The Seedbed
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May 08, 2012
Comments OffNew Bandstand for Carterton
Carterton Town Council have commissioned a new bandstand for their Alvescot Road Park. We have designed a curvilinear structure, formed of galvanised tubular steel with a ceiling to keep the rain or sun off, with integral lighting. Due for completion in May. Polish up the Tuba!...
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Jan 04, 2012
Comments OffNew development for SEGRO
We have recently been asked to provide landscape architectural input for a new gateway development for SEGRO on the Trading Estate at Slough. This development would be one of the first buildings to be started as part of a major regeneration of the heart of the trading estate...
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Sep 28, 2011
Comments OffNational Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
- A Sustainable Development? The new National Planning Policy Framework puts the Localism agenda into context, but at what cost? The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) seeks to change the emphasis placed on the planning regime to a more pro-active approach toward sustainable development. This legislation (in some 52 pages) will replace over 2500 pages of...
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Sep 23, 2011
Comments OffThe Playing Field – Article by Carolyn Place
Carolyn has an article in the Oxfordshire edition all about the experience of the Playbuilder programme for the development of play spaces – from the perspective of the landscape architect. Here is the link:...
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Sep 14, 2011
Comments OffCondition Surveys
These days the need for value for money and tight purse strings places the need for careful management of what you already have at the top of the agenda. Condition surveys and inventories of your parks and play areas, your business estate or wider landscape resource are essential to manage your valuable assets effectively and...
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Sep 08, 2011
Comments OffNew Woodland for Wokingham
A new mixed woodland of some 8 hectares has been planted at Barkham Ride Wokingham (providing a SANGS (Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space) http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/planningcontrol/planning/planningpolicies/thamesbasinheathsspa/sang/ The overall site (18.5 ha) provides a green lung and is designed reduce visitor impact on the Thames Basin Heaths by providing an attractive alternative for locals to discover for...
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Jun 20, 2011
Comments OffPlay Space Opened By David Cameron
The official opening of Alvescott Road Recreation Ground Play Space happened on Friday 17th June with Carolyn Place of Anthony Stiff Associates and Adrian Coomber, Deputy Mayor, showing David Cameron around. Mr Cameron had already been introduced to the project about 6 months ago at a previous visit to the town which is within his constituency. You can view a video...
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May 06, 2011
Comments OffQuality Assured ISO 9001
Quality Assured…ISO 9001 We’ve done it! We have passed our external audit and can now say that we are ISO 9001 compliant which is great news for us and for our clients. We see this as a positive step towards better and more efficient business and project management. Thanks are due to Frank Pavy...
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Mar 07, 2011
Comments OffNew website for play areas
In addition to our new main Web Site we now have a new dedicated site for play areas….. http://www.playareadesign.co.uk/ This site features recent projects and expertise gained over the last 2 years mainly derived from projects bidding for, and winning grants within the national Playbuilder Scheme promoting natural play within guidelines developed by Play England. We have...
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May 05, 2010
Comments OffRecruitment
Recruitment We are currently fully staffed. We do occasionally need additional resources, full time, part time or free lance and so if you do wish to send us your details we will be happy to bear you in mind should the need arise. Anthony Stiff Associates 68F Milton Park Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4RX Tel: 01235...