12th December 2024
Council minority vote Local Plan to next stage with Green Belt in
On 10th December 2024, the Full Council of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council convened to debate the proposed Local Plan, a pivotal document that will shape the borough’s future planning, … Read More
Surrey first in image AI
Surrey announces world’s first AI model for near-instant image creation on consumer-grade hardware A groundbreaking AI model that creates images as the user types, using only modest and affordable hardware, has been announced by the Surrey … Read More
Surrey: Free school buses withdrawn
Free school buses are being axed after a cross-country route was judged safe by Surrey County Council. Parents say the letter outlining the new walkable route explicitly states that the … Read More
Epsom Symphony Orchestra: A Cornerstone of Local Musical Excellence
The Epsom Symphony Orchestra, a cherished fixture in the town’s cultural landscape, has been delighting audiences since its founding in 1951. Over its decades-long history, the orchestra has shared the … Read More
Rugby result reads well for Sutton & Epsom
Sutton & Epsom RFC 17 – Reeds Weybridge 11. Saturday 7th December 2024. The arrival of Reeds Weybridge at Rugby Lane signalled the culmination of the first half of the … Read More
A dog’s dinner of a licensing scheme?
Professional dog walkers have rallied against a new dog licensing scheme in Surrey, claiming the managers have overstepped their mark. Dog walkers may have to pay £360 a year to … Read More
Ideas for empty Council premises in Reigate and Redhill
Calls to make use of empty town centre units could see charities and pop-up shops take over in Surrey towns as councillors ask for short-term leases to be made available … Read More
Examination of a Surrey Borough’s 2nd highest UK debt
The review into Spelthorne Borough Council’s £1 billion debt and whether it is upholding its duty to provide best value to residents has been extended. In May, the government wrote … Read More
Small Business is my business says Epsom’s MP
Helen Maguire, MP for Epsom and Ewell, has announced a new survey for local businesses and will spend time working alongside staff at three local establishments in the lead-up to … Read More
Surrey pharmacies need a better financial prescription
Pharmacy owners in Surrey say “enough is enough” as they complain working 12-hour days and barely breaking even. One pharmacist said it has to dispense just over 6,000 prescriptions a … Read More
Epsom and Ewell low-income crisis support
The Household Support Fund, provided by the Department for Work and Pensions, offers short-term financial support to households struggling to afford essentials. Distributed by CAEE on behalf of Epsom & … Read More