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“The future of these services will depend very much on the extent to which councils have been innovative and adaptive and continue to be so”


Looking at the various options available to local government for reducing costs, whilst improving parks and green spaces services, it would be wrong to assume that a solution to the spending cuts in this area has been found. The harsh reality is that


there is no single solution. The future of these services will depend very much on the extent to which councils have been innovative and adaptive and continue to be so. And, it is through partnerships with private sector organisations that these adaptations can be made as effectively as possible. There is, indeed, a certain level of comfort that can be sought from the notion of ‘shared pain’ that comes with joint initiatives. SGM has proven the value of a partnering approach to groundcare fleet management in these trying times and, in doing so, has managed to secure numerous stable and mutually beneficial contracts. For example, the company has recently completed a £100,000 investment in Toro Fairway Mowers to meet the seasonal hire requirements of Glasgow City Council. Likewise, a £10,000 investment has been made towards further hand tools for Manchester City Council. Recognising the value of this


collaborative approach, a number of councils have extended their contracts in the past year, including Tamworth MBC for which SGM has made a £50,000 investment in new replacement machines for the contract extension period. Steven McInroy concludes:


“Parks, Open Spaces and Horticultural Services are undoubtedly highly valuable in their contribution to health and leisure, the quality of the environment, the economy, social inclusion and combating climate change. Furthermore, suppliers of groundcare equipment, such as ourselves, depend on continued care for these areas to survive the economic downturn. Whilst the pressures on local government are in no way slackening, a partnering approach to groundcare fleet management can certainly soften the blow for the public sector, whilst also creating opportunities for suppliers and generating a more positive outlook for the industry as a whole.”


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