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Sustainable design made easy with new BALI-supported tool
Landscape designers can now make more informed, eco-conscious decisions to help them create sustainable designs from the outset of their projects, thanks to the launch of “elemental”.
Scottish Government unveils new 5-year plan
The recently elected Scottish Government has published its plan for the new parliament, setting out a number of key priorities which may impact the landscaping sector.
Wessex Water restricts water use across South West
Wessex Water, which serves 1.4 million customers across the South West of England, has become the tenth water company to introduce a temporary use ban (TUB) – formerly known as a hosepipe ban – this summer.
Accreditation scheme proposed for climate resilient gardens
A research project, led by Anglian Water, has found a ‘clear opportunity’ for stakeholders to explore the use of accreditation to embed climate-resilient landscape design in new housing developments.
Southern Water applies for further water restrictions
Southern Water, one of England’s major water companies, has asked the government for permission to introduce further water use restrictions, having already introduced a temporary use ban (TUB – formerly known as a hosepipe ban) in July.
Water restrictions spread across England and Wales
Many water companies across England and Wales have now introduced restrictions on how households can use mains water, following an extended period of high temperatures and low rainfall.
All amateur PPP containers can now be recycled
The UK’s health and safety regulator has said that empty containers of amateur concentrate PPPs (plant protection products) can now be recycled in the same way as empty containers of amateur ready-to-use PPPs.
Landscapers urged to look out for yellow-legged hornets
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is asking the public to remain vigilant, following record sightings of the yellow-legged hornet – formerly known as the Asian hornet – last year and fresh sightings this year.
Meristem Design shares toolkit for SuDS schemes
BALI member Meristem Design has set out five key steps in delivering residential SuDS schemes, based on its own experience of delivery on both private and government-owned properties.
South East Water to expand coverage of water restrictions
A further 1.5 million South East Water customers will have to limit their water use from 25 July as the water company continues to roll out legally binding water restrictions – also known as a hosepipe ban.