Surrey Council reviews property sales as it signs off business plans for own firms
Surrey County Council has signed off the latest business plans for two companies it owns as it tries to strengthen its finances during a difficult period for local government. The … Read More
Dorking housing plan rejected again over affordable homes shortfall
Plans to build even more homes on the former Aviva site in Dorking have been thrown out after developers failed to include enough affordable housing. It is the second time … Read More
Council response to Epsom and Ewell Green Belt concerns
In response to the report in the Epsom and Ewell Times, Fresh Local Plan row as councillor questions Green Belt revisions and governance at Epsom and Ewell, Epsom and Ewell … Read More
Affordable housing scheme approved on Leatherhead green belt
Greenbelt land in north Leatherhead will be built on after a 100 per cent affordable housing estate was granted planning permission. Mole Valley District Council’s development committee approved the proposals … Read More
Guide to the upcoming East Surrey Council elections
When voters head to the polls on Thursday, May 7, the local election in Surrey will look very different from previous years. This local election will mark the first step … Read More
Horsham hold a win against Sutton & Epsom RFC
Horsham 26 Sutton and Epsom 20. 7th March. In November Horsham travelled to Rugby Lane and were victorious. The Black & Whites scored a late Kyren Ghumra try to add … Read More
Remarkable Ukrainian who lived his final decades in Epsom
MICHAEL BIALOGUSKI (1917-84) Ukrainian born Doctor, musician, conductor and spy who spent the last 20 years of his life in Epsom Mykolo Bialoguski was born in Kiev (then in Russia, … Read More
Dorking gnome fails in bid to win property rights
A Surrey couple have won a legal battle over a tiny strip of lawn outside their home after a neighbour tried to reclaim it by placing a garden gnome on … Read More
Could you put Surrey Council’s empty buildings or land to good use?
Surrey residents could soon have the chance to take over unused council buildings and land under a new policy designed to put more local assets into community hands. Surrey County … Read More
Epsom author shares personal epilepsy journey amid town’s historic link to the condition
An Epsom author has published a deeply personal account of living with epilepsy, adding a modern voice to a local story that stretches back more than a century. Madeline Bolton-Smith, … Read More
Last round of developers’ funds in Epsom and Ewell to be spent
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is inviting local community groups and organisations to apply for funds, raised by the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), to deliver projects that benefit residents and … Read More
Epsom and Ewell February crime and safety round-up
Epsom and Ewell Times does not normally report individual crime incidents. However, as part of a trial we are publishing a monthly round-up of crime and community safety developments affecting … Read More
Council Council constitution News
Epsom and Ewell to ditch Parish Councils plan
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has all but confirmed it will not proceed with plans to create community councils in the borough after consultation responses indicated a lack of public … Read More
Fresh Local Plan row as councillor questions Green Belt revisions and governance at Epsom and Ewell
Concerns are growing over Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Local Plan after campaigners and a borough councillor raised questions about revised evidence submitted to the Government Planning Inspector — including … Read More