27th August 2026
Council Council constitution Editorial
How two became one became three – how “unitary” means “trinity”.
The central promise of local government reorganisation was easy to understand. Surrey’s confusing two-tier system would be swept away. Surrey County Council and the county’s 11 borough and district councils … Read More
Council Council constitution Planning
Tiers not shed for local government in Surrey after all….?
Surrey’s shadow authority leaders have insisted that devolution in the county must be “done right” after the government proposed beefed up new planning powers for mayors. Proposals due to be … Read More
Ukrainian Independence Day celebrated with music, film and community spirit in Epsom
Epsom Picturehouse was filled to capacity yesterday afternoon as the local community came together to mark Ukrainian Independence Day with an afternoon celebrating Ukrainian culture, music and film. The event … Read More
The young have their place in new Surrey governing
Surrey’s youngest councillors want to see more young people get involved in local government – and not let growing hostility towards elected representatives deter them from standing. Elections to Surrey’s … Read More
Salts bow out of FA Cup to Crowborough
Epsom & Ewell FC 0–3 Crowborough Athletic. 22nd August – Chalky Lane – The Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round Epsom & Ewell bowed out of the Emirates FA Cup after … Read More
Epsom woman celebrates remarkable 100th birthday
An Epsom woman has celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by three generations of her family and dozens of friends. Helen Blackman, née Aldridge, was born in Richmond upon Thames on … Read More
Olympic star helps launch children’s gymnastics and ninja club in Epsom
Children in Epsom will have a new opportunity to try gymnastics, parkour and free running when a community sports club opens at Blenheim High School in September. Gymfinity Kids is … Read More
Police headquarters in Leatherhead a step closer
Work is set to begin on Surrey Police’s long-awaited new eastern headquarters, bringing an end to a saga stretching back to 2023, when the force was compelled to vacate its … Read More
Free community football sessions and more for Epsom and Ewell
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is pleased to announce that free community football sessions will be available for young people aged 10 to 16 who live in the borough, from … Read More
Epsom & Ewell Council refuses to explain complaints disparity
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has refused to answer detailed questions about the apparent disparity between its vigorous pursuit of a complaint made by Cllr Neil Dallen (RA Town) and … Read More
Council Education Local History
UK’s “first and only” craft museum in Surrey open day
One of Surrey’s most important buildings, and the UK’s ‘first and only’ craft museum, is to host a special event to show off the vital restoration work going into saving … Read More
Options are open at Nescot – GCSE students reassured there’s still time to apply
Students collecting their GCSE results today are being reassured that there is still time to apply for courses at Nescot college in Epsom. Options range from Animal Care and Public … Read More
Heathrow expansion consultation deadline
Night flights in and out of Heathrow could be changed as part of new plans being consulted on – as moves to ramp up to a third runway continue and … Read More
Surrey train timetable overhaul pending
Once in a generation changes aimed at improving rail schedules are being set to be introduced across Surrey but there are concerns about how these may impact level crossing downtime,