Sustainable Chesham

27/05/2026

Hosted by Chesham Town Council and Sustainable Chesham, this film updates us on what’s happening with climate and nature, and what it means for everyday life in the UK.

Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing – an eye-opening film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like:

🌧️Extreme weather
🍞Food security
🏥Health
💷Cost of living

Ater the film, there will be an opportunity to discuss what we can do locally in terms of mitigating and adapting to the impacts.

Chesham Town Hall, 23rd June, 7.15-9.15pm.
All welcome. Free entry but spaces limited.

See here for more details;

People's Emergency Briefing – Chesham Town Hall, Tue 23 Jun 2026 - Hosted by Chesham Town Council and Sustainable Chesham, this film updates us on what’s happening with climate and nature, and what it means for everyday life in the UK. Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing...

27/05/2026

Last call for anyone who would like to attend this Carbon Literacy for the Community Course in June.

June 4, 11 and 18, online, 6.30-9pm

Learn the most effective ways we can make a difference as individuals and in our community, reducing our emissions and building our resilience.

Build confidence in talking to others about why this is important and what needs doing.

See here to book a place;

Carbon Literate 100 aims to train 100 people locally to become ‘Carbon Literate’ by participating in a certified training course

07/05/2026

There is a draft Buckinghamshire Design Code for new developments in Buckinghamshire out for consultation. The deadline for comments is 12th May.

This code sets out "county-wide design requirements for all new development to ensure that new development in Buckinghamshire is of high quality".

If you would like to comment on this code, here are some of the things you might like to say.........

Please ensure all new developments include:
- Bird/Bat boxes and Swift bricks
- Permeable flat surfaces to support sustainable drainage
- Solar panel and batteries
- Rainwater butts
- Walkable access to public transport (integrated into our existing systems)
- Insulation that is: (i) better than building regulations, (ii) natural, to improve vapour control and reduce embodied carbon, and (iii) has a high decrement delay (i.e. reduces time for heat to enter the house in summer i.e. prevents overheating)
- Ventilation alongside air tightness to ensure healthy air quality within homes
- Heat pumps and/or heat recovery systems where possible
- A requirement to protect and enhance local biodiversity during and after construction
- A construction stage recycling policy where suitable recycled materials are prioritised over new ones.

If you have any other thoughts please feel free to post them below.

You can find out more about the code here https://yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com/planning/design-code/
and email comments to [email protected] (use as subject of your email 'Draft Buckinghamshire Design Code consultation') or complete the survey herehttps://yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com/planning/design-code/user_uploads/design-code-survey-print-version-1.pdf

06/05/2026

"I recommend this course to anyone who is concerned about climate change, and wants to do something to help/get the message out there.”

After a successful April Carbon Literacy for the Community course, we are now filling spaces for our June course, please see link below if you are interested and please forward to anyone else you think might be too.

See here for more details https://sustainablechesham.org.uk/portfolio-item/carbon-literate-100/

June 4, 11 and 18, online, 6.30-9pm

04/05/2026

RE: Planning Application PL/26/02036/OA – Land North of Pheasants Rise, Chesham

Hi everyone –

You may or may not be aware of a recent planning application to build 116 new houses
on the land north of Pheasants Rise in Chesham.

This land is on beautiful, protected National Landscape and green belt land, is a habitat for Skylarks (Red List species) contains active badger setts and ancient hedgerows. You may know this area for its splendid views.

This area is also designated as critical drainage land essential for the recharge of our rare chalk aquifers and chalk streams. Blocking this natural soakaway with an impermeable surface will increase local flood risks and threatens our unique chalk stream ecosystem.

These are irreplaceable features that a housing estate would destroy.

Additionally, this proposal is a breach of 2025 Neighbourhood Plan. Chesham’s recently adopted Plan (Policy CHESH1) explicitly prioritises development to brownfield sites within the town. This proposal ignores our community’s input and vision to protect the Green Belt and National Landscape until 2040.

We encourage you to send your views to object this as individual objections are now essential to stop this development. Please note the Deadline: this Monday 5th May 2026

How to Object –
Please follow these steps to ensure your voice is heard:
1. Visit the Portal: Go to the Buckinghamshire Council Planning Portal.
2. Search Reference: Enter application number PL/26/02036/OA.
3. Register/Login: You must create an account to submit your views.
4. Submit Your Comment: State clearly that you object based on the Neighbourhood Plan, Green Belt,
and ecological grounds mentioned above. (Be sure to have your comments ready)

29/04/2026

21/04/2026

Reminder - this lovely friendly and supportive cafe is on this weekend. See details on the poster!

🕐 14:00
🗓️ 4th Saturday of every month (except August and December)
📍Caffè Nero, 66-69 The Broadway, Chesham HP5 1BX

What if sustainability wasn’t about having all the answers… but about listening, sharing, and connecting? 🌱

Sustainability can feel heavy, confusing, hopeful, and overwhelming—all at once. This is a space to talk about that.

When I first joined, I was nervous and intimidated, unsure if I even had anything worth sharing. I didn't know it then but what I was missing was a support system of people who cared as much as I did. I found it there, as I have since joining Sustainable Chesham. I found kindness, validation, and real connection—people listening and sharing their own journeys and feelings, no judgment, no pressure.

Join us on the 4th Saturday of every month at Café Nero in Chesham for a comforting drink and open conversations about sustainability.

Come as you are. Speak if you want. Listen if you need. 🌍

16/04/2026

Thanks Friends of the Earth Wycombe for telling us about this....

09/04/2026

Reminder that this fabulous event is on this Sunday morning at the Elgiva! Hope to see you there.

09/04/2026

Last call for this Carbon Literacy for the Community course on April 21 and 23 (am only)!

At £50/head, not just a great value course, but also
- A qualification for your CV
- Personal development and learning for work and home
- An opportunity for your business to demonstrate staff training for ESG targets
- A chance to meet people and make a difference in your community.

See how ot book here

Carbon Literate 100 aims to train 100 people locally to become ‘Carbon Literate’ by participating in a certified training course