Don’t blame us for potholes say Surrey’s highway authority.
The state of Surrey’s roads is “no fault of the county council” its cabinet has heard, as councillors vowed to put more pressure on central government for highways funding. In … Read More
Author: Emily Coady Stemp - Local Democracy Reporter
No Crawleys for Surrey’s Downton Abbeys
A lack of “Downton Abbey” type families to occupy abandoned mansions led to 112 homes at Headley Court (near Epsom) get the green light last night. The Mole Valley green belt … Read More
A sign of no signs to come on ULEZ?
Surrey councillors say they could stop TfL (Transport for London) putting signs on the county’s roads ahead of the planned ULEZ (Ultra Low Emissions Zone) expansion. Surrey County Council’s leader … Read More
Gladiator light-man on demand bus
It’s not every day you meet an Emmy award winner on a bus in rural Surrey. And it’s not every day the said Emmy award winner would be driving that … Read More
Surrey doctors to go on strike?
Royal Surrey hospital trust bosses are beginning to plan for three days of junior doctor strikes which could have a “significant impact” on services. A national ballot is currently taking … Read More
‘It felt like mum was a prisoner’ in Surrey Hospital
A woman said she felt like her mum was “a prisoner” when she couldn’t take her home from a Surrey hospital.The daughter, who we are choosing not to name, said … Read More
The Surrey levels mean no level funding?
The allocation of levelling up funding from central government was announced last week, with more than 100 projects given a share of £2.1billion. But no funding was given to Surrey’s … Read More
Lessons for Epsom in Mole Valley’s “shouty” Local Plan struggle?
Mole Valley councillors have been warned developers could have “a field day” if government inspectors reject plans to release green belt sites from the authority’s plan for homes. [Ed: Epsom … Read More
Crucial month for local Local Plans?
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council‘s Licensing, Policy and Planning Committee meets Friday 19th January but the Local Plan does not feature on its agenda. Local Liberal Democrats are asking for … Read More
Epsom race days confirmed next week
The full list of 2023 Epsom race days could be confirmed next week, with the Derby planned for the weekend of June 3. The Epsom Downs Racecourse needs confirmation for … Read More
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