Ewell’s Bourne Hall plans knocked back by scrutiny
A council decision to invest in the future of Bourne Hall Museum has been sent back to the drawing board after councillors ruled it was made without all the relevant … Read More
Author: Emily Dalton
Is it a fair cop for Surrey Police to evict its tenants for no fault?
A pregnant mum facing eviction from her police-owned home has said Surrey Police’s latest concessions ‘do not go far enough’ and are “insulting”, despite the force extending the moving deadline … Read More
Surrey Police precept rising
The average household in Surrey could pay more than £350 a year towards policing after a £15 council tax hike was given the go-ahead. The police precept – the portion … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council claws back millions to balance books before government shakeup
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has closed a multi-million pound budget gap as it gets ready to be absorbed into a new unitary authority next year. Just months ago, Epsom … Read More
Surrey County Council budget approved
Council tax bills in Surrey will rise by almost five per cent after councillors approved its final budget. Members of Surrey County Council green-lit its last ever budget at a … Read More
When is attempted suicide anti-social? A Surrey police dilemma
A woman has criticised Surrey Police for giving her an anti-social behaviour warning after officers intervened while she considered taking her own life. She has claimed the move left her … Read More
Now regulated, Epsom and Ewell greenlights children home
Plans to turn a ‘quiet’ family house into a children’s home for vulnerable young people have been approved despite strong objections from neighbours, warnings from police, and a heated council … Read More
Penchant for porn on Surrey police computer leads to ban
A Surrey Police officer was dismissed for watching porn, taking pictures of his genitals and buying cocaine on a work device. Former Detective Constable (DC) Luke Turner has also been … Read More
Paradox of Protection policy for tenants: triggers Surrey police evictions
A pregnant mum says families have been left facing a “very real prospect of being homeless” after being told to leave Surrey Police subsidised housing. At least 15 households living … Read More
Independent view of Ewell’s Bourne Hall
BBC LDRS reports: Up to £359,000 could be spent on rejuvenating Ewell’s Bourne Hall Museum under new plans but opposition councillors have stressed that key information on the decision has … Read More
Surrey council budget published
Surrey residents can expect to pay 4.99 per cent more council tax next year under plans in the new budget. Surrey County Council has revealed it is losing a huge … Read More
A Surrey Council’s finances don’t add-up for 6th year running
Spelthorne Borough Council’s finances are still so muddled that they will not be fully fixed before it disappears into a new mega-council in West Surrey, says a new report. External … Read More
The process of appointing the new local government chiefs begins
Councillors from across Surrey met this week for the very first time as part of two new committees set up to manage the county’s biggest council shake-up in decades. The … Read More
Ewell’s “UFO” shaped Bourne Hall to take off anew
A Surrey museum is set to get a long-awaited boost to make the tired building come to life again. Epsom and Ewell Borough council unanimously backed plans to invest in … Read More
A Surrey Police career goes to pot
A former Surrey Police officer has been banned from policing for life after she smoked cannabis and then lied about it, a misconduct panel ruled. Zara Ali was dismissed following … Read More
Council’s refusal leaves Esher’s Marquis of Granby derelict
The owners of the Marquis of Granby in Esher have hit back at Elmbridge Borough Council after it refused to recognise the venue as a restaurant. They said the decision … Read More