3rd August 2023
COUNCIL EDUCATION TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Surrey schools going solar
Schools across the county are having their outdated end-of-life gas boilers replaced with new solar heating systems to help combat “skyrocketing” energy prices. The £6million project is split between time-sensitive … READ MORE
Surrey’s outdoor benefits for children
Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing and East Surrey MP Claire Coutinho visited High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre on Monday 31 July. High Ashurst is one of Surrey’s Outdoor Learning … READ MORE
Employment Hub opening to all
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is pleased to announce that the Epsom & Ewell Employment Hub is expanding its service to help all residents who are looking for work. The … READ MORE
Urning a big profit on rare Epsom find
A young Epsom couple will be making a large donation to charity after the miniature vase they purchased in an Epsom charity shop for £2.50 sold this weekend at auction … READ MORE
COUNCIL HOUSING TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Greener solution for white goods?
When a housing association tenancy comes to an end what happens to the fridges, washing machines and carpets? Invariably, they are removed before the new tenants move in. Is this … READ MORE
NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
London Mayor confirms drive of ULEZ to Epsom border. ULEZ explainer.
Sadiq Khan confirmed today the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will cover almost all of Greater London, pushing it right up to the Surrey border. The Mayor of London’s decision was … READ MORE
NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
High Court gives ULEZ the green light to Epsom’s borders
The controversial ULEZ scheme can now be expanded to the border of Surrey after a coalition of councils lost their High Court battle. Surrey County Council, together with the outer London … READ MORE
COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Sanity for the “mad mile”?
Lower speed limits along a notorious “high risk” danger road, dubbed the “mad mile”, are to come into force from next year. Surrey County Council has agreed to restrictions on … READ MORE
Nonsuch girls solving tomorrow’s problems
Samsung Electronics Co. (UK) Ltd has revealed today the winners of its third Solve for Tomorrow: Next Gen Competition, with a refreshed set of resources for 2023 on the theme … READ MORE
Less disability by independent living in Surrey
Purpose-built housing to support people with learning disabilities or autism to lead active and fulfilling lives in the community has been given the go-ahead at three Surrey sites. Backed by … READ MORE
UCA expands at its roots
Local councillors from the borough of Epsom and Ewell have granted the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Epsom planning approval to change the use of two centrally located buildings … READ MORE