Connecting Elmbridge Environmental Community Groups

People’s Emergency Briefing screening at the Riverhouse Barn.

It was great to see so many at the screening on 20th May - we hope those who attended found it informative and energising. If you couldn’t make the date, check here for future showings.

If you haven’t signed yet, here is a link to the petition to the government to hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks

Monica Harding (MP for Esher and Walton) was not able to attend this screening due to parliamentary duties but sent us this message. 

Her signature for Ian Roome (MP)’s Early Day Motion 93 deserves appreciation, and support messages from her constituents will only increase her legitimacy in this regard, so please do get in touch with her.

Green Elmbridge are here to help if you would like to organise a screening in your community group.

Get in touch with us via email  greenelmbridge@gmail.com  or come along to the Climate Cafe on Saturday 13th June 10.30-11.30 at the Walton Centre for the Community, Manor Road, Walton on Thames KT12 2PB to discuss further.

The Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.

6th to 14th June - how will you join in?

Click here for ideas or events

Upcoming Events in Elmbridge

Events
The Big Help Out
Jun 5
Walton Charity Community Allotment
The Big Help Out
Walton Charity Community Allotment
Walton Charity Community Allotment
Great Big Green Week 2026
Jun 6
Great Big Green Week 2026

The Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.

Repair Café: Walton-on-Thames
Jun 12
Walton Centre for the Community
Repair Café: Walton-on-Thames
Walton Centre for the Community

Walton-on-Thames Repair Cafe runs the second Saturday of the month.

Walton Centre for the Community
Claygate Youth and Community Hub Repair Cafe
Jun 13
Claygate Youth and Community Hub Repair Cafe

Bike and Fabric Repairs

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For events across Surrey, check out the Surrey Climate Commission’s News and Events page

Elmbridge Climate Change Citizens' Panel Advisory Group

In 2019, Elmbridge Borough Council declared a climate emergency and made the pledge to be a carbon neutral organisation by 2030. The Council also set an ambitious goal: to become a carbon neutral borough by 2050. There are climate change plans in place to support the vision of a thriving and sustainable Elmbridge, but the council need your input to help shape the plans for 2050.

Following a climate change survey which gathered your views on the climate change priorities for the borough, the council are hosting a Climate Change Citizens’ Panel. The panel will work on turning your suggestions and ideas into actionable steps.

For more information about the Citizens Panel advisory group, click here.

The Chair of Green Elmbridge, Nick Davis, has been invited to sit on the panel. If you have any questions about this process or GE’s involvement, please email Nick at greenelmbridge@gmail.com

If you would like us to feature your event, please get in touch!

FYI

  • Is your community group being held back by lack of money - finding funds is easier than you think...

    Surrey Climate Commision have created a

    funding page on the Surrey Climate e-Forum

    which lists over 30 grant pots available to community groups in Surrey working for the climate.

  • Zero Hour is campaigning for the CAN Bill, a UK law that ensures a joined-up approach to the full extent of the climate and nature emergency. Sign the open letter on the Zero Hour website 'Your Constituency' page, pledging your support for the CAN Bill

    For those living in Esher/Walton the link is: https://action.zerohour.uk/esher-and-walton for others the links are within the Zero Hour website

  • Did you know the Surrey Wildlife Trust has a Wilder Schools Program? We are amidst a global climate, biodiversity and health crisis and we, as educators, need to do our best to equip the children we teach with the tools they need to live sustainably, be successful, happy and healthy in an unpredictable and rapidly changing world.

    Click the link to find out about joining the program www.surreywildlifetrust.org/what-we-do/schools-educators/wilder-schools

  • Green Elmbridge Case Study for Surrey Climate Commission

    Click here to see the report

  • Can you help plant 1.2 million trees in Surrey by 2030?

    Click here to find out more.

  • Green Elmbridge would welcome advice and support with their social media accounts - if you have skills that could help us communicate effectively, then please get in touch: greenelmbridge@gmail.com

  • Jamie Pourier-Benham is the Climate Change Programme Lead for Elmbridge council. The Climate Change Programme team can now be contacted at climatechange@elmbridge.gov.uk

    To get in touch, click here climatechange@elmbridge.gov.uk

  • Save Energy and Money talks for communities across Surrey

    Surrey Climate Commission, working with ZERO Carbon Guildford, has been awarded funding to run a series of free and impartial 'Save energy and money' talks across Surrey. Many residents are struggling with the cost of living crisis, and there are practical ways that people can save energy (and money) at home.

    They'd love to come and give a talk to your local groups. Book a 'Save energy and money' talk today.

    Contact Cat Reeby: cat@surreyclimate.org.uk, or Anna Jolley: anna.jolley@zerocarbonguildford.org  goes here