UCA expands at its roots
Local councillors from the borough of Epsom and Ewell have granted the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Epsom planning approval to change the use of two centrally located buildings … Read More
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27th July 2023
BUSINESS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT New timetable for ticket office consultation 26 July 2023 Train operators are extending the time available to respond to a consultation reviewing “how tickets are sold” at … Read More
Scrutinising complaints against Council
The Epsom and Ewell Borough Council met Tuesday 25th July. Questions arose surrounding the Annual Report of the Audit and Scrutiny Committee 2022-2023. The report is ‘designed to ensure the … Read More
Orphans by mental ill-health and war
Another tragic life that ended in Epsom and a burial in Europe’s largest and now abandoned asylum cemetery. The Friends of Horton Cemetery‘s research project is bringing back to life … Read More
Change at the top at Epsom’s University
Professor Nick Foskett has been named as the interim President & Vice-Chancellor of the University for the Creative Arts. This includes the campus in Ashley Road, Epsom. Prof. Foskett, currently … Read More
20th July 2023
COUNCIL NEWS £10m Co-Vid grant pay-back put in wrong place 19 July 2023 A £10million accounting error at cash-strapped Guildford Borough Council was discovered in March but councillors were only told … Read More
Contractors occupying the high-ground
Ewell school benefits from local highway contractors’ social value activities. Milestone Infrastructure, a part of M Group Services, is committed to supporting the communities in which it operates and was … Read More
13th July 2023
HEALTH NEWS Doctors’ strike: advice 12 July 2023 A wave of back-to-back strikes will severely impact hospital services over the coming week – and will follow the busiest month of 2023 … Read More
Surrey’s triple contribution towards net zero
The University of Surrey is playing a role in three new national energy research centres which will boost knowledge, create innovative green technologies and reduce demand for energy to achieve … Read More
Capital punishment for local businesses?
South East businesses are being forced to put the brakes on growth plans, as 97% of companies admit difficulty in accessing capital is impacting their business. According to BDO LLP’s … Read More
Doctors’ strike: advice
A wave of back-to-back strikes will severely impact hospital services over the coming week – and will follow the busiest month of 2023 for one hospital group. St George’s, Epsom … Read More
Epsom medics sky-dive for babies
A team of obstetricians, gynaecologists, neonatologists and nurses who work at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust have raised nearly £10,000 for Bliss, the UK’s leading charity for babies born … Read More
Epsom and Ewell High getting fitter
Lifestyle Fitness and Bourne Education Trust have announced they will be working together to provide the leading sports facilities at Epsom & Ewell High School to the local community. Lifestyle … Read More
6th July 2023
NEWS POLICING Met poaches Surrey police claims Commissioner 5 July 2023 Surrey has more police officers than ever before despite attempts by the Met to “poach” officers, according to the county’s … Read More
Epsom’s University challenges for graduates
Students from the Class of ‘23 at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Epsom descended upon London’s Royal Festival Hall for their graduation ceremony on Tuesday 4 July. … Read More
Green complaints not black and white
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council disagrees with the claims made by Green Belt campaigners reported 1st July. Yufan Si of Epsom and Ewell Green Belt and Alexander Duval stated that … Read More