16th February 2023

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Epsom and Ewell Council raises tax 2.99%

COUNCIL NEWS

Epsom and Ewell Council raises tax 2.99%

Epsom and Ewell’s Council tax is to be increased by 2.99% for 2023/2024. At a meeting of the Full Council last night the budget for 2023/2024 was approved. Chair of … READ MORE

A new Town Hall for Epsom and Ewell?

COUNCIL NEWS

A new Town Hall for Epsom and Ewell?

Is the Town Hall Parade over? For some 70 years the residents of Epsom and Ewell have been accustomed to visiting the local council in the Town Hall in The … READ MORE

Local democracy to be energised?

COUNCIL COUNCIL CONSTITUTION

Local democracy to be energised?

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has taken a significant step forward in opening up its committees to public participation. Under a new constitution the public now have the right to … READ MORE

Surrey’s longest sitting MP to stand-down

NEWS WESTMINSTER

Surrey’s longest sitting MP to stand-down

Sir Paul Beresford will not stand again as an MP in Surrey, citing “midnight sittings” in Parliament and “a diary built around the whims of the whips’ office” as reasons … READ MORE

Can Epsom and Ewell get more dense?

COUNCIL PLANNING

Can Epsom and Ewell get more dense?

Exclusive to the Epsom and Ewell Times we report on the housing targets of every Surrey borough council. Epsom and Ewell is the smallest borough in Surrey with the highest … READ MORE

Housing need or desire?

EDITORIAL

Housing need or desire?

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has embarked on a public consultation on its Draft Local Plan. The consultation ends on 19th March 2023. As we report today it appears that … READ MORE

Top thrashes bottom

RUGBY SPORTS

Top thrashes bottom

Sutton & Epsom RFC 5 – Wimbledon RFC 42 – Saturday 11th February. When these two clubs met last season the dominant Dons arrived at Rugby Lane as the unbeaten … READ MORE

10 man away win a turning point?

FOOTBALL SPORTS

10 man away win a turning point?

Hailsham Town 2 – 4 Epsom & Ewell FC. Southern Combination League – Division One. Saturday 11th February. Cast your mind back to the 19th of November. It was the … READ MORE

Epsom’s creatives urged to push for growth

ARTS BUSINESS

Epsom’s creatives urged to push for growth

Creative Businesses in and around Epsom are being encouraged to sign-up to Surrey’s first Creative Growth and Business Summit. Taking place on March 1 and set-up by the University for the … READ MORE

“On Your Bike” to Surrey’s PCSOs?

NEWS POLICING

“On Your Bike” to Surrey’s PCSOs?

A Surrey County Councillor has criticised the reduction in the number of Police Community Support Officers in recent years. PCSOs are non-warranted but provided with a variety of police powers … READ MORE

Blot on Epsom Downs horizon to grow no more?

COUNCIL PLANNING

Blot on Epsom Downs horizon to grow no more?

Ever wondered where are those tower-blocks on the west horizon from Epsom Downs? Our LDRS journalist reports on Woking Council’s consideration of the height of its buildings: Plans to limit … READ MORE

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