Surrey Cop demoted for racist texts
A Surrey Police sergeant who shared racist texts and a video of a man attempting to take his own life has been stripped of his rank – but will continue … Read More
Author: Chris Caulfield - Local Democracy Reporter
Hampton’s Jolly Boatman has more to be jolly about
Hampton Court and its historic views will be forever changed after the secretary of state approved controversial Jolly Boatman plans to build 97 homes together with an 84 bed hotel … Read More
Dorking refurb: “it’s behind you”!
Dorking’s “sleeping beauty” will wake up in time for the busy panto season – it has been confirmed. Dorking Halls closed in June 2024 for refurbishment work that could cost … Read More
Surrey Tory MPs against school fees VAT
Special Educational Needs families should be exempt from Government plans put VAT on independent school fees, six Surrey MPs have said. Claire Coutinho, Jeremy Hunt, Ben Spencer, Rebecca Paul, Greg … Read More
Surrey’s outstanding beauty expanding?
The Surrey Hills could be made significantly larger as Natural England considers expanding the borders of the county’s “iconic and beautiful” landscape. Each year millions of people are drawn to … Read More
Epsom landlord fined for neglect
A bedsit landlord who repeatedly ignored warnings to fix flats dubbed “cold”, “damp”, “filthy”, and a “firetrap” has been hit with a court bill approaching £32,000. Epsom Pars Limited, which … Read More
Would members of Epsom’s H band stump up?
People living in homes in the top council band will be asked to help the community after plans to ask Band H homeowners to voluntarily pay into a council-run charity … Read More
Surrey police to move to Epsom and Ewell constituency
Surrey Police purchased the featured premises in Cleeve Road, Leatherhead, in 2019 for over £20 million. The address is just over 5 miles from Epsom High Street and is in … Read More
Social housing options boxed in
Hundreds of people desperate for social housing will finally have homes to call their own after a seven storey block was approved – despite concerns it would blight historic views … Read More
Wine tasting on the slopes of Leith Hill
Wine aficionados will soon be able to sample the delights of pinot noir, chardonnay, and cabernet in their famous fermented form after a Surrey Hills vineyard was granted planning permission … Read More
Surrey teacher banned for underwear social media pupil chat
A Surrey teacher has been banned after messaging pupils about thongs, favourite underwear, and shaving. [The Teachers’ Regulation Agency (TRA) has not published the name of the school in the … Read More
Safety set back for a Council’s car park revenue
Safety work to repair crumbled concrete and rusted steel reinforcements at the Swan Car Park in Leatherhead could cost a council more than £200,000. Mole Valley District Council is set … Read More
Wet weather kicks into the long grass
People fed up with long unsightly overgrown grass and verges can use an interactive map to see when their favourite spots are next due to be cut. The seemingly endless … Read More
Surrey to have a new political colour 4th July?
Jeremy Hunt “faces a tight race” to be re-elected according to new polls that show Surrey could have as many as 12 new MPs after the July 4 general election. … Read More
Justice Stops Oil
A Surrey campaigner is “over the moon” after a landmark legal decision found that planning permission given to drill for oil at Horse Hill is unlawful. The Supreme Court has … Read More
Miniature railway set to get bigger
There will be a new train line coming to Surrey – for enthusiasts, engineers and eager families looking for a day out. The Surrey Society of Model Engineers has been … Read More
Failing children costs Council taxpayers half-million
Fines paid out by Surrey County Council for repeatedly failing children and young people topped half a million pounds in the past year – more than doubling its previous worst … Read More
A Surrey council resists green-belt housing
A contentious plan to build dozens of affordable homes in Surrey was rejected by councillors who prioritized protecting greenbelt land over addressing the area’s housing shortage. Developers had wanted to … Read More