Free bus travel for children across England this August
Children aged five to 15 in England will be able to travel free on local buses throughout August as part of a Government summer cost-of-living support package. The free travel … Read More
Surrey County Council Chair opens new Sensory Services Centre in Ashtead
A new centre designed to support people with sight and hearing loss across Surrey has officially opened in Ashtead, strengthening services for thousands of residents living with sensory impairments. The … Read More
Epsom Playhouse to embrace heat pumps and trees to be felled – a planning committee’s night’s work
Last night Councillors unanimously approved the council’s own application to replace ageing air-conditioning plant at Epsom Playhouse with a modern heat pump system, in a decision expected to cut the … Read More
Residents invited to help shape New East and West Surrey council brands
Residents from across Surrey are invited to get involved to help shape the brand identities of the new East and West Surrey councils. These councils will need to create their own distinct brand identities, to help everyone recognise who is delivering local services from April 2027. The new … Read More
Surrey County Council Prison Social Care Team awarded CQC ‘good’ rating
Surrey County Council’s Prison Social Care Team has been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission for the dignified support it provides to people in custody with care needs. The … Read More
Big spending must be approved by new Councils from now
Major financial decisions across Surrey must now be taken by the newly formed councils – despite the fact they will not take over for almost a year. Elections held in … Read More
Surrey’s Cathedral to get CCTV protection
Guildford Cathedral has been granted permission to install security cameras around its listed premises through a fund to protect places of worship from violent attacks. The cathedral will place 16 … Read More
Tomorrow’s Epsom six race tips
There’s more Flat action at Epsom Racecourse this Thursday with six races to get stuck into across the evening; five handicaps and a fillies’ maiden. Read on for a preview … Read More
The Chinese State is watching us on Surrey Council’s cctv?
Surrey County Council is deploying CCTV cameras from a Chinese manufacturer which has been banned from government departments over national security concerns. Cameras made by Hikvision, a company partly owned … Read More
Calling for new Guildford railway station
Guildford’s MP has reiterated calls for a third railway station to be built in the town, saying public transport infrastructure “must be delivered” alongside new house building. Zöe Franklin has … Read More
Local runners reunite for triumphant return of the Perch 2000
There was a lively atmosphere on Friday evening as the local running community gathered for the return of the Perch 2000 run. Hosted by the Oddballs Running Club, the event … Read More
Surrey vehicle theft charge rate among lower-performing forces, figures show
Surrey Police recorded 1,551 thefts or unauthorised takings of motor vehicles in 2025, with charges or summonses recorded in 34 cases, according to Home Office figures analysed by the Liberal … Read More
Epsom Council leader’s delayed response to additional local government layer initiative
Dalton says Surrey devolution letter was non-binding and rooted in Council’s 2025 vote Epsom & Ewell Borough Council leader Councillor Hannah Dalton has said her decision to sign a letter … Read More
Nescot students restore Pat Eddery memorial bench at Epsom Downs
Students from Nescot have helped restore a memorial bench dedicated to legendary jockey Pat Eddery at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The work gave young people on Nescot’s alternative provision programme, for … Read More