Epsom Council dead set against the dead?
Tuesday 17th September Epsom and Ewell Borough Council gave one minute of its time before discarding a motion to take steps to recover an Epsom cemetery of 9000 souls from … Read More
Author: Sam Jones
Housing Targets Spark Fierce Debate in Epsom and Ewell
New Government proposals for housing targets have prompted a passionate response from local officials, community groups, and residents. The Government’s recent consultation on planning reform suggests a dramatic 41% increase … Read More
Landmark pub re-assembles Tuesday
The Assembly Rooms pub, in Epsom, is reopening at 8am on Tuesday 3 September, following an extensive refurbishment project, costing £1.375 million. The Mayor of Epsom and Ewell Councillor Steve … Read More
Epsom Playhouse gets a 40 year uplift
Epsom Playhouse opened in 1984 as part of the development of The Ashley Centre and since opening has hosted a wide and varied programme of events featuring both professional and … Read More
‘Don’t put your national trust in Barclays’ climate protestors urge.
On Saturday, 3rd August, visitors to Box Hill from Epsom, Ewell, and surrounding areas held a peaceful demonstration, urging The National Trust to cease banking with Barclays. The group organised … Read More
A question of Chalk Pit noise and dust
Noise and dust pollution from the Chalk Pit waste recycling centre in Epsom continues to exacerbate the Council as residents’ complaints continue unabated. On 26th March 2024 Epsom and Ewell … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Mayor’s busy year
The Mayor of Epsom and Ewell Cllr. Steve Bridger (RA Stamford) addressed the full council 30th July and told the meeting about his business. “My Mayoral year has started well, … Read More
Council pay tribute to Epsom tree hero
Councillors of Epsom and Ewell stood in silence in memory of local tree hero Mike Ford. The full council meeting held in the Town Hall chamber on 30th July heard … Read More
Green Flag Awards Honour Epsom and Ashtead Commons
Local communities are celebrating as both Epsom Common and Ashtead Common have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, recognizing them as two of the best-managed green spaces in the … Read More
Crime story of an Epsom workhouse baby
Born 1946 in the Epsom Union Workhouse Ronnie Field lived a life of crime. Together with local Epsom author Martin Knight he tells his story in Nefarious – A Life … Read More