6th February 2024

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Council Elections News

Surrey County Council election delay stirring up a storm

Surrey County Council election delay stirring up a storm

Surrey County Council Elections Postponed Until 2026 Amid Local Government Reforms In a significant move reflecting the evolving landscape of local governance in England, the British government has decided to … Read More

News Policing

Surrey Police hikes its Council tax share

Surrey Police hikes its Council tax share

Surrey Police’s share of council tax bills will leap over £335 a year for the average Band D households. Lisa Townsend, Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) said the 4.3 … Read More

Arts Education Transport

Young Artists Brighten Up Tattenham Corner Station

Young Artists Brighten Up Tattenham Corner Station

Passengers at Tattenham Corner station will soon be welcomed by a brand-new display of artwork, thanks to a creative collaboration between local students and The Arts Society Epsom. Led by … Read More

Crime News

Criminal car park QR codes wrong on many levels

Criminal car park QR codes wrong on many levels

Fake QR codes, used to scam motorists into giving away their bank and card details, have been found in Guildford car parks. The scam codes have been placed on payment … Read More

Council Finances Planning

Planning a house extension in Epsom and Ewell? A hard lesson from Waverley

Planning a house extension in Epsom and Ewell? A hard lesson from Waverley

A man who was charged £70,000 by a Surrey council said it was a “watershed moment” to be given recognition of his struggle and the right to appeal. A couple … Read More

Rugby Sports

Epic comeback against Sutton & Epsom RFC a fitting end

Epic comeback against Sutton & Epsom RFC a fitting end

Medway 32 Sutton & Epsom RFC 31. Saturday 1st February. It was an emotional Saturday at Priestfields as the hosts had suffered the tragic passing of their cherished groundsman Mel … Read More

Crime Policing

Online Fraud in Epsom & Ewell: Call for an Online Crime Agency

Online Fraud in Epsom & Ewell: Call for an Online Crime Agency

Online fraud, particularly through fake retail websites, has become a significant issue both nationally and within our local community of Epsom & Ewell. Recent data underscores the pressing need for … Read More

Business News

Epsom & Ewell households drowning as water bills rise?

Epsom & Ewell households drowning as water bills rise?

Epsom & Ewell Residents Face Sharp Water Bill Hike as Regional Disparities Emerge From April 2025, households in Epsom & Ewell will see a substantial increase in water bills, with … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom and Ewell FC strike back for draw

Epsom and Ewell FC strike back for draw

Sheerwater 2-2 Epsom and Ewell. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Saturday 1st February. Two second half goals enabled us to earn a 2-2 draw and break a five … Read More

Council Council constitution Editorial

What might local government reorganisation mean for Epsom and Ewell?

What might local government reorganisation mean for Epsom and Ewell?

As Surrey faces a significant overhaul of its local government structure, residents of Epsom and Ewell are rightfully concerned about the potential financial repercussions. The proposed reorganisation may lead to … Read More

Council Finances

Will Epsom and Ewell be bailing out Woking?

Will Epsom and Ewell be bailing out Woking?

Debt-ridden Woking Borough Council has approved the sale of two more assets as it continues slashing its way to a balanced budget. The bankrupt authority, with debts of more than … Read More

Council Finances

Will Epsom and Ewell be bailing out Guildford?

Will Epsom and Ewell be bailing out Guildford?

A Surrey council faces tough decisions in the future after receiving a “very difficult financial settlement from the government”.  Guildford Borough Council has no extra funding to meet inflation and … Read More

Council Finances

Will Epsom and Ewell be bailing out Spelthorne?

Will Epsom and Ewell be bailing out Spelthorne?

“Significant weaknesses” in a council’s financial records have been laid bare in a new report.  External auditors for Spelthorne Borough Council said they could not fully assess or complete the … Read More

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