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 Actively travel across Elmbridge this autumn
On Friday 22 September, we supported World Car Free Day by sharing active travel suggestions for residents this autumn. Active travel allows you to stay fit, save money and help the environment when moving from A to B.
 Consultation in October to support final version of the Elmbridge Design Code
The Elmbridge Design Code is a set of simple, concise, design requirements which set principles for new development in an area. It will support the implementation of the existing Local Plan policies relating to design matters.
We have been engaging with residents since the initial stages of preparation of the Design Code in January 2022. Its creation and content have been informed by discussions with our community.
Starting on 2 October there will be a 5-week residents’ consultation to support the final version of the Elmbridge Design Code.
 The Elmbridge Wellbeing Walks celebrate their 20th anniversary
The Elmbridge Wellbeing Walks celebrated their 20th Anniversary at the Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub in Walton-on-Thames on Friday 15 September, with an event to thank the scheme's volunteers for their support, commitment, and enthusiasm over the years.
We were delighted that our Volunteer Cycle Ride Leaders could join us on the day. The Cycle Rides scheme will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary in 2025.
Are you a good cause looking to raise funds online?
Did you know that you can start raising funds for your cause with Elmbridge Community Lottery? It's a no risk option because it's absolutely free to set up! We take a small percentage from every ticket sold to cover the costs of running the lottery.
With just 50 tickets a week you can raise £1,300 every year. Tickets are £1 a week with a top prize of £25,000!
 Second round of Elmbridge Borough Council cost of living fund now open
Elmbridge Borough Council recently opened the second round of its cost of living fund, designed to help and enable local partners to support residents who are financially vulnerable due to the rising cost of living.
We have allocated £300,000 to this funding round, bringing the total to £500,000 pledged this year to cost-of-living projects.
Round two of the Elmbridge Cost of Living fund is open from 5 September for applications, closing at 12pm on 3 October 2023.
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Open morning taster sessions for Older Persons Day
On Thursday 28 September, the Xcel leisure complex will be holding open morning taster sessions in support of Older Persons Day.
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Host a refugee
There is an urgent need for hosts for Ukrainians who are currently in Elmbridge but who need to move on from their current accommodation, particularly for those families who need more than one bedroom. If you would like to find out more please visit Elmbridge CAN.
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