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Ground Control highly commended by VINCI Facilities for Environmental Impact
Awarded at the 2024 VINCI Facilities Supply Chain awards
Wildfell wins Excellence in Biodiversity Conservation and Enhancement
Awarded at the 2024 Essex Housing Awards
Ground Control Ltd Announces the Departure of Kim Morrish
Reflecting on her transformational impact on the company
Devana Centre for Environmental Recovery is Section 106 Approved
One of the first Habitat Banks in England to be registered on the National Register
Are you ready for the Ground Control gritting season?
Tips for avoiding slips, trips, and falls at your facilities this winter
Tilly Hawkins revealed in Pro Landscaper’s 2024 ‘30 Under 30’
Ground Control Estimator announced in Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation
Ground Control shortlisted at the Unseen Business Awards
Shortlisted for the ‘Business Impact Award’ for preventing modern slavery within their operations and supply chains and ‘Unseen Star of the Year’
Tree works for Teens Unite Fighting Cancer
In partnership with Tesco, Ground Control has gifted arboriculture and site clearance services to a new respite centre for teenagers living with cancer
Liebherr R920 joins the Ground Control RRV rail to road vegetation management fleet
Pioneering UK infrastructure maintenance as we deploy the latest, on-track-plant machinery.
Arboriculture awareness courses. Continuing professional excellence
Ground Control, in its continued support and development of staff, once again arranged arboriculture awareness training for managers whom manage services in the infrastructure division.
Giving biodiversity back to Billericay
Our award-winning Chelsea Flower Show exhibition, planted at South Green Infant School and Nursery
Growing a nature-rich legacy at Pinner Park Primary School
The next generation of nature custodians continues to embrace their natural environment, two years after a pioneering biodiversity project at their school was born.
Ground Control to create 150 new roles as part of €5 million investment in Irish market launch
150 new Irish-based roles announced as part of a €5 million expansion into the Irish market.
Ground Control appoint Declan O’Gorman as ‘Country Director for Ireland’
The company's first Country Director for Ireland aims to scale up the operations in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Ground Control wins Sustainable Company of the Year at the 2024 Pro Landscaper Business Awards
The awards ceremony also saw success being highly commended for ‘Design Studio of the Year’
Ground Control returns to the Chelsea Flower Show
Showcasing that ‘Diversity is Queen’ in partnership with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust
Ground Control awarded a 14th consecutive RoSPA President’s Gold Award 2024
The prestigious global health and safety award from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
Certified to the Information Security Standard
We are pleased to share that Ground Control has been certified to ISO 27001:2022
Pro Landscaper Business Awards 2024: Shortlist announced
We are pleased to announce and share that Ground Control has been shortlisted for two awards at the Pro Landscaper Business Awards.
Skyports Drone Services and Ground Control launch drone survey project with Network Rail
Using drones to capture mission-critical environmental data and identify dangerous vegetation to limit the risk of downtime or damage to infrastructure
Giving back to communities along the East Coast Main Line
Network Rail and Ground Control volunteer with Scottish community garden initiative, while vegetation management works continue on the mainline between Lamberton and Reston.
Ground Control’s ambitious net-zero targets approved
The company's near and long-term targets are accepted by the Science Based Targets initiative
Green Apples and Gilt Awards for JLL and Ground Control
Our partnership with JLL sees prestigious award wins for environmental best practices and added value.
Reverified as a Carbon Neutral organisation
Ground Control has successfully been reverified with the Carbon Trust
DIY SOS, the big build revealed
Ground Control donates plants and labour to Harlow-based wellbeing charity; as featured on BBC 1
Planting a tree for everyone at Ground Control
Celebrating our 50th year at the Wildfell Centre for Environmental Recovery
Ground Control receives 5 BALI awards including the coveted Principal Award
The National Landscape Awards by the British Association of Landscape Industries
Introducing Westbridge Park to the community
Sharing new play facilities with the community, right in time for half term
Emma Hindle announced in Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30
The winners for Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation have been revealed
Winter is coming (for some its already here)
Our tips for avoiding slips, trips, and falls at facilities this winter
Rail to Road Vehicle (RRV) service is open for business
Ground Control advances its portfolio with a new RRV business for rail and road infrastructure.
Building a biodiverse woodland walk at Shepperton Studios
Enhancing amenity value and maximising the wildlife and biodiversity potential along the River Ash Corridor
A record year for BALI Awards at Ground Control
The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) recognises excellence across Ground Control with five BALI awards
Roy Candlin, Ground Control's Unsung Hero
We're excited to share the news that Roy Candlin, Senior Account Manager, has been shortlisted for the Pro Landscaper 'Unsung Heroes Award'.
