Category: Sustainability

Thousands of visitors attended Ragley Estate’s second annual Open Farm Sunday, a significant event celebrating British farming and rural heritage. Approximately 1,700 guests engaged with farm machinery displays, livestock, and crop demonstrations, while observing traditional skills such as horse-logging and venison butchery. The event also offered educational activities for children, including flower making and plant…

In May, Leeds took centre stage in the UK real estate sector by hosting UKREiiF, a premier event attracting over 16,000 property investors, developers, and policymakers. Among the key topics driving industry discussions is PropTech, a critical catalyst in transforming office environments and enhancing returns to office working. Sally Appleton underscores that the return to…

Courteenhall Farm in South Northamptonshire recently hosted a delegation from Love British Food as part of a national initiative to promote sustainably farmed British produce within the public sector. The event brought together food professionals and public sector caterers to demonstrate how regenerative farming practices can enhance nutritional quality, support local economies, and align with…

As climate change intensifies, many individuals feel their efforts are too small to effect meaningful change. However, experts emphasize that sustainable gardening practices can contribute significantly to mitigating environmental impacts. Reflecting Voltaire’s timeless advice to “cultivate our garden,” responsible stewardship of our own landscapes can help address broader climate challenges, particularly in regions experiencing shifting…

RO Real Estate is pleased to announce a major letting at Silbury House, Central Milton Keynes’ most sustainable office development. Fanatics Collectibles which includes Topps Europe, a global leader in physical and digital collectibles has signed a 10-year lease for the top two floors of the building, totalling approximately 18,000 sq. ft. Topps Europe has…

The UK government has unveiled its 2025 Spending Review, signalling a significant shift in fiscal strategy focused on long-term investment in energy, infrastructure, and technology. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a 2.3% annual increase in departmental spending above inflation, aiming to drive what she calls “Britain’s renewal” , a plan to deliver meaningful improvements in public…

The Venues Collection is redefining sustainability in the hospitality and events sector by proving that heritage and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. With five residential venues, many housed in buildings over a century old, the group is taking decisive steps toward deep decarbonisation, guided by estates manager Martin Lyons. His leadership has been…

TORONTO, June 12, 2025 – Colliers has released its 2024 Global Sustainability Report, unveiling Built to Last, a renewed and forward-looking strategy designed to address today’s most pressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. Grounded in an updated materiality assessment conducted earlier this year, the strategy centers on three key pillars: environmental sustainability, workplace experience,…

In a city where space is limited and cycling is increasingly popular, Londoners are facing a common challenge: where to securely store their bikes without compromising their living space or the aesthetic of their homes. Traditional solutions: narrow hallway parking, back garden sheds, or street locks are often impractical, insecure, or unsightly. But a new,…

The village of Wivelsfield Green in East Sussex, long regarded as the inspiration for the fictional Trumptonshire of the classic Camberwick Green television series, is now at the centre of growing concern over rapid residential development. On June 7, local residents held a silent protest at the South Road development site, aiming to raise awareness…