15th October 2026
“What’s in a logo?” That which we call East Surrey
The new East Surrey council’s logo has been unveiled to the public in the latest big step towards the authority’s creation next spring. With just under six months to go … Read More
Surrey Council leader urges an elected Mayoral office for the County
The outgoing leader of Surrey County Council has warned Surrey risks being “left behind” if the county does not adopt an elected mayor in the near future. Councillor Tim Oliver … Read More
Limits on AI use? County Council confronts the challenge
Surrey councillors and officers could soon be barred from using online AI tools such as Gemini and ChatGPT under new rules around the burgeoning tech’s use. A Surrey County Council … Read More
Surrey shows true grit
Surrey’s gritter drivers are now available 24/7 to help keep residents moving during the colder months. 38 state-of-the-art gritting vehicles typically travel over 1,775 miles of the county’s busiest routes … Read More
Cards and casualties consign Sutton & Epsom to defeat
Medway 24 Sutton & Epsom 7 Saturday 10th October Sutton & Epsom have only had three league visits to Priestfields. The first encounter in 2016 saw an Andy Matthews hat-trick … Read More
Homelessness pressures remain a costly challenge for Epsom and Ewell
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is expecting its spending on temporary accommodation to significantly exceed its 2026/27 budget as councillors heard that homelessness remains one of the authority’s biggest financial … Read More
Epsom and Ewell FC finally chalk up a win
Epsom & Ewell 3–1 Yateley United. Combined Counties Premier League South. Saturday 10th October – Chalky Lane, Chessington. Attendance: 81 Epsom & Ewell secured their first home victory of the … Read More
Tree planting in Surrey overshoots
More than 800,000 new trees have been planted across Surrey over the past five years – overshooting the council’s own target, according to a report. Surrey County Council’s climate change … Read More
Jim Al-Khalili to delve into the mysteries of time at Guildford Book Festival
Acclaimed physicist and broadcaster, Professor Jim Al-Khalili, will join fellow University of Surrey astrophysicist, Dr Noelia Noël, at the Guildford Book Festival for a conversation exploring one of science’s greatest … Read More
Epsom Hospital added to app helping visually impaired bus users
Epsom Hospital has been added to a Surrey scheme using smartphone technology to help blind and partially sighted people travel more independently by public transport. Surrey County Council has expanded … Read More
Council Council constitution Letters
Is Chantilly better governed than its twin Epsom?
Dear Editor, Thank you for reporting the visit of an Epsom municipal delegation, led by the Mayor, to Chantilly. Their programme sounded interesting and enjoyable. That Chantilly holds 55 days … Read More