An Epsom Christmas poem
Christmas comes early in the month of DecemberBut preparations start as early as SeptemberToys appear in the shop and the storeAnd children’s expectations start to soar Adverts appear in the … Read More
Author: Editor
Do good intentions square with homeless savings?
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has launched its Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy, setting out how it intends to meet the needs of residents who are homeless or at risk … Read More
Body found in Ewell house fire
An investigation is underway following the discovery of a body at an address in Thorndon Gardens, Ewell, in the early hours today (12 December). Police were called to the address … Read More
Dogs in frost and snow
Dog ownership in Epsom and Ewell saw a big rise during the pandemic, especially among young families. Poodle mixtures being evidently the most popular varieties purchased. And sometimes for £1000 … Read More
Surrey inspiration for writing and photography
Fanny Burney (1752-1840) lived and wrote in Surrey and was inspired by the area’s beautiful countryside and gardens in the Mole Valley area, particularly around Bookham, Mickleham and Box Hill. … Read More
Coining it in Surrey
Over the last 20 years the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) has allowed finds made by metal detectorists in Surrey to be added both to the national database and the county’s Historic … Read More
Council help for cost of living
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) is raising awareness of the range of support available to residents struggling with the cost of living crisis. The Council have created a dedicated … Read More
Local Plan Battle: early skirmishes on Downs Farm
As Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is expected to publish a draft Local Plan in February 2023 Epsom and Ewell Times carries below an opinion piece authored by the Keep … Read More
8th December 2022
COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT Council elastic on plastic? December 8, 2022 In March 2019 Epsom and Ewell Council agreed to phase out its use of single-use plastics. How is it getting … Read More
More affordable housing now. Cllr Kate Chinn
The Local Plan of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council should specify a minimum requirement of 40% of affordable housing in each new housing development of 10 or more units (Use … Read More
Are you listening?
Epsom & Ewell Talking Newspaper, established in 1974, give three cheers for long-serving Volunteers! ‘In recognition of long service and invaluable contribution to volunteering for the Epsom & Ewell Talking … Read More
Mole Patrol captures pollution
River Wey and River Mole fail to meet acceptable criteria for four out of five pollutants monitored in new report. In one of the largest national people-powered scientific studies of … Read More
Fight fires in Surrey from home
Marking the retirement of Surrey’s first female firefighter the Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting firefighters who can respond from home. Paula Hartwell joined Surrey Fire and Rescue Service in … Read More
Any more trees please?
The Woodland Trust is urging schools and community groups across the south east of England to get their free tree-pack applications in quickly with just over a month left until … Read More
1st December 2022
CHRIS GRAYLING PLANNING WESTMINSTER MP’s housing solution for Epsom and Ewell November 30, 2022 Epsom and Ewell and indeed the whole country has a real shortage of homes. We cannot go on … Read More
Hard-hitting critique from new LibDem PPC
On 17th November, we saw the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, give his Autumn Statement. We waited with bated breath to see how it might help us and our families as we … Read More