Industry News

SALTEX shortlisted for industry award as it gears up to celebrate 80th anniversary

As SALTEX prepares for its landmark 80th edition on 11-12 November 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, the show moves forward under the theme Rooted in History. Driving Progress. – celebrating the herit …

GroundsFest Academy scores success with synthetic surface event

GroundsFest Academy recently hosted another successful free educational event with its Synthetic Surface – Maintenance Best Practice day, delivered in collaboration with Replay Maintenance, Redexim UK …

Recognising excellence for the EFL Grounds Team of the Season Awards 2025/26

STRI would like to congratulate all winners and shortlisted clubs recognised in the EFL Grounds Team of the Season Awards for the 2025/26 season. The Grounds Team of the Season Awards play an importan …

PE and school sport get £1bn boost to end fitness postcode lottery

More young people will have access to high quality PE and school sport under the government’s new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, which will bring national sporting expertise into every prim …

London Stadium grounds team crowned Premier League Grounds Team of the Year

London Stadium’s Grounds Team has been named Premier League Grounds Team of the Year for the second consecutive season. Retaining the title is widely regarded as one of the toughest feats in the indus …

GroundsFest 2026 opens visitor registration

Visitor registration for GroundsFest 2026 is now officially open, as the industry prepares for what promises to be the biggest and most exciting edition of the event to date. Returning to Stoneleigh P …

Amenity Forum Updating Event highlights shared sector priorities

Over 60 members and industry representatives attended the latest Amenity Forum Updating Event, bringing together expertise from across the amenity sector.  The event featured a wide-ranging progr …

BIGGA launches Friends of First Green to support future greenkeeping workforce

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is inviting businesses across the turf and golf industries to support the future of the profession by becoming Friends of First Gree …

GroundsFest Academy goes behind the scenes at Lord’s

Selected attendees from GroundsFest Academy events were recently given the opportunity to experience a truly unforgettable day at Lord’s Cricket Ground, widely regarded as the Home of Cricket. T …

Planning submitted for the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre’s transformative renovation

Proposals for a sustainable, accessible, and world-class transformation of the iconic Crystal Palace National Sports Centre (CPNSC) have been submitted by Morgan Sindall Construction to the London Bor …

MPs call for new focus and funding to get nation moving more

A renewed commitment to PE in schools, ending the 3pm Saturday blackout for women’s football and the removal of unnecessary ‘No Ball Games’ signs are among the recommendations in a new report from MPs …

The BIGGA Kickstart Programme: opening the door to greenkeeping

The BIGGA Kickstart Programme provides a clear, accessible starting point for anyone looking to understand greenkeeping and take their first step into the profession. Designed as an entry-level course …