Ground Control refinancing announcement
New funding from Pricoa Private Capital to support continued growth plans.
Green Gains Live wraps up with action for nature
Ground Control’s environmental summit dedicated to nature recovery calls a wrap on its exciting annual cross-industry event held Thursday 7th July 2023.
The Devana Centre for Environmental Recovery
Building back UK’s natural recovery in Cambridgeshire, whilst providing jobs and greater access to nature
Every veggie helps; a new addition at Tesco Headquarters
Creating a new vegetable plot to provide fresh produce for the product development team
Openreach names Ground Control provider of EV charging points for its Electric Vehicle fleet
Thousands of charging points for the UK’s largest wholesale broadband network provider are set to be installed nationwide
Joe Gibbons, EV Project Manager, appointed a Project RECCE ambassador
Joe shares his involvement and his future with the charity
Our Bee the Change Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Ground Control and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust collaborate to deliver the “Bee the Change” Garden at the 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Ground Control wins Employer of the Year at the Pro Landscaper Business Awards
The Pro Landscaper Business Awards aim to ‘recognise and celebrate the greatest companies’ across 17 award categories.
Highways biodiversity scheme gives back to the community
Ground Control highways team donates resources from the A12 biodiversity tree planting scheme to local wilderness charity
New Community Garden created at Tesco Thornbury
Renovating green spaces for shoppers and pollinators
100 trees planted at Madingley Hall, University of Cambridge
Celebrating 50 Years of Ground Control with Equans volunteers
RoSPA President’s (13 consecutive Golds) Award 2023
Ground Control receives the RoSPA President’s Gold Award for the 13th consecutive year running
Out with ash dieback, in with biodiversity
Restoring an Anglian Water site back to a biodiverse nature reserve
Pro Landscaper Business Awards: Shortlist Announced
We are proud to share the news and announce that Ground Control has been shortlisted for Employer of the Year at the Pro Landscaper Business Awards 2023.
On-site at Waterbeach Barracks with Eco10Li Welfare Unit
A look at the environmentally conscious Welfare Unit
Partner planting day with the Environment Agency
Environment Agency joins volunteer tree planting at Ground Control’s Wildfell Centre for Environmental Recovery
National Apprenticeship Week 2023
Catching up with five Ground Control apprentices on their experience
'World-class' Ground Control recognised in Best Companies awards
UK external maintenance business certified with three-star accreditation rating in Best Companies annual awards, representing ‘world-class’ levels of employee engagement
Ground Control wins BALI award for Community and Schools Development
British Association of Landscape Industries recognises Ground Control for community tree planting partnership with Severn Trent.
A perfect score at Waterbeach Barracks
A perfect 45/45 score in the Considerate Constructors audit showcasing good practice with Urban&Civic
A local laptop recycling scheme from our Grounds Maintenance division
Giving back to the community is part of what makes Ground Control tick
Pro Landscaper award win for Ground Control rising star
Andrea Ellinas, Client Relationship Manager, wins The Pro Landscaper '30 under 30: The Next Generation Initiative'
London in Bloom – a double win for Ground Control
Two Grounds Maintenance Gold Awards in the ‘Heritage Park/Garden of the Year’ category
Reducing anti-social behaviour to allow nature to thrive
Supporting the ‘Citizens Involved Problem Solving’ project to reduce anti-social behaviour in Skelton
Ground Control's ‘Cycle to Work’ benefit - An employee perspective
We spoke with employee Pete Wogan about how the scheme helped fueled his mountain bike passion.
Her Majesty the Queen 1926-2022
It is with great sadness that we join the nation in mourning the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Introducing the first auto-mower on-site with Severn Trent
Another successful and exciting step with the introduction of the first automower on site in Derbyshire.
Embracing change with new Ford E-Transit
Our innovations and investments continue with delivery of new EV vans
Planting a legacy for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
To celebrate the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, we are excited to share our planting partnership with Severn Trent.
Grounds Maintenance innovation continues with the Maritime Museum
Adding the ‘Husqvarna EPOS’ automower to our award winning site
We are onboard the Railway Mental Health Charter
Ground Control signs the RMHC to support the mental health and wellbeing of rail workers
Ground Control unveils Green Jobs and Decarbonisation Skills Webinar
Expert panel will explore strategies to address the green skills gap
The housing link to transport decarbonisation
Reviewing the on-stage discussion from the Unlock Net Zero stage
Celebrating World Nature Conservation Day with JLL and partners
Ground Control partnered with JLL and local businesses in Cambridge to celebrate and raise awareness of World Nature Conservation Day.
