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The Challenge Ahead

Wednesday, 4 December, 2019 - 16:30 to 19:30

Surrey Climate Commission held its end of year Summary Event on Wednesday 4 December 2019 at WWF Living Planet Centre, Brewery Road, Woking.

The event gave us the opportunity to sum up how far we have come since our launch in June 2019. Watch a film of the event here.

Climate Forums for key stakeholders

Monday, 11 November, 2019 - 09:30 to Tuesday, 12 November, 2019 - 12:30

Two Climate Forums were held on consecutive days in November to gauge people's views on what they felt the key areas were in tackling climate change in Surrey.

A healthy mix of individuals was invited from across the private, public and citizen sectors. They were also asked what practices they were carrying out at present and what role the Climate Commission could make in the future.

Local Government Reorganisation Update 

1st November, 2025 - 16:04

The Government has confirmed plans to replace Surrey's current county and borough/district council system with two new unitary authorities. There will be one for East Surrey (covering Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, and Tandridge) and one for West Surrey (covering Guildford, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Waverley, and Woking). 

New Grants for Nature and Education: apply soon!

1st November, 2025 - 16:00

Two funding opportunities are available to support local groups and schools taking action on climate and nature in Surrey.

Community Nature Recovery Grant  

Up to £5,000 (or £10,000 in special cases) for projects that restore habitats, improve biodiversity and create greener spaces. Apply by 7 November 2025.

Climate Resilient Schools Grant  

Less Waste, More Share and Repair Webinar: plus Grants available

1st November, 2025 - 15:58

In Surrey, the carbon footprint from imported goods is roughly twice as high as the combined carbon footprint of all local transport, heating, and energy use.

'Switch Together' Heat Pump Scheme: registration deadline extended to 14 Nov  

23rd October, 2025 - 19:19

Residents now have until 14th November to register for the Switch Together Heat Pump Scheme. By joining, participants can access:  

New grants for nature restoration and for schools: apply soon!

23rd October, 2025 - 19:17

Surrey County Council’s Greener Futures team has just launched 2 new grants for community groups and schools. The grants are part of a Place Delivery Programme, which includes support for community energy, countryside rights of way, environmental volunteering, and more. The deadlines are 7 November for one and 17 November for the other. Find out more here. 

Government approves 2nd Gatwick runway 

2nd October, 2025 - 09:14

The Secretary of State for Transport has decided to approve Gatwick Airport’s Development Consent Order (DCO) for its Northern Runway project.  This means the Government is supporting a second operational runway, leading to a huge increase in Gatwick’s annual flight numbers and significantly increasing environmental damage from the airport’s operations.  We regard this as an irresponsible decision that waves aside climate science, environmental evidence, and the interests of local communities.  This flawed decision will lead to worse noise and air pollution, traffic congestion, rail crowdin