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...
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,...
Twelve years after taking on the role of managing director at Frosts Landscape Construction, Ken White is hanging up his boots – but not without leaving a lasting legacy. The commercial landscaping company will become an Employee Ownership Trust from next week (26 March), something which White has been working towards and was passionate about...
The Royal Parks charity, which manages Richmond Park- London’s largest royal park- has unveiled its proposals for a new café and enhancements to the surrounding landscape at Roehampton Gate in the park. Proposals include improving the landscape in which the café sits in an effort to improve the site’s biodiversity. The space will be transformed...
Frosts Landscape Construction has announced that Alistair Bayford will become its new managing director, taking over from Ken White in May. The change in leadership comes as the commercial landscaping company transitions to an Employee Ownership Trust, effective from 26 March. Bayford says he is looking forward to leading Frosts “through this...
Calling all golfers to the Pro Landscaper and FutureScape Golf Challenging, teeing off at the Goodwood Estate members-only 18 hole Downs Course, on Thursday 13 June 2024. Included in the day will be a welcome breakfast, a driving range token and course planner, with access to golf buggies and a celebratory evening meal. Go head to head with...
New report tackling carbon reduction in the landscape sector launched by the Landscape Institute (LI) and British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI). The report, Landscape and Carbon is positioned as a direct response to the UK’s target to reach net zero by 2050. It outlines the actions being undertaken by the sector and how best...
Now in its ninth year, the National Tree Officers Conference will be returning on 6 November 2024, set to take place in Leeds, Yorkshire. The conference is being hosted by the Association of Tree Officers (ATO), Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF), London Tree Officers Association (LTOA) and the Municipal Tree Officers’ Association (MTOA)....
The landscape expo and trade event, FutureScape, has been nominated for Best Trade Show over 2,000 sqm at this year’s EN (Exhibition News) Awards. For the last 12 years, FutureScape has been one of the UK’s must-attend landscaping events, and over that time it continues to expand. Last year’s show welcomed its highest volume of visitors and...
The shortlist has been revealed for this year’s Pro Landscaper Business Awards in association with Caribbean Blinds. Looking beyond individual projects, the awards have recognised over 200 organisations within the UK’s landscaping industry since launching back in 2018. “It’s been another record year for entries, and what’s been really good to see...
Plans to turn a former brownfield site into the largest new public park in the south west for 50 years have been approved. South Gloucestershire Council has approved the revised masterplan for Brabazon, a new neighbourhood in South Gloucestershire and Bristol, being built by YTL Developments on the former Filton Airfield. Plans will see Brabazon...
Land-based education provider Writtle University College has merged with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). Established in 1893, Writtle is one of the oldest specialist institutions in the UK, providing courses in a range of subject areas, including horticulture. Under its new name, ARU Writtle, it will continue to provide its full range of degree...
Walsall Town Centre is undergoing a series of improvements as part of the borough’s £1.5bn programme of investment. The £11.4m Connected Gateway project will reconfigure the walkway between the railway and bus stations in Park Street, making it straighter and wider for a more ‘attractive arrival experience.’ ‘More greenery’ will be added here and...
The government has revealed that the north of England will be receiving a cash injection of £208m to kick start new housing and regeneration schemes. Northern leaders will also receive new powers to ‘level the playing field’ across the UK. Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove told those in attendance at the Convention of the North that this is...
Perennial strengthens its horticultural trade’s career game with a new career hub, helping those working in the sector build professional confidence. SnapDragon is a free online tool available to anyone irregardless of experience, provided by Working Transitions to aid in professional development. The tool offers career assessments, helping users...
Supermarket chain Sainsburys and property developer Ballymore submits plans to transform former brownfield site within the Kensal Canalside Opportunity Area. Plans for Project Flourish outline the delivery of 3.68ha of publicly accessible open spaces, including two new public parks, as well as the delivery of 1.5ha of green roofscape. Spacehub...
Islington Council selects Blakedown Landscapes to carry out improvement works at Barnard Park in phase two of the million pound project. The plans include improvements to the park’s biodiversity through the development of richer habitats and wildlife diversity. As well as a new level grass area for sport and leisure activities, and a new...
Children’s hospice garden charity, Greenfingers, appoints new operations director. Neil Sewell will be responsible for delivering Greenfingers’ new garden projects and expanding the Garden Re-Fresh programme. The charity bids farewell to Sally Jenkins, director of finance and resource, her role will be incorporated into that of the operation...
Join Platipus Anchors on the 5 March for its next webinar. Securing a newly planted tree can be tricky, especially when the tree quality, planting location or environment presents unique challenges. In this informative webinar, Carl Reeders will share proven techniques for anchoring trees in difficult situations. You’ll learn simple, effective...
The Landscape Institute (LI) and British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) are launching a new report, tackling carbon reduction in the landscape sector. The new report, Landscape and Carbon is penned as a direct response to the UK’s target to reach net zero by 2050, says the LI. It sets out the sector’s climate actions and how...
Research found that 79 of the UK’s top 100 universities are not delivering construction-based degree apprenticeships, potentially impacting industry entry rates. The study, conducted by the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC), found business and administrations degree apprenticeships have the highest offering, with almost 50% of the top...
The final design for Plymouth’s ‘Armada Way gets greenlit by cabinet, following a controversial start. Plymouth City Council’s leader, Tudor Evans says the multi-million project was “one of the most ambitious regeneration plans since the war.” The public realm scheme has been controversial from the outset, after more than 100 trees were felled in...
Viewers can follow the highs and lows as Olly Gregson expands Hardwood Landscapes and pursues his budding property development company Not that long ago, Olly Gregson had no personal social media accounts. The 27-year-old had shied away from being in front of a camera and was uncomfortable sharing parts of his life on the internet. He didn’t even...
FutureScape Expo, the leading event in the landscaping industry, has announced the launch of Landscape Performance Live in partnership with Hyphae Learning. This collaboration aims to provide attendees with invaluable knowledge and resources to enhance performance within their businesses, ultimately driving positive change and advancement in the...
A multi-use “walkable neighbourhood” in Lewes, East Sussex has been granted planning permission a year after proposals were first announced. The Phoenix will see a 7.9ha brownfield site turned into 685 ‘highly energy-efficient’ homes that will be the UK’s largest timber-structure neighbourhood where pedestrians will be prioritised over cars....
Councils are being told that they need to prioritise brownfield developments and be ‘less bureaucratic and more flexible’. Housing secretary Michael Gove is encouraging local authorities to build houses on brownfield sites in a bid to deliver thousands of new homes and protect the green belt. Big city councils that are not hitting their...
As the industry prepares to chart the course of change with new initiatives and legislations on the horizon, it is no surprise a number of companies are setting out their goals for the year ahead with the ecological and economical climate in mind. We heard from a number of recognised companies within the industry to find out their goals for 2024....
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