Sustainable Chesham

03/09/2026

And just like that it is September and we have a full and fun line up of activities this Autumn including the Repair Cafe, Climate Cafe, Carbon Literacy Course, Peoples Emergency Briefing, Local Produce Market and Swish.

Watch this space for more information on each of these as the dates come closer.

Advertising the Carbon Literacy course now as places are being booked up! Sign up if you want to be part of making a difference in our Community (some space open to those outside Chesham too!)

See our website for more details!

05/08/2026

Heads up about our Autumn 26 and Spring 27 Carbon Literacy for the Community Courses in case you want to book on/put one in your diary! See the link in the comments for more details on how to book.

Don't take our word for it, see the feedback we have had from other courses. We will post some of these over the next few weeks!

If you want to increase your knowledge of climate change, know what to do that has the most impact or feel more confident talking to others about these issues this course has something for everyone wanting to make a difference in this space.

Upcoming dates (two mornings or three evenings
6 and 8 October (8.45am-12.30pm)
4,11 and 18 November (6.30-9pm)
19 and 21 January (8.45am-12.30pm)
3,10 and 17 March (6.30-9pm)

04/08/2026

*Draft Local Plan for Buckinghamshire 2024 to 2045*

This version of the Plan is the final opportunity to review it and suggest changes before it is sent to a planning Inspector who will judge whether the plan is sound and can be taken forward. It is a very meaty document, although you can request a vegetarian option.

The last date for submitting responses is Sunday 06 September.

Have your say on Local Plan and other consultations.

31/07/2026

The Lorax comes to Chesham......

You may already be aware of the proposal to remove trees in Eskdale Avenue, so briefly, Buckinghamshire Council (BC) has proposed the removal of 15 trees in Eskdale Avenue, Chesham, because some have caused damage to the pavements and some are restricting the pavement width.

However BC has not assessed the environmental impact of the proposal, or considered alternatives to felling the trees. There is significant opposition developing and the simple way to show your concern is to fill in the response form in the following link, simply saying why it is vitally important that, not only do we keep the trees we have, but we encourage the planting of more trees to help in the battle against climate change in and around Chesham.

The closing date for responding to Buckinghamshire Council is 24 August.

Click here to access the survey https://yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com/roads-parking/eskdale-avenue-chesham-tree-consultation/consultation/intro/

Or email Trevor at [email protected] if you need more information if you feel you need it to help you to make up your mind.

30/07/2026

The UK faces growing risks from climate and nature breakdown - from extreme weather to economic disruption and national security threats. Yet the public has never been given a clear national briefing on the scale of these risks. Government should hold an emergency briefing from leading experts.

30/07/2026

Big Butterfly Count 2026

If you have not yet carried out a 15 minute survey of the number of species of butterfly you see, and the number of each species, you still have until Sunday 09 August to carry out your survey and then submit your results as soon as possible afterwards. The survey is designed to indicate the trends in the changing fortunes of our butterflies.

The full details are on the following link:

https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org

27/07/2026

Thanks The Good Earth Gallery in Chesham for information about this........

"I am very aware that the ice and snow in the Arctic is receding at a rapid rate. Icebergs are gradually melting and in places breaking away, often leaving the local wildlife isolated. Climate change is having an impact that we cannot ignore. The more the ice melts, the hotter our summers will become. What can we, as protectors of this world, do to slow the pace at which this is happening?
I hope seeing my Arctic Inspirations may give us all time to reflect. If we were to all play a small part in this difficult question it could just make a difference".
Karen Martin, artist

The gallery in Chesham is open Wednesdays to Saturdays 10am to 3pm.

21/07/2026

Come along to this talk in Chesham and find out more about this opportunity to install solar and battery without the big upfront cost (staged payments for this, whilst saving money on your bills) and/or invest in a local community energy initiative. Thanks Buckinghamshire Community Energy for bringing it to Chesham

Homeowner and Investor event to introduce BCE's community-funded home solar panels & battery storage service and the community share offer.