COUNCIL FINANCES NEWS

Surrey County Council workers to strike?

13 March 2024

Staff at Surrey County Council could walk out after a “record number” of people backed strike action –  unless the authority makes a significantly improved pay offer, unions have said. … READ MORE

HEALTH NEWS

Varying opinions on local maternity services

13 March 2024

Epsom and St Helier Hospital NHS Trust claims it has a ‘strong’ maternity service despite failings in a recent CQC report. Safety in the maternity service was rated ‘inadequate’ in a … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL VOLUNTEERS

Civic awards at civic reception

12 March 2024

The Epsom and Ewell Mayor’s civic reception took place at Bourne Hall, Ewell on Friday 8th March. The “great and the good” of the Borough, including Member of Parliament Chris Grayling, … READ MORE

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

New Bus Route for S2 through the Borough

12 March 2024

The transport landscape in East Ewell has seen a significant improvement with the inauguration of Bus Route S2. Commencing operations on 2nd March 2024, the S2 service now runs seven … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES

Local Government monopoly board at play?

12 March 2024

Surrey County Council has added another building to its property portfolio after buying the Victoria Gate site from Woking Borough Council in a deal that will net the bankrupt authority … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Salts rescue a point from the Kiln

10 March 2024

Redhill 1-1 Epsom & Ewell FC. Combined Counties League – Premier Division. Saturday 9th March 2024 An 85th minute equaliser from Zach Ingham-Wright earned us a well-deserved point from a … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES

Boats on the canal “your time is up”?

9 March 2024

Basingstoke Canal could stop leisure activities like boat hire and camping because they’re not financially viable. The 32-mile-long Basingstoke Canal was jointly acquired by Hampshire and Surrey County Councils in … READ MORE

CRIME NEWS

Surrey “relay” car thieves sent down

9 March 2024

Four members of an organised crime group (OCG) responsible for the theft of 53 high value vehicles in Surrey and the South-East have been sentenced to a total of 12.5 … READ MORE

COMMUNITY GUEST COLUMN

Chinn up for women

9 March 2024

On International Women’s Day (Friday 8th March) and Epsom and Ewell’s association with the struggle for equal rights for women through the actions and death of Emily Davison, local Labour … READ MORE

BUSINESS COUNCIL FINANCES WESTMINSTER

Mixed reaction to Hunt’s budget in Surrey

6 March 2024

In a significant development outlined in today’s Spring Budget, Surrey MP and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed the Surrey County Deal agreement, heralding a new era of devolution for Surrey County … READ MORE

BUSINESS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Water company blind to Mole pollution?

6 March 2024

A single Surrey river and its tributaries have had more than 4,500 hours of raw untreated sewage dumped into it by Thames Water already this year, according to a campaign … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES

Woking’s whopping bail out and tax rise

5 March 2024

Woking Borough Council has raised its share of tax by 10 per cent.  It comes as the bankrupt council was offered an “exceptional” £785 million Government bail out The major … READ MORE

CRIME NEWS

False schizo claim rapist gets 8 years

4 March 2024

Following a three week trial an Epsom man who claimed schizophrenia goes down 8 years for rapes. Joseph Head, 25, of Chase Road, Epsom, was found guilty of three counts … READ MORE

RUGBY SPORTS

Cornish Collect Crucial Win on Heartbreak Hill

4 March 2024

Sutton & Epsom 22 – London Cornish RFC 31 . Saturday 2nd March. The fixture at the Richard Evans Memorial Playing Fields in November was notable for thedebut of Willem … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

March puts spring in Salt’s steps

4 March 2024

Epsom & Ewell FC 6-2 Sandhurst Town. Combined Counties League – Premier Division. Saturday 2nd March 2024. Cast your mind back just four days to our heaviest defeat of the … READ MORE

BUSINESS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Gatwick Airport Expansion

2 March 2024

The six-month inquiry into Gatwick Airport’s plan to double capacity is underway. Airport chiefs at the country’s second busiest airport want to modify its northern runway so that it can … READ MORE

BUSINESS COUNCIL

Surrey takes over enterprise partnerships

1 March 2024

Businesses will be at the heart of Surrey’s economic growth as they are set to benefit from a single strategic vision and leadership for the Surrey economy as part of the … READ MORE

