The Hills Amenity Society
Loughton, Essex

About the Hills Amenity Society

Now over 30 years old, the Hills Amenity Society which is affiliated to the Civic Trust, was formed in 1972 as a result of the interest shown by local residents in their environment. Its aims are to preserve, protect, develop and improve features of both historic and public interest, and to promote higher standards of planning and design, in keeping with existing amenities and the rural character of the area.

The importance of the Hills, with its unique blend of building styles and materials, set in narrow lanes hedged with hawthorn and holly, and which enjoys spectacular views across the Thames valley to the Kent hills, was further recognised in 1977 when Epping Forest District Council created the York Hill conservation area.

Notice Board - Potters Close	Save our Open Spaces Click the picture

The Society undertakes a number of functions and services including:

• Present a unified voice to the authorities.
• Contact the council, police and other services.
• Review local planning applications.
• Provide a public AGM with talks by guest speakers.
• Host a summer garden trophy competition.
• Provide an informal Autumn lunch.
• Organise carol singing for local charity causes
• Lobby successfully for local enhancement.
• Deliver quarterly newsletters to members.
• Post information on the notice board at Potters Close.

Pump / York Hill (click)

It has also published a Discovery Trail of the area and initiated a number of environmental improvements, including the replacement of the concrete lampposts, the installation of wooden bollards to protect the greens from vehicle damage, the renovation of the Pump Hill pump, as well as undertaking projects to maintain the area’s hedges and footpaths. Photographic exhibitions and a Gardens Open Day have also been successful additions to the events calendar.

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