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  

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

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