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
Author: Emily Dalton
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
What to do with an old Town Hall – lessons for Epsom?
Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been spent on consultants – yet Elmbridge Borough Council still does not know what to do with its offices, say opposition councillors. They have … Read More
Cllr Dallen accused of £1/2 m Epsom & Ewell Council cover-up
BBC LDRS reports: A Surrey council [Epsom and Ewell] must pay out up to £500,000 after failing to properly check the condition of a major leisure centre before handing it … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Council leader message for 2026
Cllr Hannah Dalton (RA Stoneleigh) has outlined Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s goals for 2026 in a New Year message to residents. The leader has promised a smooth transition to … Read More
Christmas trains and buses in Surrey
Heading out over Christmas? Here is what Surrey buses and trains are actually doing this festive season. If you are planning to get around Surrey over Christmas and New Year … Read More
‘I don’t believe I am a political person’: Surrey leader reflects
As Surrey heads into the new year, the mood at Woodhatch Place, the county council’s head quarters, is one of reflection and quiet apprehension for the year ahead. For Tim … Read More
Epsom waste site plans refused after years of noise and disruption complaints
Plans to retrospectively approve changes at a controversial waste and recycling site near Epsom have been refused, following years of complaints from residents about noise, dust and early-morning lorry movements. … Read More
Surrey to have a Mayor?
Surrey will get a mayor despite months of uncertainty and a lack of solid confirmation from the government, the county council leader has insisted. Tim Oliver said he is “confident” … Read More
Surrey fast to introduce slow speed limits?
20mph speed limits could soon be introduced across three Surrey neighbourhoods, with residents now invited to give their views. Surrey County Council is consulting on new slower-speed zones in Barnsbury … Read More
Toyota prevention of future death report
A senior coroner has warned that more drivers could die because a Toyota braking system failed to stop a woman’s car before a deadly M25 crash. Lisa Bowen, 48, died … Read More