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Suki Kalirai to chair new LLDC leadership team

Aidan Williams — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:50:02 +0000

Sadiq Khan has said he intends to appoint Suki Kalirai to chair the new London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) leadership team. Shazia Hussain has also been appointed the new chief executive as the group prepares to deliver the next stage of the Games’ legacy at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. As part of the evolution, […]

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Spacecare acquired by Nurture Group

Nina Mason — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:27:31 +0000

The Nurture Group has purchased Spacecare Ltd in the West Midlands, bringing its total number of acquisitions to 48 since it was founded in 2008. Completed this month, the latest acquisition is its third this year. Telford-based Spacecare will operate under the Nurture Landscapes brand from 1 October, with its grounds maintenance, winter maintenance and […]

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Stihl launches new “powerful” battery blower

Nina Mason — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:00:01 +0000

A new professional battery-powered blower has hit the market from German kit manufacturer Stihl. The BGA 250 is “the world’s most powerful handheld battery-powered blower throughout the full battery charger” thanks to its ability to maintain full power whilst the battery discharges. It’s lighter than its BGA 86 counterpart at 2.7kg – with the battery […]

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Ten Minutes with Matthew Pottage

Ashleigh Brown — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:28:06 +0000

Matthew Pottage has been a well-known name within the industry for the last two decades working with the RHS, now taking on his latest venture as Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategy at The Royal Parks charity. Pottage fell in love with gardening from an early age, a passion shared by his grandmother who was […]

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Meadfleet wins gold at the International CSR Excellence Awards 2024

Bethany Vann — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:54:03 +0000

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 community support efforts, biodiversity campaigns and active initiatives to […]

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Early engagement, collaboration and upskilling needed to futureproof public spaces

Nina Mason — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:58:32 +0000

Grounds maintenance companies and local communities need to be involved earlier in a project to ensure long-term value is delivered. This is one of the outcomes of a roundtable held on how to futureproof our public spaces. Eleven senior representatives from key stakeholder groups were brought together by Pro Landscaper and green service provider Tivoli […]

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Green Flag Awards 2024 recognise thousands of green spaces across UK

Bethany Vann — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:57:30 +0000

A record number of green spaces across the UK are being recognised by the Green Flag Awards 2024, celebrating the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces. This year, 2,227 parks and green spaces are preparing to raise the Green Flag Award after reaching international quality standards. Mayfield Park, Manchester, is among the […]

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Makita launches its first robotic mower

Bethany Vann — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 09:12:54 +0000

Power tool supplier, Makita, continues to expand its range with the launch of its first ever robotic mower. Offering automatic mowing and charging, the new RM350D Robotic Mower affords 3,500m2 lawn and 26° slope coverage. Designed to mow lawns and recharge automatically on its dedicated charging station, the RM350D’s cutting height can also be adjusted […]

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idverde acquires Acorn Environmental Management Group

Bethany Vann — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:42:17 +0000

idverde expands its green service portfolio with the acquisition of Acorn Environmental Management Group. The Coventry based grounds maintenance and landscape creation company says this latest acquisition marks a ‘significant milestone in its growth trajectory’. Kristian Lennard, CEO of idverde UK, comments on why Acorn is a good fit to existing idverde portfolio; “The company […]

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Husqvarna and Kew Gardens celebrate year since partnership began

Ashleigh Brown — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:32:10 +0000

Teaming up with the Royal Botanical Garden, Kew, in 2023, Husqvarna returned to assess the progress of its three commercial robotic lawn mowers. The two Husqvarna Automower® 550 EPOS robotic mowers and one Husqvarna Automower® 535AWD robotic mower were installed and have since assisted the Kew team in overcoming multiple challenges previously faced using traditional […]

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