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
Category: Environment
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
Battle of the skies above Surrey
Air pollution, noise, and climate change are three of the reasons Surrey Heath Borough Council is objecting to plans to increase weekend flights at Farnborough Airport. The business travel hub … Read More
Fly-tipping “running out of control” but major incidents disappear in Epsom and Ewell
Fly-tipping on an industrial scale is at risk of “running out of control” across England, with organised criminal gangs blamed for dumping tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish in … Read More
EV charger grants increased as thousands of Surrey drivers without driveways could benefit
Renters, flat-owners and businesses in Surrey will be able to claim up to £500 towards installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers from April, after the Government increased grants by more than … Read More
Surrey Uni finds energy-saving 5G features could cut carbon emissions
An optimal combination of energy-efficient 5G network features – including AI systems that let mobile mast and antenna base stations go into sleep mode when usage is low, and phones that avoid unnecessary background network checks … Read More
Old trains rolled back into service
Old style 1980s rolling stock that had been taken out of service to much fanfare, including a huge ticket-only retirement party, are still being used to cover shortages across South … Read More
EEBC reports air quality milestone and revised carbon emissions figures
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Environment Committee has noted a series of climate and air quality updates, including the formal revocation of the Ewell High Street Air Quality Management Area … Read More
Epsom and Ewell lags Surrey’s recycling front-runners, new tracker shows
Surrey’s self-assessment – and what sits behind it A new “Surrey Waste Tracker” published by the Surrey Environment Partnership (SEP) claims Surrey is one of the best performing areas in … Read More
Do you have the bottle for these cold nights?
With the UK in the midst of a bitter cold snap, many of us are reaching for hot water bottles to help keep warm during the day and through the … Read More
Problem Pavement Parking Powers Promised
The Government has announced plans to give councils across England new legal powers to tackle pavement parking, following years of concern from disability groups, parents, and local campaigners about blocked … Read More