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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 …

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 …