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![Hand posting ballot into box on yellow background](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKELMBC/2024/07/9779651/newsletter-residents-2_original.png) General Election results
View the election results for Esher and Walton.
![Cobham high Street](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKELMBC/2024/07/9779636/cobham_original.png) Cobham and Downside by-election results
View the results of the by-election in Cobham and Downside.
![Cranes on a motorway](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKELMBC/2024/06/9703811/drone-wisley-bridge_original.png) Upcoming M25 closure
A full weekend closure of the M25 between junction 10 and 11 is planned for 9pm on Friday 12 July until 6am Monday 15 July.
![Seven people holding a banner with a rainbow flag and the message All Welcome](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKELMBC/2024/07/9779543/newsletter-residents_original.png) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy launch
At the beginning of Pride month in June, we were thrilled to launch the Elmbridge Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy.
Our EDI strategy outlines a step up in our aspiration and commitment towards reducing inequality throughout all our communities across Elmbridge.
![Words plastic free on blue background with plastic bag and plastic straws](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKELMBC/2024/07/9779548/plastic-free-july_original.png) Plastic free July
Plastic Free July has arrived. This annual campaign inspires us to take positive steps to help the environment by reducing our plastic waste.
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![Nine people stood in front of play equipment at George Froude Open Space](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKELMBC/2024/07/9779612/george-froude-open-space_original.png) Improvements to George Froude Open Space
Community partners from around Elmbridge gathered at George Froude Open Space in Walton-on-Thames recently to recognise the work undertaken to improve the park’s community impact and safety.
The installation of additional fencing, play equipment, and increased signage has brought a sense of community and reassurance to this much-used green space.
![Trees behind heathland on Esher Common](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKELMBC/2024/07/9787912/esher-commons-1_original.png) Upcoming guided walks on Esher Commons
Join our countryside ranger, Susy, on one of our Esher Commons guided walks. Held in July and August, these walks are free to join, and you'll find out all about local biodiversity, our incredible insects, how to identify wildflowers, and the secret life of our ancient heathland.
![Green forest canopy](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKELMBC/2024/07/9786630/forest_original.png) Elmbridge Community Climate Action Fund launch
A new community fund is available for carbon reduction and sustainability improvement projects in Elmbridge. Up to £5,000 is available for community projects that will make a tangible difference in tackling climate change.
![Brick building set in green landscape](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKELMBC/2024/07/9780349/elm-grove_original.png) Update on Elm Grove
Since the Development Brief for Elm Grove was approved in April, we have been discussing with the local NHS team, Surrey County Council and the onsite tenants their requirements for any future proposals to the site.
![Sun, tree, and bin with slogan Keep Elmbridge Tidy. Clean up your park, take your litter home poster competition.](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKELMBC/2024/06/9711436/litter-competition_original.png) Last chance to enter our poster competition
We are inviting budding young artists to help with our Keep Elmbridge Tidy campaign, by inviting them to design a colourful and inspiring poster that will encourage people to pick up litter in our parks and take their litter home when bins are full. The competition closes on 15 July.
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