Who pays for the homes we do not build?
Dear Editor, My family moved to Epsom five years ago for many of the same reasons cited by those defending the Green Belt: the space, the schools and the feel … Read More
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Drones may reduce delays on Waterloo line
A drone is now operating at London Waterloo to tackle trespass, fix infrastructure faults and reduce disruptionOperated remotely from Southampton, the drone provides live intelligence to South Western Railway and … Read More
Surrey eyes a share of its own taxes under devolution plans
Surrey’s future strategic authority could retain a share of locally generated income tax and business rates under government plans to transfer more money and decision-making from Whitehall to England’s regions. … Read More
6th August 2026
Community Local History Volunteers Back Epsom’s Horton Cemetery history heroes in national vote 4 August 2026 Epsom and Ewell (and beyond) residents are being urged to get behind the local Friends of … Read More
Glyn Hall thanks Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Dear Editor, Glyn Hall, originally gifted by local benefactor Margaret Glyn, has served generations as a place for education, connection and community activities. However, after more than 150 years, the … Read More
Why more homeowners are taking drain problems seriously before they become emergencies
Most people don’t think about their drains until something goes wrong. By then, the kitchen sink has stopped draining, the toilet is backing up, or an outside drain has overflowed … Read More
Accident in Leatherhead led to prosecution
An event structure company and its director have been fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries. The worker sustained multiple back fractures, a punctured lung and a broken leg. An … Read More
Water voles thriving in Ewell’s Hogsmill
Camera footage and fresh field signs suggest water voles are settling in and spreading along the Surrey chalk stream Water voles are showing encouraging signs of recovery along the Hogsmill … Read More
30th July 2026
Council Council constitution Planning Fireworks at Epsom Council spark walk-out 29 July 2026 Eleven councillors walked out of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council after the Mayor ruled that her father could remain … Read More
Why procedure matters, even in little old Epsom and Ewell
Nobody seriously disputes that developing Hook Road Arena as a centre for community sport, supported where necessary by housing, deserves proper investigation. The proposal enjoyed overwhelming support. Had almost any … Read More
23rd July 2026
Council Council constitution Epsom and Ewell Council votes for continuing a local Mayoralty after its abolition, for a small fee … 22 July 2026 Epsom and Ewell could retain its mayor, … Read More
Readers bemoan Council’s feet-dragging on twinning Epsom with Bucha
Dear Editor, Very disappointed with Epsom and Ewell Council, this would have been a simple arrangement. I myself stayed in the borough of Bucha only a few weeks ago on … Read More