A Greener Future For Surrey

April 22nd marks Earth Day, an event to highlight the importance of environmental protection. The theme for 2024 is ‘Planet vs Plastics’ to raise awareness of the health risk that plastics, especially

Monday marks Global Recycling Day, an event highlighting the importance of recycling and the consequences for the planet if we don’t recycle. The theme for this year is #RecyclingHeroes. This th

This weekend marks World Wildlife Day, an event that celebrates and brings awareness to wildlife across the globe. Why World Wildlife Day is important? In the UK and around the world, nature is in cr

World wetlands day is an environmental day that is about reaffirming protection and love for wetlands. Wetlands are water ecosystems that contain plant life and other organisms that bring ecological h

As the price of energy continues to fluctuate, we all face concerns about energy bills this winter. We’d like to provide as much support as possible to reduce energy consumption and help to save money

Try going plant-based this Veganuary Veganuary runs throughout the month of January and is an event that encourages us to try a plant-based diet and live a vegan lifestyle for the duration of January

Christmas is a time of great celebration where friends and family all get together and a time where there are plenty of presents, food and decorations that have the potential to impact upon the enviro

Cycle to School Week is a week-long event between the 25th and 29th September that encourages children to cycle to school by themselves, with their friends or their families. The event is organised by

As part of our month long active travel campaign were supporting World Car Free day, this Friday. During the 22nd of September we are encouraged to ditch the car, and think of other ways to get from A

We often grab the car keys and jump in the car to nip here, or pop there for whatever the reason, but could you take a few journeys on foot or by bike? Take school for example, it’s a new term and a g

This month marks Second Hand September, a campaign to celebrate the importance of reusing rather than buying new, all whilst having a positive impact on the planet Pre-loved fashion A good place t

What is a wildfire? Wildfires are caused by humans 90% of the time, so they are largely preventable if the correct precautions are taken. It could be as simple as ensuring that campfires & bar

This month, Surrey County Council held a cabinet meeting where it was decided that the Wildlife Aid Foundation | British wildlife rescue centre would become the latest recipient of a Your Fund Surrey

The purpose of this project was to bring awareness of the importance of Great Crested Newts and their habitat. We set out to confirm if they were still present at the site and then estimate their popu

Today is Cycle to Work Day, encouraging us all to take to the pedals as an alternative to our usual commute. Why cycling is best There are many great benefits of riding your bike to work. It’s a goo

This week marks Love Parks week, an event to recognise the value of parks and outdoor spaces. We’re taking this opportunity to celebrate the amazing green spaces we have across Surrey and provide some

This month is Plastic Free July, to mark the occasion we have put together 10 top tips focused on small steps you can take to reduce plastic waste. Every year, Plastic Free July gives us an opportunit

Over £12m of central government grant funding is now available for Surrey residents to make home improvements relating to heating. This funding aims to support off-gas households improve energy effici

We are happy to announce that we have recently re-launched our solar panel group-buying scheme ‘Solar Together’ to support residents to invest in local renewable energy generation, cut carbon emission

We’re a group of volunteers in Surrey who are passionate about the environment and want to make a difference. Christmas can be a stressful time with pressure to have the ‘perfect’ Christmas and spend

This blog is part of a new series written by Surrey residents who will be sharing their personal experiences of making changes to reduce their carbon footprint. We hope the blogs will provide other pe

As we approach Cycle to Work Day on 4th August, our latest guest blogger - Surrey County Councillor Paul Deach - shares his experiences of taking the plunge from car to electric bike. ..............

If you are interested in taking positive action on the climate crisis in Surrey, we have an online webinar coming up on the 7th April that will support and inspire you to make a difference locally.The

Come along to this webinar on February 3rd at 2-3pm to find out how Community Energy South can support Your Fund Surrey projects Register for the webinar here! As you may be aware, Surrey County Coun

Reducing plastic waste can be tricky. Last year student Elina set out to reduce her plastic waste and shares her top tips in the latest Greener Futures blog. This blog is part of a series written by S

This month on the Greener Futures blog Marisa Heath, Surrey County Councillor for Runnymede and Cabinet Member for Environment, shares her tips for Veganuary...........................................

