Day travelcards to be scrapped?
Surrey County Council could call on central government to intervene in “discriminatory” plans to scrap day travelcards in to London. The travelcards mean Surrey residents can travel in to the … Read More
Category: Environment
Surrey schools fly their green flags
Surrey County Council has been confirmed with the highest number of schools awarded with a Green Flag of any local authority in England, with its 88 Eco-Schools, all of which … Read More
Pollution around Epsom and Ewell Schools
Epsom and Ewell Extinction Rebellion embark on a public education drive on Sunday 9th October in Epsom High Street. The climate action group has tabulated the pollution statistics for schools … Read More
Our Star shines on Epsom Playhouse
This month Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has installed 90 solar panels on the roof of Epsom Playhouse. The panels will generate over 32,000 kWh of electricity annually, covering a … Read More
ULEZ compliant taxis for Epsom and Ewell
Taxis in Epsom and Ewell will need to be ULEZ-compliant in order to get a licence despite concerns raised from drivers. All licences will be given, providing cabs meet the … Read More
Thames Water rebate
Thames Water has been ordered to pay back more than £100million to its customers by regulators.Water watchdog Ofwat ordered the under-performing company to return the money following a string of … Read More
Local action to tackle global climate crisis
According to the Eco-Friends of Epsom we are in an era marked by the increasingly pressing issue of climate change. The urgency of understanding its scientific underpinnings and potential solutions … Read More
Painting a rosy picture for recycling
A pioneering paint re-use shop at the Guildford community recycling centre (CRC), operated on behalf of Surrey County Council, launched in 2021 has successfully diverted over 15,500 litres of reusable … Read More
Classic growth versus environment dilemma
Just 20 miles from Epsom weekend flights at Farnborough Airport could more than double if expansion plans go ahead. The airport’s owners are seeking to increase the annual number of … Read More
White van man to go green?
Diesel van owners who drive along the Guildford stretch of the A3 more than three times a week, could be eligible for a grant to replace their vehicle with an … Read More