29th June 2023
CHRIS GRAYLING PLANNING WESTMINSTER
Chris Grayling MP on new homes and biodiversity
Now that the local elections are out of the way, we all wait with interest to see what the Borough Council is planning to do about its controversial plan to … READ MORE
COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Surrey’s worst road to be improved
A £1.8million scheme to improve a Surrey A-road branded “one of the worst in the country” has moved to its next stage. Councillors at Surrey County Council’s cabinet highlighted the … READ MORE
BUSINESS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
ULEZ driving old cars to Epsom market
Epsom has the highest number of second-hand cars for sale per 10,000 people, followed by Winsford and Preston. Hatchbacks are the most common type of second-hand car, accounting for 38% … READ MORE
A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream in Cheam
Epsom Choral Society gave us a night to remember at St Andrews Church in Cheam last Saturday. Their programme was an unusual and attractive coupling of works by Constant Lambert … READ MORE
Surrey splashing out
Making a Claygate outdoor swimming pool an all year round indoor facility is one of many projects supported by Surrey County Council’s Community Fund. Since November 2020 the Fund has … READ MORE
Mole Valley Plan Paused
As Epsom and Ewell’s Draft Local Plan’s progress awaits a new timetable we take a look at what’s happening in neighbouring Mole Valley. Chris Caulfield reports. The decision on where, … READ MORE
Multi-million pound transformation for Surrey libraries
A multi-million investment into Surrey’s libraries has been approved by Surrey County Council’sCabinet to modernise services and create flexible, innovative and inclusive spaces that best meet theneeds of our residents. … READ MORE
Meet Epsom & Ewell’s new Mayor, Robert Geleit.
Epsom and Ewell Times welcomes the new Mayor. Labour Councillor for Court Ward, Robert Geleit. EET: The main thing I wanted to discuss was charities, I see that you are … READ MORE
Surrey Council ‘blamed me as a parent’ after asking for help
A mother of an (Special Educational Needs) SEN child claims Surrey County Council “blamed her” as a parent after she asked for help and support, according to a local government … READ MORE
Epsom and Ewell’s refugee talent
Celebrating World Refugee Week (19th – 25th June) Epsom and Ewell Refugee Network has been celebrating the talents and success of refugees the charity has supported. Nataliia Zadorizhna is a concert … READ MORE
Local talent showing up for charity
EPSOM ROTARY CLUB will again be hosting the EPSOM & EWELL SHOWCASE at Epsom Playhouse at 19.00 hr on Tuesday 27 June 2023. Tickets at £25 each support an amazing variety … READ MORE
County CEO’s pay rise triggering strikes?
A pay offer giving Surrey County Council’s chief executive almost 10 times more than the authority’s lowest paid workers has prompted a strike action ballot. Social workers, teaching assistants and … READ MORE
Surrey’s “Tugs in Space!”
Thanks to £250,000 of government funding announced today, a new type of electric space propulsion system will be developed by the University of Surrey in partnership with the University of … READ MORE
The knives are out in Woking
The Epsom and Ewell Times has covered the bankruptcy of Woking Council. Recently we have received daily updates from our partners at the BBC’s Local Democracy Reporting Service but spared … READ MORE