Detecting and protecting rail side badger habitats
Ground Control arb rail team works with ecologists and leading surveillance technology to detect and protect badger habitats around Tring, Hertfordshire.
The future of UK Biodiversity championed at Green Gains Live
Leading experts came together to drive the biodiversity agenda
Bonding through biodiversity at the National Maritime Museum
JLL and Ground Control host biodiversity workshop for partners in the prestigious grounds of the National Maritime Museum
Ground Control recertifies as a carbon neutral organisation
We are very proud to to have officially recertified as a carbon-neutral company and reduced our direct carbon footprint by 691 tCO2e since 2021
Arb Awareness training leads the way in professional excellence
Ground Control takes staff training to a new level, with industry-leading Arboricultural Awareness training
How the sector is adapting to the extremes of climate change
Sam Jones (Housing Sector Lead) joined an esteemed panel on the Unlock Net Zero Stage to discuss ‘How the sector is adapting to the extremes of climate change’
Considerate Constructors Scheme showcases good practice in action at Waterbeach Barracks
Excellent scores in all areas as we uphold our high standard
Sovereign Residents Reconnect with Nature
Abingdon’s ambitious green space enhancement programme benefits the community and local wildlife
GSAB unveils Green Space Model Discovery Programme
Six interactive workshops will cover each stage of the roadmap
Green Gains Live to return in July
Ground Control’s flagship biodiversity event set for second summit
Clarion’s Alex Willey Joins Green Spaces Advisory Board
Chair of the Green Spaces Advisory Board Ria Bailes welcomes new Board member Alex Willey
How to Fund Green Space Projects
Discover how to fund green space projects at pace, at scale and right first time
The self-employment model – exploring its impact in social housing
Will the UK Shared Prosperity Fund provide new opportunities for green business start-ups in the social housing sector?
Pro Landscaper 'Sustainable Company of the Year' 2022
Ground Control received the fantastic accolade of “Sustainable Company of the Year”
RoSPA President’s (12 consecutive Golds) Award 2022
Ground Control receives the RoSPA President’s (12 consecutive Golds) Award 2022
Ground Control certifies as a B Corporation
B Corp status reflects company’s commitment to biodiversity net gain
Preparing the ground for a Commonwealth Games legacy
Ground Control supports Severn Trent with the planting of 2022 acres of Commonwealth Forest across the Midlands
We are part of a climate action powerhouse
Ground Control is one of over 300 signatories to The Climate Pledge, supporting a global commitment to be net zero carbon by 2040
We are shortlisted for the Pro Landscaper Business Awards 2022
Ground Control is shortlisted in two categories at 2022 Pro Landscaper Business Awards
IRATA arb teams clear grade 2 listed rail tunnels
IRATA rope access specialists complete complex vegetation clearance at Liverpool Lime Street’s historic tunnel portals
'First Avenue' tree dedicated to Essex eco champion
Ground Control dedicates ‘First Avenue’ tree to Essex eco-champion at showcase nature recovery project
Carbon neutral businesses advocate sustainable tree planting pledges
Forklift truck distributor Briggs Equipment has teamed up with Ground Control on a sustainable tree planting initiative in Braintree, Essex
SEN apprenticeship scheme expanded across more sites
UK first – training pathway expanded to help young people with learning difficulties
Planting a legacy for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Ground Control and Severn Trent plant 10,000 trees across the West Midlands ready for the Commonwealth Games
Clearing public bridleways for National Grid
Ground Control supports National Grid to reinstate an overgrown bridleway in a Somerset village
Supporting workplace wellbeing with London Fire Brigade
Grounds maintenance team works with London Fire Brigade to advocate healthy lifestyles and wellbeing
Celebrating National Tree Week with EQUANS
Celebrating national tree week with sustainable native planting at EQUANS facilities
Ground Control wins BALI Principal Award for Employer Excellence
British Association of Landscape Industries recognises Ground Control for outstanding staff development
Ground Control plants trees dedicated to the UK’s eco-champions
Ground Control has planted a ‘First Avenue’ of native trees to recognise twenty-six of the UK’s environmental heroes
Arb rail field team sets the benchmark
Health and safety best practice from arb rail field team, EA Formby Ltd
A pioneering partnership to cultivate greener communities
Celebrating the launch of our Green Spaces Advisory Board
Recycling timber for a National Highways community initiative
Recycled timber, community benches unveiled, as part of the National Highways, Chowns Mill roundabout redevelopment
We see the need for ditching
