Mayor attends MoU signing event with Bourne Hall Library of Things

Epsom and Ewell’s journey towards a greener future reached a significant milestone recently as the Epsom and Ewell Climate Action Network (EECAN) formally partnered with Surrey County Council Library Services to bring a "Library of Things" to Bourne Hall. To mark the occasion, the Mayor of Epsom and Ewell, Councillor Robert Leach, attended a special event at the Ewell library to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Library of Things is set to open to the public in Spring 2026, offering residents a practical way to reduce waste while saving money.

During his visit, the Mayor expressed support for the project, noting how such grassroots initiatives play a vital role in building local resilience and fostering a spirit of neighbourly cooperation: "It was a pleasure to see firsthand the fantastic work being done by the Epsom and Ewell Climate Action Network. The Library of Things is a perfect example of a practical, community-led solution that helps residents save money while reducing waste. Initiatives like this, alongside eeCAN’s wider activities to build local resilience and awareness, are vital for our borough’s future. I commend the volunteers for coming together to make this happen."

The success of the project so far is a testament to the dedication of eeCAN’s growing team of volunteers. Since its founding just over a year ago, the network has expanded from a small group of seven founders to an active team of fifty volunteers and eight trustees. These local champions have worked tirelessly to coordinate the logistics of the library, including securing Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding for a secure storage shed and partnering with the Epsom Repair Café to ensure all electrical donations are PAT tested and safe for use.