Mitie Landscapes

Whether it’s the parcel delivered to your front door, the shops you visit, where you work or many parts of the UK’s transport or other infrastructure, our winter service teams keep the UK moving, whatever the weather. Learn more about how Mitie can help with your winter service needs > https://lnkd.in/dHHz4_d4

The winter season is almost upon us! Can you remember the winter of 2023/24… probably not while we’ve been enjoying some relatively warm weather and enjoying our summer holidays, but it’s just around the corner I’m afraid and actually only 27 days away until we officially start our winter operations to our 9,000 client sites across the UK and Ireland. If you’re still considering your options for the coming season then please reach out so we can discuss the best one for you and your business. We have a variety of different pricing models which we can offer with the best service to keep your clients, staff and business operational during some of the most challenging weather events 🥶 Get into touch today or email us on winter@mitie.com #wegetgritdone

The countdown to the Green Planet Design Conference is on! We’re delighted to have Laura Colman from Plantlife International as one of our featured speakers. Plantlife is the global charity dedicated to protecting and restoring wild plants and fungi across the countryside, towns and cities. Laura brings a wealth of experience in conservation, community development, and partnerships. Her work at Plantlife focuses on innovative land management practices and connecting people with nature. If you’re passionate about protecting wild plants and fungi, this is an opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in conservation. The Green Planet Design Conference is designed to inspire our clients to transform their estates into nature-positive spaces. 📅 Date: 24th September 2024 🕥 Time: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Rd, Preston PR5 0AG 🍽️ Lunch provided Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXBDbne7

The Green Planet Design Conference is just around the corner and we are looking forward to hearing from Luke Tilley from the Royal Entomological Society The RES is dedicated to the study and promotion of insect science. Insects are vital to ecosystems, playing roles as pollinators and decomposers. However, they face numerous threats from habitat loss, pesticides and climate change. Dr. Luke Tilley, the RES Director of Communications and Engagement, has over a decade of experience in science communication and charity leadership. His passion for insects and their critical role in our environment is truly contagious. His talk will highlight the importance of insects in creating nature-positive landscapes and how we can protect these often-under-appreciated creatures. Join us at the Green Planet Design Conference: 📅 Date: 24th September 2024 🕥 Time: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Rd, Preston PR5 0AG 🍽️ Lunch provided Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXBDbne7

We are looking forward to welcoming Lorna Griffin-Hannan from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust Conservation Trust as one of our speakers at our upcoming Green Planet Design Conference. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust work across the UK inspiring everyone to help wild bumblebees survive and thrive. The UK has lost 97% of our wildflower-rich meadows since the 1930s and this has had a big impact on bumblebees and other pollinators. Pollinators are essential for maintaining a healthy ecosystem and in turn, our food chain and economy. Without bumblebees, we could soon face our own crisis. Lorna as Senior Partnerships Officer at the Trust collaborates with organisations across the UK, helping them meet sustainability targets and support biodiversity. If you would like to hear her insights, join us at the Green Planet Design Conference in Preston on the 24th September. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eXBDbne7 📅 Date: 24th September 2024 🕥 Time: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Rd, Preston PR5 0AG 🍽️ Lunch provided

We’re looking forward to hosting the Green Planet Design conference this September at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston. The event will feature speakers from three leading wildlife charities: Bumblebee Conservation Trust, Plantlife International, and the Royal Entomological Society, along with our Mitie Landscapes Green Planet Design Team. Join us and get inspired by the potential to transform your sites into flourishing, nature-friendly environments.

The winner of the ‘Newbies’ category in this year’s Allotment Challenge is Team ‘Watering Wednesdays’. Mitie Landscapes client, BAE Systems Christchurch, allocated a plot of land earlier in the year to be developed into an allotment for everyone to enjoy. Mitie’s Site Services Manager, Tracey Harvard, has been managing the allotment alongside Ellie Rogers from BAE. The judging panel was particularly impressed by the efforts to boost biodiversity including an upcycled bughouse, hedgehog habitats, and mini wildflower areas. The team grew a variety of produce, including strawberries which were used to top cream teas on ‘Armed Forces Day’ in June. Which was a great way of getting people engaged. “Our allotment has opened opportunities for staff members to meet others in an outdoor environment. It’s a great way to spend time with nature, and we are able to encourage, observe, and enjoy wildlife,” said Tracey from Mitie Landscapes. “This has become an area I visit daily; I do not get involved in the planting, etc., but I find it a very calming space. It helps me step away from my desk and sit and admire all the goodness,” said a BAE staff member. The team will be receiving £250 worth of gardening equipment to help their allotment grow! If you are interested in getting involved in next year’s allotment challenge and would like to be kept informed, drop an email to sustainable.landscapes@mitie.com. #NationalAllotmentWeek #biodiversity

It’s time to announce the winners of the first Mitie Landscapes Allotment Challenge! First up, Congratulations to Nick and Sharon McCaffrey who have won the ‘Old Hands’ category. Nick is a Strategic Account Manager at Mitie and started his allotment 3 years ago with wife Sharon. They have taken inspiration from Tom and Barbara from The Good Life and are making the most of their plot! The judging panel were impressed by the range and quality of the produce and the relatively short time in which the plot has been transformed. They particularly liked the sustainable and wildlife-friendly features, including dead and decaying wood, composting of plant material, and a wildlife pond made using a re-purposed bath. Nick and Sharon will be receiving £250 worth of gardening equipment to help with the allotment effort. Stay tuned for the winner of the 'newbies' category. If you would like to be notified about next years allotment challenge, drop an email to sustainable.landscapes@mitie.com #NationalAllotmentWeek #biodiversity Nick McCaffrey

We recently partnered with Ashdown Phillips to create a rooftop community allotment, for building users and local wildlife at One Bartholomew, London. Here’s what we did: 🌱 Revamped existing planters: We redesigned the four large existing wooden planters, adding wooden walkways for safe access and filling them with fresh soil and a variety of herbs and vegetable seeds. 🐝Added new planters: Twelve new planters were installed around the space, filled with bee-friendly plants to attract pollinators and create a relaxing environment. ✂️Official opening: Ashdown Phillips and Mitie Landscapes hosted an official opening with a hessian ribbon cutting ceremony. We handed out hampers with gloves and seed bags, and spent time with tenants, encouraging them to plant additional herbs and get involved. The allotment is now part of our maintenance contract at One Bartholomew Close, and we’re excited to see it flourish! #AllotmentWeek #CommunityGarden #SustainableLiving #MitieLandscapes #AshdownPhillips #UrbanGreenSpaces #BeeFriendly #GardeningCommunity 🌱🏙️🌼

Back in April, we encouraged our customers to sign up for the Mitie Landscapes Allotment Challenge 2024. After months of hard work from our participants, it’s time for the judging! Our Head of Natural Environment Don and our Managing Director Tim will be choosing a winner who will be announced late this week. The Challenge is to mark National Allotment week. The theme for this year’s week is celebrating biodiversity, a topic close to our hearts at Mitie Landscapes. Allotments will be judged sustainable and wildlife friendly features like water conservation or re-used materials as well a quality of produce. #NationalAllotmentWeek #biodiversity