On the 10th November the COP26 United Nations Conference on Climate Change came to Surrey to showcase the local ambition to create a greener future through reducing transport emissions. After a succes

This blog is part of a new series written by Surrey residents who will be sharing their personal experiences of making changes to reduce their carbon footprint. We hope the blogs will provide other pe

This blog is part of a new series written by Surrey residents who will be sharing their personal experiences of making changes to reduce their carbon footprint. We hope the blogs will provide other pe

Join us in Farnham on 10th November to mark COP26 with a special event focussed on sustainable transport, or take part in our competition to be in with a chance of winning an electric bike!As world le

This is the first in a new series of blogs written by Surrey residents who will be sharing their personal experiences of making changes to reduce their carbon footprint. We hope the blogs will provi

Updates to commonplace Given the recent IPCC report on climate change, it is clearer than ever that we need to make changes to reduce carbon emissions produced in Surrey and we need to do this at pace

Surrey 2050: Sustainable Neighbourhoods and Communities Workshop Tuesday 7th September 2021 at 7:30-9:30pm (Online: Zoom)We are developing the Surrey Climate Change Delivery Plan, which will outline h

Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has approved the principles of Surrey’s Climate Change Delivery Plan which sets out how we all need to act to contribute to our ambition of Net-Zero carbon emissions fo

If you want to stay informed about the latest news and opportunities from the Surrey County Council Greener Futures team please sign up to our quarterly newsletter. Our latest newsletter included: A b

Surrey County Council are proud to have been headline sponsors for CREST 21, Surrey's first sustainable business awards which took place on 20th May. The awards were organised by Woking News &

From 24 May, residents can join the group-buying scheme which offers solar panels with optional battery storage and electric vehicle charging points as well as retrofit battery storage for residents w

April 22nd marks Earth Day, an event to highlight the importance of environmental protection. The theme for 2024 is ‘Planet vs Plastics’ to raise awareness of the health risk that plastics, especially

Monday marks Global Recycling Day, an event highlighting the importance of recycling and the consequences for the planet if we don’t recycle. The theme for this year is #RecyclingHeroes. This th

This weekend marks World Wildlife Day, an event that celebrates and brings awareness to wildlife across the globe. Why World Wildlife Day is important? In the UK and around the world, nature is in cr

World wetlands day is an environmental day that is about reaffirming protection and love for wetlands. Wetlands are water ecosystems that contain plant life and other organisms that bring ecological h

As the price of energy continues to fluctuate, we all face concerns about energy bills this winter. We’d like to provide as much support as possible to reduce energy consumption and help to save money

Try going plant-based this Veganuary Veganuary runs throughout the month of January and is an event that encourages us to try a plant-based diet and live a vegan lifestyle for the duration of January

Christmas is a time of great celebration where friends and family all get together and a time where there are plenty of presents, food and decorations that have the potential to impact upon the enviro

Cycle to School Week is a week-long event between the 25th and 29th September that encourages children to cycle to school by themselves, with their friends or their families. The event is organised by

As part of our month long active travel campaign were supporting World Car Free day, this Friday. During the 22nd of September we are encouraged to ditch the car, and think of other ways to get from A

We often grab the car keys and jump in the car to nip here, or pop there for whatever the reason, but could you take a few journeys on foot or by bike? Take school for example, it’s a new term and a g

This month marks Second Hand September, a campaign to celebrate the importance of reusing rather than buying new, all whilst having a positive impact on the planet Pre-loved fashion A good place t

What is a wildfire? Wildfires are caused by humans 90% of the time, so they are largely preventable if the correct precautions are taken. It could be as simple as ensuring that campfires & bar

