The Landscape Institute (LI) is delighted to celebrate the successful recruitment of a talented cohort of members to its four new Standing Committees, following a diligent recruitment process. With a diverse range of high quality applicants, the intake of new members strengthens the Institute’s commitment to member-led governance and strategic development.
The new Standing Committees put members at the heart of the LI’s work, shaping the future of the profession and collaborating to oversee and facilitate much of our member- and external-facing work.
Members of our previous committees have been invited to continue in their roles for the coming year. After a successful recruitment campaign, we are delighted to present our four new committees, representing the breadth of the landscape profession.
| Policy & Public Affairs | Knowledge & Practice | Membership & Professional Standards | Education & Careers |
| Influencing government policy and building relationships with other organisations. | Overseeing technical guidance and ensuring industry best practice. | Safeguarding professional integrity and overseeing membership pathways and ethical standards. | Promoting landscape careers and ensuring high standards in both traditional and alternative routes into the profession. |
| Ian Phillips (Chair) Marc Tomes Annie Coombs Richard Copas Luke Engleback Ian Houlston Anastasia Nikologianni Richard Sumner Andrew Smith Chris Fairbrother Scarlett Towse Simon Bell | Jane Findlay (Interim Chair) Joe Robson Carly Tinkler Jon Rooney Lucy Elphick Jenkins Thomas Yunqing Bai Paul Reynolds Mirna Joanna Melki Michael Shilton Heather Simeonov | Mark Smeeden (Chair) Vanessa Ross Nick Harrison Lucy Marshall James Brisco Carol Ann Newell | Chris House (Chair) Jonathan Emery Kristoff Fatsar Rachel Cox Alistair Kratt Usue Ruiz-Arana Anna Rhodes Marko Yao Chung Kenny Fraser Robyn Friesner |
LI CEO Rob Hughes expressed his enthusiasm for the appointments, stating: “We are thrilled by the very high calibre of professionals who stepped forward to join our Standing Committees. Their expertise and passion will be invaluable in shaping the future of the profession, as we continue implementing our New Ways of Working and bringing a culture of collaboration to the LI.”
This continued focus on member participation reflects the LI’s commitment to an inclusive and dynamic professional community. While these committee roles have now been filled, there are still plenty of opportunities for members to get involved and contribute:
- Join one of a selection of soon-to-be-announced ‘Task and Finish’ groups, reporting to the Standing Committees and focused on specific projects. More information to follow.
- Network with the professional community in your region by standing for election to one of our Branch Committees, which will be holding elections at their AGMs from April 2025.
- Shape the overall direction and strategy of the LI by applying to join the Board or Council at the LI Elections 2025. Applications now open!
