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"Urgent government action needed for the climate" finds new Surrey research

26th October, 2023 - 18:01

New research involving Surrey Climate Commission finds central government should empower local government with duties and resources for climate action. Reform of the planning system is also a priority, so new developments deliver emissions reductions.

Lord Deben slams the system ahead of landmark Surrey climate event

25th September, 2023 - 17:04

Lord Deben has spoken out about the real barriers blocking effective action on climate change in the UK. Due to speak at “What’s Stopping Us Stopping Climate Change?” at Leatherhead Theatre, Surrey at 6.30pm on 28 September, he’s said,

“We are failing to deliver on climate change and the whole political system is responsible.”

“Now more than ever, this is a critical discussion around how we set up the mechanism to ensure delivery, now and in the future, no matter which party is in power.”

What’s Stopping Us Stopping Climate Change? event with Natalie Bennett, Lord Deben and Ed Straw

7th September, 2023 - 17:47

On 28th September from 6.30-8.45pm everyone concerned about climate change and what we can do about it in Surrey is invited to come to Leatherhead Theatre to an event co-hosted by the Surrey Climate Commission and the Institute for Sustainability.

Headlining the event will be Lord Deben formerly chairperson of the UK’s Climate Change Committee, together with past leader of the Green Party, Natalie Bennett, and systems thinking expert and former PWC global board member, Ed Straw.

Ticket office closures: Surrey Climate Commission responds

31st August, 2023 - 12:23

The Surrey Climate Commission is opposed to the proposal from train companies to close ticket offices. Ticket office closures will result in reduced accessibility to the rail network for many people, and risk increased carbon emissions. Read our response and have your say.

FREE Fundraising Training for community groups on 21 September

18th August, 2023 - 08:18

Surrey County Council has a number of fully-funded places for community groups and charities to join a 1-day fundraising bid-writing course. The course is run by the Directory for Social Change and free places are available to Surrey groups focused on climate and environment. It's an online course on 21 September, 10.30-4. More information below. To reserve a place please email ben.mccallan@surreycc.gov.uk 

Become a Retrofit Coordinator

17th August, 2023 - 17:57

Reskilling Opportunity – Work Towards a Retrofit Coordinator Qualification

Surrey County Council has a reskilling opportunity to allow a few Surrey residents to work toward becoming a Retrofit Coordinator. Fully-funded places are being offered to complete:

Solar PV group-buying scheme for Surrey

10th August, 2023 - 16:13

It's now easier than ever for Surrey residents to purchase solar panels. The Solar Together scheme allows locals to group-buy panels and battery storage. Over six years, it has helped to install 17,000 solar panels. Households need only to register online, then they will be emailed a personal recommendation for a solar panel supplier. As the suppliers are pre-approved and in competition with one another, it's a safer and cheaper method of reducing households' carbon emissions and cutting down on energy bills.

Cycling Success for Surrey! 600 Local Residents Participate in Surrey's First Kidical Mass Cycle Rides

17th June, 2023 - 17:10

by Rachel Wood, Eco Earlswood

 

From cargo bikes to tandems and everything in between, around 300 people showed up to two Kidical Mass cycle rides, one in Earlswood & Redhill and another in Guildford, on the Coronation bank holiday Monday, in order to campaign for safer cycling spaces for kids. With bubble machines mounted on crossbars, flags secured to baskets and stereos blaring from handlebars, this was a ride to sit up and notice.

Pupils at George Abbot Secondary School Drive Sustainable Initiatives that Benefit the Whole Community

17th June, 2023 - 16:10

by Jane Wallace-Jones, Teacher of Geography and Sustainability Lead.

Young people today face huge challenges: a cost-of-living crisis, climate anxiety, pressure to succeed in high-stakes exams and the after-effects of covid. The pupils at George Abbot are facing these challenges head-on through a series of exciting initiatives to improve sustainability in their school and wider community.