Industry News

Baroness and Kubota support BIGGA’s Mental Health First Aid Programme

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is proud to announce Baroness UK and Kubota (UK) Ltd as headline sponsors of its Mental Health First Aid Programme (MHFAP). Develope …

Construction begins on Port Vale FC’s Vale Park Community Campus

Construction has officially commenced on the new Vale Park Community Campus, marking a major milestone in the delivery of a £2.3 million government funded investment to enhance community sport and wel …

Everton stadium to host golf driving range as Royal Birkdale hosts The Open

Visitors will get the chance to play golf inside Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium this summer in an exclusive first for the Club’s waterfront home. Upper Deck Golf is set to take over the stadium acro …

Geoff Webb to step down as CEO of the Grounds Management Association in 2027

The GMA has announced that Chief Executive, Geoff Webb, will step down from his role in March 2027, after 21 years leading the organisation. Geoff, who has overseen a period of significant growth and …

BASIS Sustainable Sport Conference 2026 unveiled

The BASIS Conference returns in 2026 with a bold new format at the iconic National Football Museum in the heart of the Manchester. Bringing together leaders from across sport, government, business and …

Football stadium construction opportunities grow

According to Glenigan data, football stadium construction is creating significant opportunities for major project work as professional clubs look to increase spectator capacity and modernise their fac …

Winners of the 2026 GMA Industry Awards announced

The winners of the 2026 GMA Industry Awards have been announced at a prestigious ceremony at Edgbaston Stadium. The awards took place alongside the new GMA Conference, which ran throughout the day and …

Winners of SAPCA Awards 2026 announced

The winners of the SAPCA Awards 2026 have been announced at a gala dinner held at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in London. Now in their 11th year, the awards celebrate the achievements of members of th …

Three emerging leaders join GMA NextGen to drive the future of grounds management

The Grounds Management Association’s (GMA) NextGen group is pleased to welcome three new members: James Williamson, Sonny Keywood and Calum Clarkson. The trio join after a strong application pro …

Fields in Trust President takes green space campaign to Parliament

The President of the Fields in Trust, Jill Scott MBE, has headed to Parliament to launch the results of new YouGov polling commissioned by organisation to better understand public mood at a critical m …

The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service named official agronomist of the LET

The Ladies European Tour (LET) has announced The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service has been appointed as the Official Agronomist of the Tour. It will advise the LET on sustainable golf course maint …

Free sustainability assessment tool launched by GroundsFest Academy

The GroundsFest Academy, in collaboration with John Moverley OBE, has launched a free online sustainability assessment tool designed to help organisations evaluate and strengthen their sustainable pra …