Epsom on road to twin with world-famous Ukraine town of Bucha
BBC reports: Epsom and Ewell has taken the first step towards twinning with a Ukrainian town. Epsom & Ewell councillors have backed plans to explore a twinning link with the … Read More
Woking bankruptcy sell off
Woking Borough Council is selling off its flagship regeneration projects – including the town’s new Hilton Hotel and shopping centres to private investors to claw back public money – branded … Read More
Guildford goes a different way to Epsom with Parish Council on a narrow margin
Guildford Borough Council has approved plans for a new town council despite warnings from its own leader that the move could hit the borough’s most financially disadvantaged residents hardest. Council … Read More
Rare moth rediscovery secures conservation status for Epsom’s Manor Open Space
Manor Open Space in Epsom has been designated a Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI), recognising its ecological value and role in supporting wildlife across the borough. The designation, made … Read More
An evening song preludes a Mass and a Requiem by Epsom Choral Society
This concert at St Martin’s Church, Epsom, was another milestone in the life of one of the town’s cultural jewels, its Choral Society. The German Requiem by Johannes Brahms was … Read More
Junior golf booming at Epsom’s Horton Golf Park as membership tops 300
Junior golf is thriving in Epsom, with Horton Golf Park announcing that its junior membership has now surpassed 300 young players. The milestone reflects a steady rise in participation among … Read More
Ewell school goes safe streets ahead
Danetree Primary School in Ewell is set to benefit from a School Street from May 2026, aimed at reducing air pollution and improving road safety during the busiest times of … Read More
Epsom’s Cllr McCormick gives Middlesex revival the irregular iambic treatment
Historic nostalgia could be upheld in naming a new Surrey council next year. Surrey County Council has backed a symbolic call to recognise Middlesex in the name of a future … Read More
Epsom Hospital to share new surgery robot
A patient has spoken of his gratitude to the NHS after he received life-saving robotic surgery – as hundreds more patients across London and Surrey are set to access the … Read More
Surrey leaders promise smooth transition to unitaries
On Friday 13 March, the East and West Surrey Joint Committees met to continue preparations for the transition to new unitary councils ahead of “vesting day” on 1 April 2027. … Read More
Surrey County Council death throes debate
Tensions boiled over in the council chamber as outgoing Surrey County Council leader Conservative Cllr Tim Oliver defended his administration and staff against accusations from local MPs and opposition councillors. … Read More
Local LibDem leader slams Helen Maguire MP in shock resignation
In a shock development in the politics of Epsom and Ewell Liberal Democrat Council Group Leader Cllr James Lawrence (College Ward) has resigned from his Party and joined the growing … Read More
New moped bays introduced to tackle pavement parking in Epsom High Street
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council have established new moped-only parking spaces outside the Town Hall in a bid to combat pavement parking on Epsom High Street. The issue of delivery … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Council transparency row erupts as council backs publication of urgent decisions
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has agreed to improve transparency over so-called “urgent decisions” following a heated debate that revisited the controversy surrounding the Rainbow Centre and allegations of secrecy … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Council put in proportion
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has approved changes to the political balance of its committees following further shifts in councillor allegiances, amid continuing tensions within the ruling Residents’ Association group. … Read More
Epsom’s empty and second homes face local tax increases
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has approved a 2.98% increase in its share of Council Tax for 2026/27, alongside new measures to penalise empty properties and second homes, but not … Read More