Added value ditching services provided to railway vegetation management contract
Leading the way in pledge to get nature positive by 2030
Ground Control is amongst leading British businesses working towards halting and reversing the decline of nature by 2030
A meaner and greener winter season
Ground Control moves into winter season greener and bigger than before
Timpson Group PLC partners with Ground Control’s FleetFix
Collaborating to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles across the Timpson Group fleet
Rising star wins Pro Landscaper 30 under 30 initiative
Sophie Childs, Ground Control Relationship Manager, is a winner of the Pro Landscaper 30 under 30: The Next Generation 2021
Another double win for London In Bloom Awards
For the 5th year running, Ground Control wins Gold at the London in Bloom contest
Protecting badger habitats and railways
Ground Control and Network Rail protect badger habitats whilst keeping the railway safe
Ground Control invests in the Wildfell Centre for Environmental Recovery
A 296-acre site, dedicated to helping landowners unlock the potential of their under-used land for nature’s recovery
Recognition for our commitment to the Armed Forces community
Ground Control receives MoD Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award for commitment to Armed Forces
Ground Control wins Pro Landscaper Sustainable Company of the Year
We win the award for Sustainable Company of the Year at the 2021 Pro Landscaper Business Awards
Supporting Co-op campaign to clean up local towns and villages
Ground Control supports East of England 'in it to bin it'
Ground Control and JLL Supports Making Edinburgh A Swift Sanctuary
Ground Control Supports Making Edinburgh A Swift Sanctuary
RosPA President Award won for health and safety
Ground Control celebrates after landing an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards, RoSPA President’s (11 consecutive Golds) Award
Biodiversity and wellbeing at Longbridge
Ground Control enhances biodiversity and wellbeing at Longbridge by creating healthy green space
Reptiles have made the Cumbrian rail line their home
Ground Control works with Network Rail to protect the reptiles clearing trackside vegetation to create the perfect sunbathing spot
Orchid protection zone to reduce carbon emissions at Cardiff Bay Retail Park
Orchids are more than just pretty flowers
Hinkley Connection Project team receive a National Grid Recognition Award
Ground Control’s Hinkley Connection Project Team were proud to receive a National Grid Recognition Award for becoming Carbon Neutral earlier this year.
Essex Wildlife Trust counts bugs squashed on registration plates
Ground Control partners with Essex Wildlife Trust to count bugs squashed on registration plates after a journey
Ground Control named as one of the UK’s best companies to work for
We’re delighted to announce that Ground Control’s achievements were acknowledged in the respected, Best Companies List.
We are winners of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation
Ground Control wins one of the country’s most prestigious and respected business honours for the second time in five years
Raising awareness for mental health in the workplace during COVID-19
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work and the International Workers Memorial Day
Ground Control becomes a member of Safer Highways
We are pleased to confirm that Ground Control has officially become a member of Safer Highways
Ground Control awarded Thames Estuary Visionary status
We are thrilled to announce that Ground Control has been recognised as an outstanding sustainability leader
Ground Control and Forestry England Plant 2,000 Trees at West Wood, Farley Mount
Ground Control is supporting Forestry England in the restoration of local woodland by planting oak, hornbeam and cherry
Helping to rewild the UK
Ground Control are passionate about restoring nature and are actively rewilding large parts of Britain
The Evergreen Fund and Make-it-Wild join forces
Ground Control’s Evergreen Fund and Make-it-Wild join forces to plant 5,700 trees at Dowgill Grange, Nidderdale
Ground Control achieves Carbon-Neutral certification four years ahead of schedule
We are very proud to say Ground Control is now officially a carbon-neutral company
Ground Control CEO wins LDC Entrepreneur of the Year
Simon Morrish, Ground Control CEO is recognised as Entrepreneur of the Year at the Lloyds Bank Business Excellence Awards
We are thrilled to welcome our new Managing Director - Jason Knights
Ground Control has announced the appointment of a new managing director, with Marcus Watson handing over to Jason Knights
Ground Control Sign Rail Industry EDI Charter
The joint ‘Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter’ is a commitment to work together to build a more balanced higher performing sector and has been backed by over 100 organisations
How can I prepare my business for the winter weather ahead?
