30th October 2025
Council Council constitution News
Epsom and Ewell to Go East in Surrey shake-up
The Government has confirmed plans to abolish Surrey’s two-tier system of local government and replace it with two single-tier unitary councils — East Surrey and West Surrey — in what … Read More
A former Epsom Long Grove Hospital patient remembered for his pacifism
Barney Cohen (1897–1970) By his nephew, Andy Strowman There is a very quiet cemetery in London — East Ham Jewish Cemetery. You may be the only visitor there apart from … Read More
Battling Beckenham Take Sutton & Epsom RFC The Full Distance
Sutton & Epsom 22 Beckenham 19. Saturday 25th October. This fixture is rapidly gaining a reputation for fabulous finishes. Two seasons ago the visitors triumphed 42-41 on a sweltering afternoon … Read More
Ewell’s Sporting Ambition for Gibraltar Rec Hits the Rocks
£3.1 Million Sports Hub Proposal at Gibraltar Recreation Ground Rejected amid Transparency and Planning Concerns Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Strategy and Resources Committee (S&R) rejected a proposal to spend … Read More
Calculating the cost of care in Surrey
Surrey residents and their families can now benefit from a simple new online tool to help them be prepared for the costs of care, if they become less able. Many … Read More
Walk brings the wonders of the Solar System to Nonsuch Park
Epsom & Ewell, Saturday 25th October 2025 — Visitors to Nonsuch Park can now enjoy a journey through the Solar System thanks to the successful launch of the Nonsuch Park … Read More
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council Remembrance and Armistice Day activities 2025
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is proud to announce that Remembrance and Armistice Day memorial services, parades and activities will take place across the borough to honour those who have … Read More
Is there a neat solution to struggling Epsom Common Club?
The long-established Epsom Common Club remains closed but not forgotten, as a handful of volunteers continue restoration work and urge fellow members to help decide whether a partnership proposal could … Read More
Surrey SEND place surge – is it enough?
Surrey County Council has announced the creation of almost 500 new specialist school places for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities during the 2025/26 academic year. The … Read More
Surrey Fire service workshop needs maintenance check
The garage that keeps Surrey’s fire engines safe and running is “no longer fit for purpose”, according to a new report Surrey County Council has admitted that the Surrey Fire … Read More
Dorking’s “behemouth” of a “black hole”
The “behemoth” that is Dorking Halls has been labelled a “black hole” that sucks in all resources around it after an additional £3.34million in maintenance work was approved. The new … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Harriers return with gold aplenty
A number of Epsom & Ewell Harriers travelled to the beautiful island of Madeira for the European Masters Athletics Championships and returned with a big haul of medals. In total, … Read More
Heathrow expansion – what it may mean for Epsom
The Government has launched a review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS), which sets out the policy framework for major airport expansion. The key points: Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander … Read More