Glasgow-based manager of open spaces resumes maintenance and inspection work

A Glasgow-based firm is to restart open space maintenance and inspection programmes across the UK, following a temporary halt to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, and safeguarding its workforce.
Greenbelt says the move safeguards its workforce. Picture: contributed.Greenbelt says the move safeguards its workforce. Picture: contributed.
Greenbelt says the move safeguards its workforce. Picture: contributed.

Greenbelt says it is the UK’s leading manager of open spaces in residential developments. It has 60,000 household customers, and arrangements for a further 30,000.

MD Colin Thomson said the health and safety of homeowners and staff will remain the firm’s top priority.

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“Our new management strategy, created in close consultation with our network of open space maintenance professionals, is founded on their submission of strict new working protocols. These will allow our experts to fully comply with all aspects of official government guidance on safe working practices.

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“With the protocols fully established and now in place, we’re delighted to announce we’re ready to recommence our maintenance and inspection programmes.”

Thomson said the move comes at a critical time. “Not only will this allow us preserve the beauty and integrity of your open spaces, but also prevent lasting damage from any longer-term lack of upkeep, as well as stop potential health and safety risks building up.”

Greenbelt added that in tandem with the early adoption of a mix of home working and furloughing, the resumption of work means it has been able to preserve the jobs and livelihoods of its workers, while ensuring it can keep focusing on sustained growth through 2020 and beyond.

The firm also said it has absorbed a “huge” amount of costs by suspending its on-site operations.

Thomson said: “We hope our strategy will act as an inspiration and allow the open space management industry as a whole to work together – while staying apart – and get through these incredibly challenging times.”

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