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
Author: Sam Jones
From the Cosmos to Commerce: University of Surrey Leads the Way
The University of Surrey has been showcasing a remarkable breadth of achievement in recent weeks, with major advances announced across fundamental science, international collaboration, digital trade policy and lifetime academic … Read More
Epsom and Ewell lags Surrey’s recycling front-runners, new tracker shows
Surrey’s self-assessment – and what sits behind it A new “Surrey Waste Tracker” published by the Surrey Environment Partnership (SEP) claims Surrey is one of the best performing areas in … Read More
Epsom Hospital faces flu challenge
Hospitals serving Epsom and Ewell are facing one of their toughest starts to a year in recent memory, with dozens of beds taken up by flu patients and others closed … Read More
Epsom lamppost flags: symbol of pride — or cause of anxiety?
Across parts of Epsom and Ewell, the appearance of Union Jack flags tied to lampposts has prompted sharply differing reactions. For some residents, the flag remains a symbol of shared … Read More
Problem Pavement Parking Powers Promised
The Government has announced plans to give councils across England new legal powers to tackle pavement parking, following years of concern from disability groups, parents, and local campaigners about blocked … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s Local Democracy Debate: What’s at Stake as Consultation Enters Phase Two
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has launched the second stage of its Community Governance Review (CGR), inviting residents to give their views on whether two new parish-style bodies — Epsom … Read More
Epsom and Ewell one of the most expensive places to own a home in the UK
Residents in Epsom and Ewell could be spending the equivalent of more than four-fifths of a single average salary on mortgage repayments, according to a new affordability analysis published by … Read More
From Abramovich’s frozen wealth to Epsom’s Ashley Centre – support for Ukraine continues
The Government has announced that £2.5 billion from the frozen proceeds of the sale of Chelsea Football Club by sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich is to be directed towards humanitarian … Read More
Surrey countryside campaigners warn new planning rules risk more speculative development
Local countryside campaigners have voiced strong concerns over the Government’s newly announced changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), warning that the reforms could increase speculative development across Surrey … Read More
A year in the life of Epsom’s Deputy Lieutenant Mary Zoeller
From scout band concerts to royal visits, the past year has offered Epsom resident Mary Zoeller a front-row view of some of Surrey’s most inspiring community activity. Appointed a Deputy … Read More
Derby Prize Money to Rise to £2m as Epsom Seeks to Reassert Its Place at the Top of British Racing
The Derby at Epsom is set to regain its position at the very summit of British flat racing after The Jockey Club confirmed that prize money for the 2026 renewal … Read More
Epsom mural project to celebrate neurodiversity
A major new public art project celebrating neurodiversity is planned for Epsom, led by local autistic artist Marcele Silvina Rodrigues White, following support from the rail operator and council to … Read More
Million-pound FIFA-standard football pitch opens at Glyn School in Ewell
A new state-of-the-art FIFA-standard 3G football pitch and pavilion has been officially opened at Glyn School in Ewell after more than £1 million of investment from national and local partners. … Read More
Public of Epsom and Ewell to be asked if they want two new Councils
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has voted to continue exploring the creation of two new community councils—one for Epsom and one for Ewell—following an often heated debate at the Full … Read More
Neighbour Area Committees in Surrey
As Surrey prepares for major local government reorganisation, the County Council has been trialling a new model of community involvement known as Neighbourhood Area Committees (NACs). These committees, currently operating … Read More