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Grant Window Open: Student Enrichment Training Programme 2025/2026
Launched at the BALI Chalk Fund Annual College Forum at GroundsFest, the Enrichment Programme Funding window is now OPEN.

James Scott MBALI redesigns the iconic Long Garden at Cliveden
The iconic Long Garden at Cliveden, one of the National Trust’s most beloved formal gardens, has been given a new lease of life — thanks to a sensitive and imaginative redesign by James Scott FSGLD, founder of the award-winning garden design practice The Garden Company Ltd.

Hosepipe bans may last ‘well into the winter’
The Environment Agency (EA) says the hosepipe bans put in place over the summer may stretch ‘well into the winter’, despite significant rainfall in some parts of the country.

Business fined after worker killed by collapsing wall
A building firm has been fined £56,775 and told to pay £44,000 in costs for breaching the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, after an employee was killed when a retaining wall collapsed onto them.

Makita launches 9.0Ah and 12.0Ah batteries for its LXT cordless tools
Makita UK has recently launched two new batteries for its LXT cordless tools, the world’s largest compatible cordless tool system powered by 18V slide-style batteries

Johnsons Nurseries Ltd Celebrates Fifth Consecutive Year of Plant Healthy Accreditation
Johnsons Nurseries Ltd has announced its fifth consecutive year of achieving the prestigious Plant Healthy Accreditation. This milestone highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to protecting plant health and biosecurity and runs alongside its responsibility to support biodiversity and promote sustainability within the horticultural sector.

Sones Accountancy Services: Have you verified your identity with Companies House?
Companies House requires all company directors, LLP members and people with significant control (PSCs) to verify their identity. Have you verified yours before it becomes mandatory in November 2025?

Exclusive member opportunity for BALI members at highly-anticipated industry showpiece
BALI members are invited to join us for an exclusive networking drinks reception on day one of FutureScape 2025

Green-tech’s Laura Darlow Named as a Winner of ProLandscaper 30 under 30 – The Next Generation
Green-tech is delighted to announce that Laura Darlow, Logistics Team Leader, has been named as one of Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation winners for 2025.

GroundsFest 2025 HortWeek Question Time
BALI is pleased to share that the recording of GroundsFest 2025 - HortWeek Question Time is now available to watch online.