Ian Morehouse, Director of Winter Maintenance, Ground Control and Griffiths and Armour discuss how businesses can better prepare for winter
Ground Control and The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Win Landscape Institute Partnership and Collaboration Award
The Children’s Garden at Kew is an award winning example of client, designer and contractor collaboration
Ground Control marks National Tree Week by funding planting projects
Evergreen Fund, supports planting of 15,000 trees near Chelmsford
Ground Control wins IiP Social Responsibility Award
Our approach to responsible business in the fight against climate change is celebrated
Ground Control installs tranquility garden for new armed services veterans centre
Revitalised outdoor space transformed for staff and residents
Gritting kicks off with a record breaker
The 2020-21 gritting season had the busiest first night ever
Ground Control identified in London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ 2020
The seventh edition report
The Science Behind Winter Gritting
How salt works to keep drivers and pedestrians safe in frosty conditions
The Evergreen Fund supports planting of 1,100 trees in just two months
Ground Control’s Evergreen Fund has begun to bear fruit, with an army of green-fingered volunteers planting 1,100 trees over the last two months.
Ground Control are Finalists for the Landscape Institute Awards
Ground Control, alongside our client RBG Kew, are finalists in the 2020 Landscape Institute Awards for Children’s Garden design and build project at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Ground Control Features in Sunday Times Top Track 250
The 16th annual Sunday Times Top Track 250 league table ranks Britain’s private mid-market growth companies with the biggest sales.
Ground Control are BALI Award Winners
Ground Control is celebrating success in this years BALI Awards
Ground Control’s Winter Maintenance Team Supporting Lake Meadows
A great opportunity to cement a relationship between our local green space at Lake Meadows and Ground Control
Taking the environmental lead at Ground Control
Ground Control is very pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Bawtree as Environmental Lead
Apprenticeship Success
We are very pleased to share the news that one of our young apprentices with special educational needs has recently passed all of his exams
Tree removed for safety reasons has found a new home
Ground Control and Highways England Set a Benchmark With Community Artworks
Meet our newest apprentice, Charlie
Ground Control has recently hired Charlie Nash to join our ICT team working in App Support.
Ground Control are Finalists For The Flood And Coast Excellence Awards
Ground Control is delighted to be a finalist for the Flood & Coast Excellence Awards 2020 in the category “Towards Net Zero”.
Royal Mail grounds maintenance returns
After several years’ absence, the Royal Mail grounds maintenance contract is back with Ground Control!
Ground Control Are Already Preparing for Winter
The combined forces of the Ground Control Winter Maintenance team and The Gritting Company are already working hard to prepare for the coming season
Tranquility gardens at Newham Hospital
Ground Control transforms gardens at one of England’s largest NHS trusts, to thank staff and remember those lost to Covid-19
Ground Control launches £5m sustainability impact venture fund
A new £5m investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives has been launched by Ground Control
Ground Control has been awarded with ‘We invest in people’
Ground Control is celebrating after been awarded with, the Gold Accreditation
Ground Control acquires JW Crowther & Son to consolidate its position as the UK’s largest private gritting operator
Acquisition cements Ground Control’s position as the UK’s biggest private gritting company
Ground Control Strengthens Winter Maintenance Capabilities Through Strategic Acquisition of Litter Boss
Acquisition of premier winter maintenance business increases nationwide economies of scale and operational efficiencies
Construction works undertaken by Ground Control to transform the Manchester Metrolink
Ground Control is currently undertaking construction works in an exciting project transforming the Manchester Metrolink’s Deansgate-Castlefield stop.
Ground Control become corporate members of the Royal Meteorological Society
The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) is a registered charity that serves academics, professional meteorologists and those whose work is affected in some way by the weather or climate, including those who have an interest in the weather
Healthcare Provider Sponsors New Woodland Grove at the Wildfell Centre for Environmental Recovery
Provide Community Interest Company (CIC), has recently sponsored 570 trees to be planted at the Wildfell Centre for Environmental Recovery in Wethersfield, Essex.
CSX Carbon supported by The Evergreen Fund in closing £2.5 million in seed funding
Seed funding closed to develop innovative measurement and audit systems for carbon, biodiversity and Natural Capital trading.
Gearing up for the planting season at the National Grid Hinkley Point Connection Project
Ground Control gets everything in place to tackle our biggest winter season of works yet on National Grid’s Hinkley Connection Project
Protecting Endangered Species - The Childing Pink
Rare plant habitat protected during flood defense works