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
Category: Nature
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
Cuddington birdwatch could go Epsom and Ewell Borough-wide?
What started as a local experiment in Cuddington has grown into one of Epsom and Ewell’s liveliest community-led wildlife projects. After hearing news of the planned Grafton Stables nature reserve, … Read More
Water voles return to Ewell
Once extinct in the county, the much-loved water vole has today (30th July) made an historic return to the Upper Hogsmill in Epsom & Ewell. This milestone is the result … Read More
Epsom Common 19th Green Flag Award
Epsom Common Local Nature Reserve’s enduring excellence recognised with 19th consecutive Green Flag Award Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is celebrating receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award for Epsom Common … Read More
Grafton Stables to Remain Green Space
Grafton Stables in Cuddington, a 13.5-acre green space bordered by residential properties, is set to remain open to the public after Surrey County Council (SCC) confirmed it will be managed … Read More
Epsom’s nature reserve goes digital
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has launched a new digital tour that showcases local beauty spot, Horton Country Park Local Nature Reserve. The tour is available to download now via … Read More
Woodland Trust in Epsom and Ewell paradox
The Woodland Trust (WT) has highlighted that Epsom and Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) is among the majority of local councils yet to declare a nature emergency or establish a dedicated … Read More
Proposed Battery Energy Storage System Near Ashtead Common Faces Objections
Plans to install a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Ashtead Common have sparked significant opposition from local conservation groups and residents. The proposed facility, intended to support renewable energy … Read More
Let’s think about Spring!
Residents of Cuddington ward held a community bulb plant on the 9th of November, thanks to fantastic local volunteers. Help from RA Surrey Councillor Eber Kington via an allocation from … Read More
Secret 100 acres just north of Epsom and Ewell
Despite being home to ancient hedgerows, a locally significant population of brown hairstreakbutterflies, and a small fragment of wetland, the series of seven meadows spanning 42 hectares (about 100 acres) … Read More