Spring 2022 will see an exciting new phase for the Norbury Park Estate. Rejuvenated sawmill facilities will once again be operational, offering carpentry and woodland management skills, complementing the existing charcoal burning operation and providing a refreshment spot for visitors under the trees. Nestled in the woodlands high up within the Norbury Park Estate, the … Continue reading
Up to £10,000 of funding per household is up for grabs in Surrey, but for a limited time only. Householders across Surrey are being urged to act quickly to claim a share of up to £10,000 each which is available to improve home energy efficiency – one of the simplest ways of saving energy and … Continue reading
Sponsored by Surrey County Council, the CREST22 Business Awards which recognise the positive efforts of businesses to protect the environment and promote more sustainable working and lifestyles, are now open for entries. Open to businesses in and around Woking, the categories are: Going Circular Award Smarter Transport Award Transforming Food Award Efficiency Champion Award Sustainability … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has partnered with Community Energy South to support community-led renewable energy projects in Surrey. Community energy projects aim to provide low-carbon heat and power to communities, organised and managed by local people. They can be a great way to tackle the climate emergency as a community, provide green energy and reduce bills … Continue reading
Last night (24 November), Surrey County Council Leader, Tim Oliver, and Cabinet Member for the Environment, Marisa Heath, launched Surrey’s Climate Change Delivery Plan at the Surrey Hills AONB Climate Change and Biodiversity Symposium, following the plan’s approval by Cabinet last month. The event, hosted at the University of Surrey, was chaired by Radio 4 … Continue reading
Surrey County Council (SCC) has today (18 October) launched its long-term vision for the Norbury Park Estate. The vision seeks to establish an appropriate balance between nature recovery, recreation and public engagement for the benefit of Surrey’s residents. Norbury Park has been owned by SCC since the early 1930s and is a much-valued resource for … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has approved the principles of Surrey’s Climate Change Delivery Plan which sets out how we all need to act to contribute to our ambition of Net-Zero carbon emissions for the County Council by 2030, and for the whole county by 2050. Residents will be asked over the coming months to get … Continue reading