Festive feast can help generate carbon neutral electricity
Over the festive season more cooking oil will be used as people sit down to enjoy roast meats, crisp roasted potatoes, parsnips and other festive treats. >>
24 December 2015
Hills’ support for Christmas Care continues
A local charity that provides food and shelter to the homeless over Christmas has received a welcome boost from long-term supporters the Hills Group. >>
21 December 2015
Instead of sending Christmas Cards Hills is donating to charity
This Christmas, instead of sending traditional Christmas cards in the post, the Hills Group is sending electronic cards to its customers, and the money saved on printing and postage will be donated to support charities for the homeless. >>
11 December 2015
New Volvo FM Tridem joins Hills Waste Solutions’ collection fleet
A new Volvo FM 8×4 Tridem is the latest addition to the waste collection fleet of Wiltshire-based Hills Waste Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hills Group Limited. The FM Tridem was supplied by Truck and Bus Wales & West, Swindon. >>
27 November 2015
Hills Waste Solutions specify Volvo’s active safety package
Hills Waste Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hills Group Limited, is one of the first operators in the UK to specify Volvo’s Active Safety Package on three new FH-500, 6×2 tractor units that recently joined the company’s bulk artic fleet. >>
20 November 2015
Hills’ Year of Health and Safety initiative secures national award
Swindon based Hills Waste Solutions has received a prestigious national health and safety award at the national Chartered Institute of Wastes Management (CIWM) Sustainability and Resource awards. >>
10 November 2015
Hills Quarry Products recognised for its outstanding contribution to restoration and wildlife conservation
Hills Quarry Products has received a special award from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) for its outstanding contribution to the restoration of The Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire. >>
23 October 2015
10th anniversary of Hills Quarry Products’ ready-mixed concrete business
Hills Quarry Products’ is celebrating 10 years of supplying quality ready-mixed concrete to customers across central, southern England. >>
25 September 2015
Plans for Wiltshire energy plant approved
Northacre Renewable Energy Limited, part of The Hills Group, is pleased that plans to build a multi-million pound renewable energy plant in Westbury have been given planning permission by the local planning authority. >>
23 September 2015
Hills gears up for National Cycle to Work day
Eager cyclists at Wiltshire-based company The Hills Group are encouraging their colleagues and any other cycle enthusiasts to join them in giving up four-wheels for two when they take part in National Cycle to Work Day. >>
01 September 2015
Hills Junior Golf Championships 2015
69 junior golfers took part in the 30th Hills Wiltshire Junior Golf Championships at Broom Manor GC. >>
28 August 2015
The Hills Group CPRE Wiltshire Best Kept Village Competition 2015
45 villages throughout the county were tested against the competition criteria which look for tidiness, cleanliness, presentation and village community spirit. >>
26 August 2015
Hills’ sponsorship of Calne Town FC continues
It’s business as usual for Calne Town FC, following the announcement that Wiltshire-based Hills Group has agreed to extend its sponsorship of Calne Town Football Club for a fifth consecutive year. >>
04 August 2015
Visits to Langford Lakes Nature Reserve now more convenient
On Saturday 25th July 2015, the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust celebrated the opening of new public toilets at their Langford Lakes Nature Reserve. >>
27 July 2015
Langdon wins 2nd successive Hills Wilts Professionals’ Golf title
Ross Langdon from Gloucester GC beats Andy Beal from Salisbury and SW GC in a play-off to win the 35th Hills Wiltshire Professionals’ Golf Championship at Marlborough Golf Club. >>
10 July 2015
Wiltshire’s wildlife reserves get £270,000 funding boost from landfill tax
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is celebrating after receiving a generous donation of £270,000 from The Hills Group. >>
06 July 2015
Chippenham Cricket Club secures funding for refurbishment
The community of Chippenham is celebrating the news that Chippenham Cricket Club has received a £5,000 funding boost from The Hills Group Limited. >>
29 June 2015
Statement: Lower Compton planning
Statement on the outcome of planning application for extension at Lower Compton MRF. >>
17 June 2015
Hills Homes funds historic restoration project in Calne
An historic wall within the magnificent Castlefields Park in the centre of Calne will undergo essential repairs following funding from Hills Homes. >>
11 June 2015
Free compost up for grabs for Wiltshire schools
Green-fingered schools across Wiltshire are being offered a chance to get some free compost as part of Compost Awareness Week which runs from 4 to 10 May. >>
05 May 2015
Newport Paper secures newspaper & magazine contract with Hills Waste Solutions
Newport Paper, a specialist purchaser and recycler of recovered materials has secured the contract for newspapers and magazines from Hills Waste Solutions. >>
22 April 2015
Statement: Northacre Resource Recovery Centre, Westbury
Hills Waste Solutions would like to reassure Westbury residents that recording systems at the Northacre RRC are not showing an increase in flies. >>
07 April 2015
Top safety accreditation for Hills Waste Solutions
Wiltshire-based Hills Waste Solutions has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety. >>
31 March 2015
The Hills Group CPRE Wiltshire Best Kept Village Competition 2015
This Hills Group will once again sponsor the CPRE Best Kept Village Competition for 2015. >>
26 March 2015
Site manager recognised for excellent performance
A building site manager at ‘The Rozzers’ housing development in Bibury, Gloucestershire, is celebrating after being presented with a Performance Beyond Compliance certificate from the national Considerate Constructor’s Scheme. >>
23 February 2015
Strong sales sees local developer move confidently onto Phase 2 of new homes development in Calne
The market town of Calne continues to be a popular choice for house buyers with homes in the first phase of the Station Meadows development selling on target within 12 months of being launched. >>
09 February 2015
Royal Wootton Bassett RFC stays warm in winter following Hills grant
A £15,000 grant from The Hills Group Limited has helped to ensure that the rugby players of Royal Wootton Bassett stay warm this winter following the installation of a brand new electrical heating and hot water system. >>
03 February 2015