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...
Open space management provider, Meadfleet, was awarded gold at the International CSR Excellence Awards 2024 in London earlier this month. The award recognises Meadfleet’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, on top of delivering sustainable open space management solutions to the housebuilding sector. Judges recognised the company’s...
Those interested in designing a garden for RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025, rejoice, for applications are now open. Designers have two categories in which to choose from at present, including Gardens of Curiosity, an entirely new category to 2025. The new category looks to challenge designers in creating a stimulating and curious by...
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) launches its new Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy - a vision for Wales at the Royal Welsh Show, taking place this year. The new strategy document emphasises the important role of gardening and environmental horticulture in both urban and rural economy, as well as its societal and wellbeing...
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...
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....
HRH The Prince of Wales succeeds her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth II as patron of green space protection charity, Fields in Trust. His Royal Highness moves from president of the charity, a position he has held since 2013, to patron, at a time the charity says is pivotal. Jo Barnett, chair of Fields in Trust comments on his Highness’s...
Horticultural career changer and RHS student, Felicity Gray, completes debut Woking project, transforming a nature deprived site into a community enriched space in just seven days. Every year, students on the Level 4 RHS Diploma in Horticultural Practice at RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey, put forward a ‘Design and Build’ project. The winning design is...
Major multi-million development of Longfield Centre in Prestwich has been given the green-light to go-ahead. The Longfield Centre site is set to receive a £100m overhaul in a joint venture between Muse and Bury Council. Plans, which have been shaped by the input of the local community, include a provision of live event areas, a market hall,and...
Urban housing architect practice, Gouldstone & Co has been granted planning permission on an ‘awkward’ backland site in Greenwich, south London. Six houses are planned for the 585m² triangular estate, with four three-beds, one four-bed and one two-bed. All but one of the houses will be constructed at the site's rear, encompassing a landscape...
Wildflower Turf Ltd. introduces new Enhance Wildflower Biodiversity range, designed to ‘enhance’ existing wildflower spaces and meet the growing demands of biodiversity preservation. The new range utilises a scientifically designed substrate, made of only natural ingredients, optimising seed growth and achieving up to 93% germination rates. As...
The UK government puts forward its proposed changes to nutrient neutrality rules, inviting environmental groups to help deliver a “win-win for house building and nature”. Green groups across the nation have been invited to meet with the Labour government today to broker a way to unblock planning projects currently prevented by anti-pollution...
Plans for a £150m regeneration of two council estates in north London move forward following securing approval. Joyce Avenue and Snell’s Park estate in Upper Edmonton have secured planning approval from Enfield Council planning committee to be transformed into a new neighbourhood. The council currently aims to sign a principal contractor this...
If approved, Galloway could be the UKs first national park since the South Downs was named in 2010. Selected from a five-strong shortlist, the Scottish government confirmed the winning bid on Monday. A deeper investigation into the site's suitability will now begin. If given official designation, it will mark Scotland’s third national park,...
After three years, a singular route access space has been transformed by Greenfingers Charity into a sensory sanctuary in the heart of a local hospice. Located in the heart of Derian House Children’s Hospice, the Sensory Garden combines functionality and privacy, alongside places of reflection, fun and memorial. The space, previously only...