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What’s happening at The Green Estate

From prestigious award-wins to exciting project updates – there’s always something happening at The Green Estate!


Shining the spotlight on Pictorial Meadows’ Classic mix Arrow right

Adaptive, engaging and resilient are the three concepts that drive innovation at Pictorial Meadows. Working alongside partners such as the University of Sheffield, they have been at the forefront of developing stunning designer meadows for our urban spaces for twenty years. Ever-changing colour Pictorial Meadows’ flower mixes are truly adaptive, engaging and resilient – none […]

Update on works at Manor Fields Park (14 Dec 2023) Arrow right

In recent months, you may have noticed some activity at Manor Fields Park. This is part of a project to install a Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme (SuDS). It is designed to ease pressure on Sheffield’s watercourse and sewer, and will also create a ‘wetland’ environment that will enhance biodiversity and improve visitor experience. It was […]

The Green Estate 2023 Annual Report: Coming Out of the Shadows! Arrow right

When I arrived at The Green Estate in April 2022,  no one seemed to have heard of The Green Estate Community Interest Company. We were a hidden gem! This year we have come out of the shadows! I have really enjoyed working with the team to look back over our shoulders on a really busy […]

The Green Estate’s achievements recognised by five awards in 2023 Arrow right

We’ve been absolutely delighted to have all our hard work and achievements recognised by five different awards this year. Below is a quick rundown of what awards The Green Estate has won in 2023… The King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development On 21 April, it was announced that The Green Estate had been awarded […]

The Green Estate Wins Training and Development Award Arrow right

We’re delighted that The Green Estate CIC has been recognised by Opportunity Sheffield for our outstanding dedication to training and developing staff. Martin Collins, our Head of People Services, received the award at Opportunity Sheffield’s Celebration of Advance and Advancing Digital event on 29 November. The event celebrated training providers, participants and employers who have […]

Volunteer Celebration Day Arrow right

On Tuesday 28 November, everyone at The Green Estate said a huge ‘thank you’ to our amazing group of volunteers who have worked really hard this year helping out our Parks and Heritage teams. The ‘Thank You’ Event brought all of the volunteers associated with The Green Estate together for the first time to celebrate […]

The Green Estate wins Best Supplier at Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards Arrow right

We were delighted to win Best Supplier at the Pro Landscaper Sustainability and Biodiversity Awards ceremony on Wednesday 22 November. The awards recognise and celebrate companies and projects in the landscaping industry that are contributing towards a more sustainable future for their respective sectors. More than forty companies and projects were shortlisted across twelve categories, […]