Epsom and Ewell’s four year commitment to Ukraine
4 Years of War in Ukraine, 4 Years of Heart Ache, Support and Immense Pride in this Community By Roy Deadman, Chairman and Co-Founder, Surrey Stands With Ukraine Four years … Read More
The Ripley effect of rural development in Surrey
Surrey villagers say they fear their semi-rural community will be “overwhelmed” by development. Ripley is frequently named one of the prettiest and best places to live in Surrey. But locals … Read More
Surrey armed officers in fatal shooting to remain anonymous?
A coroner will soon decide whether armed police officers involved in a fatal shooting in Surrey will have their names kept out of the public eye. At a pre-inquest review … Read More
Surrey wasting education in primary schools
Surrey County Council (SCC) has launched the Surrey Schools Waste Engagement Grant Scheme for primary schools in the county. Through the scheme, SCC will support schools to educate their children … Read More
“It’s my meeting”: Cllr Dallen stops questions about his role in alleged Rainbow “cover-up”.
Rainbow Leisure Centre secrecy row deepens after heated council clash A bitter exchange between councillors over a confidential “urgent decision” concerning the Rainbow Leisure Centre has raised fresh questions about … Read More
Surrey could have had elections last year after all
The Government’s u-turn on reinstating elections across 30 local authorities shows just how “rash and reckless” last year’s decision was to cancel polls in Surrey, opposition councillors said. In 2025, … Read More
Epsom and Ewell pledges to end poverty
Following the 2024 lead of Surrey County Council, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council also has formally adopted the End Poverty Pledge, committing itself to pay the Real Living Wage, review … Read More
Sweet success for Sutton and Epsom Rugby
Beckenham 14 Sutton & Epsom 22. Saturday 14th February. Last October a Tom Lennard penalty with the last kick of the game secured a Sutton and Epsom 22-19 win. A … Read More
Surrey Uni finds energy-saving 5G features could cut carbon emissions
An optimal combination of energy-efficient 5G network features – including AI systems that let mobile mast and antenna base stations go into sleep mode when usage is low, and phones that avoid unnecessary background network checks … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Town-Twinning Association invites Cyril Frazer Award entries
Epsom and Ewell Town-Twinning Association is inviting applications for this year’s Cyril Frazer Award, a prize established in memory of Cyril Frazer, who died in 2016. Cyril Frazer was Mayor … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Parish councils decision looms amid questions over cost, timing and scrutiny
Full Council set to decide weeks after consultation closes. Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is preparing to decide whether to create new Community or Parish Councils for Epsom and Ewell, … Read More
Epsom has no fear hosting primal premiere
Valentine’s Day brought screams instead of romance to Epsom Picturehouse as Craig Dowsett premiered his directional debut, Bigfoot: Primal Fear, on 14 February. Dowsett began acting shortly after Covid and … Read More
Stoneleigh & Auriol Voters Back Neighbourhood Plan – But What Will It Change?
Residents of Stoneleigh and Auriol have decisively backed their Neighbourhood Plan in a local referendum, giving it formal authority to influence planning decisions in the area until 2039. At the … Read More
Cllr prays for Priest Hill not to be developed in Ewell
A controversial proposal to build hundreds of homes on Green Belt land at Priest Hill in Ewell has re-emerged, with developers now progressing a revised scheme for up to 300 … Read More
Edinburgh Duke visits Surrey’s Arts University
Thursday 12th February, The Duke of Edinburgh visited University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and its School of Creative & Cultural Industries, to celebrate it providing 170 years of practice-based, … Read More
Government comes to Surrey’s SEND rescue
The Government is ‘finally recognising the heavy pressure placed on local budgets to support children’ after agreeing to wipe out 90 per cent of the debt councils has accrued in … Read More