Surrey mansion tax debated at County Council
Plans for ‘those with the broadest shoulders’ to voluntarily pay more council tax to help those in need have been labelled ‘morally corrupt’ in a heated debate. The idea is … Read More
Author: Emily Dalton
Political furies over Surrey election postponement
Rival political parties are furious over the cancellation of Surrey’s 2025 county council elections, with groups claiming the ruling Conservatives are “running scared”. The government announced on Wednesday (February 5) … Read More
Surrey Police hikes its Council tax share
Surrey Police’s share of council tax bills will leap over £335 a year for the average Band D households. Lisa Townsend, Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) said the 4.3 … Read More
Planning a house extension in Epsom and Ewell? A hard lesson from Waverley
A man who was charged £70,000 by a Surrey council said it was a “watershed moment” to be given recognition of his struggle and the right to appeal. A couple … Read More
Will Epsom and Ewell be bailing out Guildford?
A Surrey council faces tough decisions in the future after receiving a “very difficult financial settlement from the government”. Guildford Borough Council has no extra funding to meet inflation and … Read More
Will Epsom and Ewell be bailing out Spelthorne?
“Significant weaknesses” in a council’s financial records have been laid bare in a new report. External auditors for Spelthorne Borough Council said they could not fully assess or complete the … Read More
Surrey County tax increase vote
A council tax hike could be hitting Surrey as members take the first look at the county’s budget. Residents could see a maximum increase of 4.99 per cent on council … Read More
Parents lose trust in Surrey state “school family” admission priority
A Surrey suburb is up in arms as an ‘oustanding’ secondary school could change its admissions, making it more tricky for local children to get a place. Consultation for the … Read More
Surrey village to suffer a lot more Heathrow flights
Residents could suffer “an unacceptable amount of noise” from an airport as flight directions change, meaning the number of landing planes could increase from 36 to over 300 a day … Read More
Surrey school children road safety faces funding challenges
Children at a special needs school could be left waiting years for a much needed crossing. Clifton Hill School, on Chaldon Road in Caterham, is a secondary school for 11-19 … Read More
Surrey’s D’Oyly Carte Island concerts cancelled.
Plans for a summer concert on a private island as part of Weybridge Festival have been cancelled over health and safety concerns. D’Oyly Carte Island hosted three days of music … Read More
Surrey’s affordable homes left unclaimed
Millions of pounds worth of affordable Surrey homes remain unbuilt because nobody is willing to take on the project. It has left Spelthorne Borough Council scrambling around trying to find … Read More
Walton Golf Club’s dismissal of one-in-hole unfair
A greenkeeper who had worked at a Surrey golf course for almost 40 years has won a case for “unreasonable” dismissal after he was sacked when his digger fell into … Read More
Special case for VAT exemption for special education needs?
Private schools are “not a lifestyle choice but a necessity” for children with special educational needs (SEN), argues the headteacher of an independent school in Reigate. Tuition fees are expected … Read More
Surrey prison failed IPP prisoner
Staff at a Surrey prison failed to get medical attention for a prisoner who was reportedly found “naked on all fours, and barking like a dog” before he took his own … Read More
Woking child murder lessons for Surrey’s agencies
Authorities must face serious questions about years of missed chances to prevent Sara Sharif’s death. Sara was murdered aged 10 years old by her father Urfan Sharif and stepmother Beinash … Read More