Water voles thriving in Ewell’s Hogsmill
Camera footage and fresh field signs suggest water voles are settling in and spreading along the Surrey chalk stream Water voles are showing encouraging signs of recovery along the Hogsmill … Read More
Category: Nature
Discovering Epsom’s Secret Lavender Garden
A family-run lavender business has celebrated 20 years after growing from a simple stall and tent into one of the area’s best-known attractions. Mayfield Lavender marked the milestone at its … Read More
New Gatwick wetland aims to reduce flood and drought risks
A new wetland capable of holding up to 600,000 litres of water has been created near Gatwick as part of efforts to make the Upper Mole catchment more resilient to … Read More
Epsom Playhouse to embrace heat pumps and trees to be felled – a planning committee’s night’s work
Last night Councillors unanimously approved the council’s own application to replace ageing air-conditioning plant at Epsom Playhouse with a modern heat pump system, in a decision expected to cut the … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Council tiptoe around stepping stones “liability”.
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Environment Committee – Tuesday 30th June – has decided not to take on legal responsibility for the historic stepping stones across the Hogsmill River, after … Read More
Epsom and Ewell countryside volunteers face uncertain times
Epsom and Ewell’s army of countryside volunteers faces uncertain times as responsibility for protecting the borough’s wildlife habitats shifts next year to a new East Surrey council. The fear is … Read More
Rare moth rediscovery secures conservation status for Epsom’s Manor Open Space
Manor Open Space in Epsom has been designated a Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI), recognising its ecological value and role in supporting wildlife across the borough. The designation, made … Read More
100 years campaigning to keep Surrey Green
Dear Surrey, The countryside is your greatest achievement. A beautiful masterpiece built by centuries of collaboration between people and nature. From meadows and woodlands to rivers, coasts, and the green … Read More
Here’s some Spring cheer as Winter approaches Epsom and Ewell
Nonsuch Park has been awarded two top honours at the 2025 South & South East in Bloom Awards, taking Gold for both Heritage Park of the Year and Large Conservation … Read More
Surrey Hills expansion
The Surrey Hills could be expanded for the first time since it was first designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty almost 70 years ago. The Surrey Hills National … Read More
Surrey’s Satellite bio-diversity project promoted at COP30 Brazil
Surrey’s Space4Nature project, which uses satellite data and community science to protect biodiversity across the county, is currently being showcased by the UK Government at the COP30 UK Pavilion in … Read More
Walk brings the wonders of the Solar System to Nonsuch Park
Epsom & Ewell, Saturday 25th October 2025 — Visitors to Nonsuch Park can now enjoy a journey through the Solar System thanks to the successful launch of the Nonsuch Park … Read More