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Deadline looms as BALI seeks new directors

Aidan Williams — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:34:21 +0000

The deadline to apply to join the board of the British Association of Landscape Industries is looming, with applications set to close by Wednesday. The non-executive role will provide strategic and ethical direction and focus on collaborating with their fellow directors and ensuring regulatory compliance. The association has identified investment, coaching and sustainability, among other […]

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New ‘green heart’ in Nottingham to open this month

Nina Mason — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:00:11 +0000

The transformation of a derelict shopping centre into green space is underway in Nottingham and is expected to open to the public later this month. ATV Contract Services has spent the last two months working on the landscaping element for Willmott Dixon on behalf of Nottingham City Council. The former Broadmarsh Shopping Centre site will […]

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Historic Aberdeen park revitalised through collaboration

Nina Mason — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:00:33 +0000

Union Terrace Gardens has undergone a £28.3m transformation, with more than 20,000 plants being added to the Victorian park. There are now wheelchair-friendly routes, a children’s play area, and three new pavilions for cafes, restaurants and cultural spaces. Seating, lighting and specially commissioned artworks have also been added. The project to rejuvenate the historic gardens […]

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Crystal Palace Park restoration moves forward with next phase

Bethany Vann — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:22:54 +0000

Bromley Council unanimously approves the next major phase of the Crystal Palace Park restoration, led by HTA Design. This phase, worth £17.75M, of the wider £52M regeneration project includes work on a number of grade-listed features on site, following the granting of listed building consent. HTA Design, which recently became B-corp certified, led a team […]

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Children are lacking in outdoor spaces, finds new report

Bethany Vann — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:32:54 +0000

Two in five parents admit their children are unable to play outdoors independently due to safety concerns and a lack of accessible outdoor spaces. In British housebuilder Redrow’s latest annual community play report, ‘Breaking the Grass Ceiling’, it was revealed that almost half of parents surveyed fear their children will lack a sense of adventure […]

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HTA urges government not to overlook urban green spaces

Bethany Vann — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:53:12 +0000

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) advocates for urban green spaces, following the deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner’s announcement to overhaul the planning system. Rayner’s announcement comes in-line with Labour’s plan to build 1.5m new homes over the next five years. Jennifer Pheasey, director of public affairs at the HTA, responds , acknowledging […]

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Green space at the heart of new Salford development

Bethany Vann — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:51:30 +0000

Latest proposals for the £1bn Salford development reveal a new park, designed by LDA Design, at its centre, rivalling Mayfield Park in size. Salford’s Regent Retail Park is set to be transformed into a new, sustainable place to live. With over 3000 new homes and the tallest tower outside of London. The central green space […]

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Tobermore appoints first ever board of directors

Bethany Vann — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:52:51 +0000

Hard landing manufacturer, Tobermore, prepares for the next phase of its market expansion, with the appointment of its first ever board of directors. The inaugural board will sit above the manufacturer’s current senior leadership team, providing strategic direction, governance and oversight. Managing director, David Henderson, will take up the mantle of becoming the company’s first […]

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York’s new eco-hub approved

Bethany Vann — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:59:06 +0000

The City of York Council gives the green-light to AtkinsRéalis-designed Government eco-hub. In the plans put forward by the Government Property Agency (GPA), Homes England and Network Rail, the new structure will offer 135,000 sq ft of flexible office space for up to 2,600 civil servants. Green design features include solar panels, air source heat […]

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Green-tech wins Best New Product Award at GLAS Ireland 2024

Bethany Vann — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:20:47 +0000

Supplier of landscaping and forestry products, Green-tech, scoops the win for Best New Product at this year’s GLAS Ireland, which took place in Dublin. Designed to support urban tree planting, the TreeParker® system works to protect against soil compaction, providing stability for highways’ applications, and managing drainage in urban tree pits. The system, which showcased […]

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