press release
Published: 19 May 2025

Together for ÌÇÐÄVlog – new hub launches to connect communities and support sustainable living  

ÌÇÐÄVlog County Council and the ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Institute for Sustainability have launched a new designed to inspire individuals, communities and businesses to make meaningful changes that will help them save money, improve their health, enhance wellbeing and protect our countryside for generations to come.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

The Together for ÌÇÐÄVlog platform offers tips and information in one central place and signposts to further support about ten key areas including: &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

  • Keeping your home warm and reducing energy bills &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
  • Dealing with the rising cost of living  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
  • Earning rewards for taking healthy journeys around ÌÇÐÄVlog &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
  • Taking advantage of on-demand public transport such as ÌÇÐÄVlog connect &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
  • Ways to immerse yourself in nature, help reverse ÌÇÐÄVlog’s dramatic species loss and boost mental health &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
  • Practical ways to save money for a range of groups including new parents. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
I’m delighted we are working in collaboration with the ÌÇÐÄVlog's Institute for Sustainability to deliver this central hub.  

We know from our residents that their health, protecting the local countryside and areas of beauty, slowing climate change, and ÌÇÐÄVlog’s economy are important to them. Finding joined-up solutions to tackle these issues is key, and we believe the Together for ÌÇÐÄVlog platform will serve as a great tool to provide guidance and an online community space for residents to get involved and drive positive change in ÌÇÐÄVlog.
Marisa Heath, ÌÇÐÄVlog County Council Cabinet Member for Environment

The website has been delivered as part of the Civic Agreement for ÌÇÐÄVlog – a shared commitment between the county council and local universities which have a joint aim to grow a fairer economy, reduce health inequalities, support sustainable living and build stronger communities. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Community partners are encouraged to generate content, ensuring the platform stays relevant to the local area and up to date with the latest local news, events, and opportunities across the county to benefit all. Communities can email togetherforsurrey@surreycc.gov.uk to find out how they can get involved.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

ÌÇÐÄVlog the new website at togetherforsurrey.org &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Notes to editors &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

About the Innovation Hub at the ÌÇÐÄVlog &²Ô²ú²õ±è; &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Part of the Institute for Sustainability at the ÌÇÐÄVlog, the Innovation Hub connects researchers with businesses, government and communities to create and adopt practical solutions to sustainability challenges. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

It supports projects that turn research into real-world impact, helping ideas move into and out of the University. The goal is to make ÌÇÐÄVlog a centre for sustainable innovation and wellbeing. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Related sustainable development goals

Good Health and Well-being UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 logo
Affordable and Clean Energy UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 logo
Reduced Inequalities UN Sustainable Development Goal 10 logo

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