News on Surrey's Greener Future

Updates to commonplace

Given the recent IPCC report on climate change, it is clearer than ever that we need to make changes to reduce carbon emissions produced in Surrey and we need to do this at pace. We’re now in the final stages of preparing our Climate Change Delivery Plan that will set out what we aim to achieve in the next few years to reduce our carbon footprint.

You can provide feedback on our plans through our dedicated engagement website, which has been updated with new questions and information about our approach. We want to know whether you think we are focusing on the right things? What you are doing to reduce carbon and protect the environment within your community? What are your barriers to reducing your impact on the planet? In Surrey, we need to reduce our carbon emissions by at least 17% by 2025 and we all have a part to play in tackling climate change.

Come and talk to us!

Together with Surrey Climate Commission and People's Assembly Surrey we have two workshop opportunities to share your views on the Climate Change Delivery Plan and explore how we can all work together to combat climate change. There will particular focus on how the Council can support residents and communities to achieve meaningful carbon reduction and exploring funding necessary to achieve this. Both events are open to all.

People's Assembly Surrey - 7 September, 7.30-9.30pm, book here to attend. (Last few spaces available)

Surrey Climate Commission - 9 September, 7-9pm, book here to attend.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. You can have your say on commonplace until 12th September.