It’s all happening in Hounslow

After months of research, preparation and hard work John Laing Integrated Services are delighted to announce the commencement of operations on July 1st for the management of the London Borough of Hounslow’s parks, libraries, arts and heritage portfolio.

JLIS will be managing;

• Over 120 parks and open spaces
• 11 libraries
• An urban farm and 28 allotments
• Sport pitches
• 9 cemeteries
• Two heritage sites - Hogarth’s House and Gunnersbury Park Estate
• The Paul Robeson Theatre and the Redless artist studio

This contract widens the company’s already extensive portfolio and brings on board additional service, providing new experiences and more importantly the opportunity to work with new partners.

Our partners in this venture are Continental Landscapes; they will be managing the grounds maintenance of the parks, open spaces and sport pitches and Fusion who were awarded the contract for the leisure aspects of the Hounslow’s leisure portfolio. Fusion is a charitable trust that currently runs a wide range of leisure and sports facilities in the country.

Our vision for the library network will be delivered with the support of Tribal a leading consultancy service who has It’s all happening in Hounslow After months of research, preparation and hard work John Laing Integrated Services are delighted to announce the commencement of operations on July 1st for the management of the London Borough of Hounslow’s parks, libraries, arts and heritage portfolio. “JLIS will be managing over 120 parks and open spaces “ transformed the quality of libraries in locations across the UK, creating a standard for a modern and efficient library service.

Tim Grier – Managing Director

This is both an important and exciting time for JLIS, the Company is continuing to expand as we move into new areas of business. This contract equates to a 35% growth in the business literally overnight. On the 30 June 2008 we had 500 employees and on the 1st July that number increased to 780 when we welcome 280 new employees from Hounslow into the Company. Furthermore this contract also allows us the opportunity to explore the potential of the services we are managing, develop new partnerships and build our Company’s reputation as a leader in pubic sector service delivery.

Claire Griffiths – General Manager

The bidding process and the mobilisation of the contract has been a rewarding and challenging time for everyone involved. With only eight weeks to agree contracts and mobilise everyone has had to work incredibly hard to ensure that we fulfilled our commitments to the London Borough of Hounslow, our partners and most importantly our new employees.