, where a utility, Eversource, and Connecticut Green Bank — are helping customers install solar power and a substantial battery. In return, the utility acquires the right to draw down from that battery on certain days at times of high demand.

All of this will help, but it doesn’t overcome the fact that between now and 2050, a target year for carbon reduction, electricity demand will double in the nation, according to many experts, and there is no way that demand can be met on the present generation and transmission trajectory.

The biggest frustration in the industry isn’t siting new wind farms and solar plants but building new transmission to move electricity from the resource-rich areas where, as Tri-State’s Highley says, “the wind blows and the sun shines,” such as the Western states, to where it is needed.

With money pouring out of the Department of Energy for projects, the problem isn’t money but selfishness — selfishness as in “not in my backyard.” No one wants power lines, just the power. And everyone wants more of it.

The fact is that if the nation continues to electrify at the present rate, shortages could begin at the end of the decade and worsen as the century rolls on.

Those outage maps might become must-watching — until the power for our computers fails, and your region gets color-coded on the outage map you can’t see.

Llewellyn King is the executive producer and host of “White House Chronicle” on PBS. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.

175 Craft Breweries to Pour at Collaboration Fest on March 25

DENVER, Colo.— 175 craft breweries, and more than 120 collaboration beers, will be showcased at Collaboration Fest. Hosted by the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) and presented by On Tap Credit Union, this original collaborative craft beer festival pairs CBG member breweries with craft breweries both near and far. This year Collaboration Fest welcomes more than 20 out-of-state brewers to the festival and two international collaborations.Collaboration Fest, which is celebrating its eighth year, will be held at The We...

DENVER, Colo.— 175 craft breweries, and more than 120 collaboration beers, will be showcased at Collaboration Fest. Hosted by the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) and presented by On Tap Credit Union, this original collaborative craft beer festival pairs CBG member breweries with craft breweries both near and far. This year Collaboration Fest welcomes more than 20 out-of-state brewers to the festival and two international collaborations.

Collaboration Fest, which is celebrating its eighth year, will be held at The Westin Westminster (10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020) on Saturday, March 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. with early entry beginning at 2 p.m. and general admission beginning at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online.

“Not only are members of the State of Craft Beer teaming up with one another, I’m delighted to see non-Colorado breweries such as Beachwood Brewing and Monday Night Brewing on the roster, as well as Cyprez Tap Room out of Mexico..” says Shawnee Adelson, CBG executive director. “This proves that Collaboration Fest is a world-class beer event that brings both breweries near and far.”

The CBG welcomes the following breweries to Collaboration Fest 2023. Please note that the information below is subject to change. Participating breweries may be continuously added to the Collaboration Fest Festival Guide. Check back to get the latest information.

Be sure to bookmark the Guild’s Festival Guide for the final list.

The Colorado Brewers Guild has a zero-tolerance policy for aggression or harassment of any kind. We are committed to delivering a safe, welcoming, and fun festival experience for all. By attending Collaboration Fest, you agree to their code of conduct.

About Collaboration Fest

Collaboration Fest is the original craft beer collaboration festival that showcases the collaborative nature of the craft beer industry. Established in 2014 to support the Colorado Brewers Guild and their mission to promote, protect and propel Colorado craft beer, Collaboration Fest pairs Colorado Brewers Guild members with breweries near and far to create unique, one-time-only beers for the public to enjoy. This one-of-a-kind festival is a celebration about everything we love about the craft beer industry—community, camaraderie, creativity and craft beer.

About the Colorado Brewers Guild

The Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) is a nonprofit trade association with the mission to promote, protect, and propel independent craft breweries in the State of Craft Beer through advocacy, community, education, and public awareness. The majority of the state’s 400+ licensed breweries and brewpubs are members.

About On Tap Credit Union

On Tap Credit Union is a full-service cooperative financial institution serving people living and working in Jefferson, Denver, Boulder, and Larimer counties. Founded in 1954, the credit union has $360 million in assets and 20,000 members who are also owners of the organization. The credit union provides personal consultation and financial products including vehicle, mortgage, and home equity loans, credit cards, insurance, savings and investment accounts, and financial guidance, as well as a full suite of business services including a variety of commercial lending products.

For More Information: https://collaborationbeerfest.com/festival-guide/

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