Solar Panels green-light in Mole Valley a grey area?
Solar panels powering up to 5,500 homes have been approved for prime Surrey agricultural land that could have been used to put the “wheat in our Weetabix”. Mole Valley District … Read More
Category: Environment
Cleaning up crime hotspot in Epsom
Last weekend, volunteers from Rotary, local residents’ groups and community organisations gathered behind Epsom Centre to clean a small alleyway that has become a hotspot for litter and anti-social behaviour … Read More
Living Rivers Exhibition Opens in Epsom
“Our rivers bring the community together and inspire people to protect them,” organisers said as the Living Rivers Exhibition officially opened at the Ebbisham Centre this week. The community-led exhibition, … Read More
Surrey environmental group gets global recognition
A Surrey-based grassroots campaign that reshaped national climate law has received one of the world’s most prestigious environmental honours, in a development that will resonate locally given the long-running controversy … Read More
Climate emergency comes to Epsom
A community screening of a national climate film is set to take place in Epsom next month, bringing together residents, councillors and community groups to explore what the climate and … Read More
Box Hill’s Zig Zag Road Leads to Straight Ban on Antisocial Riding
Motorcyclists near Box Hill are being targeted despite the “vast majority” who visit the Surrey beauty spot being “considerate people who behave respectfully”. A Public Spaces Protection Order is being … Read More
Surrey University designs new long-life battery
A new battery design that could significantly extend the range of electric vehicles and the lifespan of portable electronics has been developed by researchers at the University of Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute … 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
Ewell school goes safe streets ahead
Danetree Primary School in Ewell is set to benefit from a School Street from May 2026, aimed at reducing air pollution and improving road safety during the busiest times of … Read More
New moped bays introduced to tackle pavement parking in Epsom High Street
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council have established new moped-only parking spaces outside the Town Hall in a bid to combat pavement parking on Epsom High Street. The issue of delivery … Read More
Ash dieback keeps Thames island closed
The Environment Agency has warned against any planned protests over the closure of a Surrey riverside island and announced a public engagement event to update residents on safety work there. … Read More