Last year we embraced ‘No Mow May’ in 20 of the city’s parks, In 2023 we’re going even further reducing mowing across all 33 parks.
Author Archives: Ali Brown
Blossom Circle gets its finishing touch
We’re delighted to have put the finishing touch on our blossom circle in Exhibition Park through a new partnership with Tyne Housing.
An update on our Winter 22/23 tree works
To make sure Newcastle’s parks continue to be safe places for people to visit, we will be continuing with works to trees across the city as part of our treeContinue reading “An update on our Winter 22/23 tree works”
Storm Arwen – The impact one year on
One year on from Storm Arwen, we’re taking a look back at the impact of the storm, the work that’s been undertaken by our rangers to repair the damage.
Removal of Walker Park Litter Bins
Following a spike in anti-social behaviour particularly incidents of arson we have temporarily removed the litter bins in Walker Park.
Our next phase of North East Community Forest planting with Ringtons Plc
Through our partnership with Ringtons Plc we’re planting hundreds of trees in Harbottle Park this autumn, expanding our contribution to the North East Community Forest.
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone Announced in the UK
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across the whole of England, Scotland and Wales following a small number of isolated cases being confirmed in the UK.
Meet the Team: Steven Legget
Steven is our Programme Manager, his creative problem solving skills help everyone at Urban Green collaborate and develop exciting new plans.