Over the past three years, we have remained focused on what matters most to our community - supporting residents, strengthening our services and investing in our facilities, so that Elmbridge continues as a vibrant and valued borough.
Guided by our Vision and working alongside our partners, we have delivered meaningful improvements that are already enhancing everyday life for the
people who live, work and spend time here.
These achievements reflect our long held commitment to responsible stewardship, community investment and nurturing the strengths of our borough.
Our achievements: a sustainable Elmbridge
Electric vehicle charging expanded:
We installed 27 additional electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the borough, bringing our total to 43.
By expanding our network of EV charging points, we are supporting cleaner travel while making it easier for residents and visitors to switch to
electric vehicles.
Community voice on climate:
We launched the Elmbridge Citizens’ Climate Panel to drive our sustainability agenda.
The Citizens’ Panel brought together residents, local organisations and experts to drive meaningful behaviour change and to ensure our community’s voice remains central to building a more sustainable future.
Community climate grants awarded:
We awarded 33 Elmbridge Community Climate Action Fund grants.
The grants empower local groups and organisations to make a real impact through innovative sustainable projects.
More trees planted:
We increased tree planting across Elmbridge to boost biodiversity and create greener public spaces.
We have planted 219 native trees across our green spaces to enhance habitats and support wildlife, and delivered community tree‑planting events in West Molesey.
Leisure centre energy upgrades:
We improved the long‑term sustainability and energy efficiency of our leisure facilities through upgrades at Xcel Leisure Centre and Sports Hub.
This included installing a new solar thermal system, LED lighting and a pool cover at Xcel, alongside new solar photovoltaic panels and a battery storage system at the Sports Hub to cut emissions and futureproof these venues.
Our achievements: a thriving Elmbridge
Youth Hub employment support:
We supported over 460 young people with bespoke advice and help to get back into employment or training.
By offering high quality practical support for 16- to 24-year-olds in CV writing, interview preparation and more, the Youth Hub is helping young people kick start their career.
Youth Hub funding secured:
We secured £158,000 of external funding to deliver our Youth Hub with Brooklands Technical College.
The additional funding has enabled the Youth Hub to help a further 140+ young people from across the area.
New play investment:
We invested £2.5 million in new park play equipment and splashpads.
We have improved play across the borough with a new splashpad in Churchfield recreation ground in Weybridge and new play equipment at Riverhouse Gardens in Walton and Long Ditton recreation ground.
Grants for local businesses:
We backed our businesses and high streets with 46 new grants via our Business Boost programme.
These grants are supporting the local economy by funding improvements to shop fronts and signage, bringing empty shops back into commercial use and contributing to town and village wide projects.
Town centre improvement:
We boosted the local economy by establishing new Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Esher and Weybridge, supporting One Cobham, and securing
a second term for the Love Walton BID.
BIDs are powerful tools to bring local businesses together to identify improvements and implement positive changes in town centres.
Our achievements: a supported community
Community grants programme enhanced:
We have strengthened support for vulnerable residents through our expanded grants programme.
Our grants programme now accepts applications from voluntary, community and faith organisations on a rolling basis to better meet emerging community needs.
Cost of living support:
We supported residents facing financial pressure by delivering targeted cost of living support.
We have allocated nearly £1m to 64 community projects in collaboration with our voluntary, community and faith sector partners so they can provide practical, sustainable support to households facing financial hardship.
Homes for Ukraine support:
We have supported Ukrainian families to find suitable accommodation through the Homes for Ukraine resettlement programme.
Since the programme began, over 780 families have been welcomed to Elmbridge, and we have continued to help families move into stable housing and
support their needs.
Increased resident engagement:
We delivered a two-year programme of Community Conversations to strengthen resident engagement across Elmbridge.
Over the past two years, our borough-wide Community Conversations created regular opportunities for residents to hear updates, ask questions and learn more about our priorities, with 16 events attended by over 300 residents.
Delivered Junior Citizen:
We organised the annual Junior Citizen programme to equip year 6 pupils with vital safety and life skills.
Delivered in partnership with emergency services and local organisations, our Junior Citizen programme has seen year 6 pupils from schools across Elmbridge take part in interactive workshops focused on staying safe, becoming risk aware and keeping healthy, as they prepare for the move to secondary school.