Surrey’s Conservative leader wants to postpone May’s poll reckoning
The leader of Surrey County Council is set to write to the Government calling for the 2025 elections to be postponed in order to allow authorities to focus on merging … Read More
Author: Chris Caulfield - Local Democracy Reporter
River Mole to attract visitors to Leatherhead?
Mole Valley District Council’s dream of “improving” and “enhancing” Leatherhead has taken a step forward after plans to regenerate Claire House and James House were submitted. The site is part … Read More
Tiers to be shed if Epsom and Ewell loses its Borough Council?
Surrey could be split in two as part of sweeping changes to how services are run. Downing Street is looking to reshape local government and has set out a white … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s new housing targets in Surrey perspective
Housing targets in Surrey are set to skyrocket, with some areas expected to deliver double the number of homes under new Government plans. On December 12, the long-awaited update to … Read More
Surrey: Free school buses withdrawn
Free school buses are being axed after a cross-country route was judged safe by Surrey County Council. Parents say the letter outlining the new walkable route explicitly states that the … Read More
Examination of a Surrey Borough’s 2nd highest UK debt
The review into Spelthorne Borough Council’s £1 billion debt and whether it is upholding its duty to provide best value to residents has been extended. In May, the government wrote … Read More
Surrey schools not out for so long in summer?
Surrey County Council is looking at possible changes to school holidays. A consultation has been launched on whether the county council should switch to a two-week half term break in … Read More
Fly-tipping bags and BB gun shots close Bagshot recycle centre
Bagshot community recycling centre will close in an effort to protect staff from being threatened with violence, Surrey County Council has said. The depot has been plagued with issues for years … Read More
Dorking Halls to reopen after upgrade
The official reopening date for Dorking Halls is days away and a special ceremony has been announced to mark the occasion. Mole Valley District Council was forced to close its veritable … Read More
Sorry Surrey Borough for “shameful” past
Woking Borough Council has apologised for the “shameful” behaviour of its past. The bankrupt council met last night to hear from the authors of the long-awaited review into how the … Read More