This month, Surrey County Council held a cabinet meeting where it was decided that the Wildlife Aid Foundation | British wildlife rescue centre would become the latest recipient of a Your Fund Surrey

The purpose of this project was to bring awareness of the importance of Great Crested Newts and their habitat. We set out to confirm if they were still present at the site and then estimate their popu

Today is Cycle to Work Day, encouraging us all to take to the pedals as an alternative to our usual commute. Why cycling is best There are many great benefits of riding your bike to work. It’s a goo

This week marks Love Parks week, an event to recognise the value of parks and outdoor spaces. We’re taking this opportunity to celebrate the amazing green spaces we have across Surrey and provide some

This month is Plastic Free July, to mark the occasion we have put together 10 top tips focused on small steps you can take to reduce plastic waste. Every year, Plastic Free July gives us an opportunit

Over £12m of central government grant funding is now available for Surrey residents to make home improvements relating to heating. This funding aims to support off-gas households improve energy effici

We are happy to announce that we have recently re-launched our solar panel group-buying scheme ‘Solar Together’ to support residents to invest in local renewable energy generation, cut carbon emission

We’re a group of volunteers in Surrey who are passionate about the environment and want to make a difference. Christmas can be a stressful time with pressure to have the ‘perfect’ Christmas and spend

This blog is part of a new series written by Surrey residents who will be sharing their personal experiences of making changes to reduce their carbon footprint. We hope the blogs will provide other pe

As we approach Cycle to Work Day on 4th August, our latest guest blogger - Surrey County Councillor Paul Deach - shares his experiences of taking the plunge from car to electric bike. ..............

If you are interested in taking positive action on the climate crisis in Surrey, we have an online webinar coming up on the 7th April that will support and inspire you to make a difference locally.The

Come along to this webinar on February 3rd at 2-3pm to find out how Community Energy South can support Your Fund Surrey projects Register for the webinar here! As you may be aware, Surrey County Coun

Reducing plastic waste can be tricky. Last year student Elina set out to reduce her plastic waste and shares her top tips in the latest Greener Futures blog. This blog is part of a series written by S

This month on the Greener Futures blog Marisa Heath, Surrey County Councillor for Runnymede and Cabinet Member for Environment, shares her tips for Veganuary...........................................

On the 10th November the COP26 United Nations Conference on Climate Change came to Surrey to showcase the local ambition to create a greener future through reducing transport emissions. After a succes

This blog is part of a new series written by Surrey residents who will be sharing their personal experiences of making changes to reduce their carbon footprint. We hope the blogs will provide other pe

This blog is part of a new series written by Surrey residents who will be sharing their personal experiences of making changes to reduce their carbon footprint. We hope the blogs will provide other pe

Join us in Farnham on 10th November to mark COP26 with a special event focussed on sustainable transport, or take part in our competition to be in with a chance of winning an electric bike!As world le

This is the first in a new series of blogs written by Surrey residents who will be sharing their personal experiences of making changes to reduce their carbon footprint. We hope the blogs will provi

Updates to commonplace Given the recent IPCC report on climate change, it is clearer than ever that we need to make changes to reduce carbon emissions produced in Surrey and we need to do this at pace

Surrey 2050: Sustainable Neighbourhoods and Communities Workshop Tuesday 7th September 2021 at 7:30-9:30pm (Online: Zoom)We are developing the Surrey Climate Change Delivery Plan, which will outline h

Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has approved the principles of Surrey’s Climate Change Delivery Plan which sets out how we all need to act to contribute to our ambition of Net-Zero carbon emissions fo

If you want to stay informed about the latest news and opportunities from the Surrey County Council Greener Futures team please sign up to our quarterly newsletter. Our latest newsletter included: A b

Surrey County Council are proud to have been headline sponsors for CREST 21, Surrey's first sustainable business awards which took place on 20th May. The awards were organised by Woking News &

From 24 May, residents can join the group-buying scheme which offers solar panels with optional battery storage and electric vehicle charging points as well as retrofit battery storage for residents w