EDUCATION NEWS

IoT Launch: Nescot Welcomes Industry Leaders

29 February 2024

The Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology (IoT) at North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot) in Ewell welcomed over 60 guests at its opening event on Wednesday 28 February. … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES

Computer lets down County Council workers

28 February 2024

Surrey County Council’s new £30 million payroll system has left staff “wiping tears of frustration and helplessness” over missed payments, it its claimed.  It is claimed that the payroll system … READ MORE

COMMUNITY

Money advice and more for free in Epsom and Ewell

28 February 2024

A report published in October of 2023 by the UK mental health charity Mind found 2.7m people had considered suicide due to financial pressures and over the last couple years … READ MORE

COUNCIL SOCIAL CARE

More Surrey children in care to be cared for in Surrey

28 February 2024

In a move to bolster support for children in care, Surrey County Council has announced the inauguration of three state-of-the-art children’s homes, marking a significant stride in their commitment to … READ MORE

NEWS POLICING

Surrey Police roots out non-PC conduct

27 February 2024

There is a culture of “sexualised conversations” within a Surrey Police training group, an officer’s gross misconduct hearing panel heard. PC Adam Watkins was found culpable of making sexually inappropriate … READ MORE

COUNCIL CRIME

Primary school blighted by drive-by fly-tipper

27 February 2024

A “horrible, antisocial” pile of rubble was fly tipped outside a popular Surrey primary school by a lorry in a drive-by dump and run. Neighbours heard a truck driving down … READ MORE

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

A Green Group that won’t belt up

26 February 2024

In a comprehensive critique of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council‘s handling of the Local Plan, a local environmental advocacy group, known as Epsom Green Belt, argues there are shortcomings in the … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Face saved by late rally

26 February 2024

Epsom & Ewell FC 3-4 Alton. Combined Counties League – Premier Division. Saturday 24th February. A competitive and entertaining, if niggly encounter at the Madgwick on Saturday ended with visitors … READ MORE

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Two years on – Epsom stilled by Ukrainian voices

24 February 2024

Saturday morning the Epsom community gathered at the Epsom Market Place to mark the solemn occasion of the second anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine. Organized by … READ MORE

COUNCIL CRIME FINANCES

Police probe abuse of public funds

24 February 2024

Suspected fraud and alleged breaches of procedure in Guildford Borough Council’s housing maintenance team have snowballed, culminating in a police investigation.  Last year, the council instigated a staff investigation following … READ MORE

FAITH

Lessons in slowing down in Surrey

23 February 2024

St Augustine’s Abbey in Chilworth, near Guildford Surrey, will open its doors to the public on May 18, 2024, offering a rare insight into the world of Benedictine monks. This … READ MORE

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Bags of Confidence in Epsom for cancer survivors

22 February 2024

Epsom-based cancer support charity Look Good Feel Better is partnering with Epsom Café Moka in the Ashley Centre for a pop-up sale of preloved bags on Thursday 29th February 2024 … READ MORE

ARTS BUSINESS

All things Epsom in art work

22 February 2024

A young artist’s work was unveiled for the first time on 16th February at The Ashley Centre in Epsom. Created in celebration of all things Epsom, the giant mural by … READ MORE

COUNCIL HEALTH

Surrey’s hotline for mental health

22 February 2024

Ahead of Helpline Awareness Day (Friday, 23 February), Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Surrey County Council are highlighting a local 24-hour NHS mental health crisis helpline that … READ MORE

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

Here we go again on the Local Plan?

21 February 2024

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has launched a dedicated FAQ section on its website to inform residents about the ongoing development of the borough’s Local Plan. According to the Council … READ MORE

ARTS CULTURE

Arts plan to surprise Surrey and nation

21 February 2024

In a bold move to redefine Surrey’s cultural landscape, a comprehensive strategy and vision for the years 2024–2034 has been unveiled by The Surrey Cultural Partnership (SCP). The “Surprising Surrey: … READ MORE

ARTS CULTURE

English music for Lent in Epsom

21 February 2024

Stainer’s The Crucifixion is a classic of the Victorian era which is still loved by church choirs and choral societies. It tells the story of Christ’s Passion with compelling arias … READ MORE

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

New housing around Surrey’s cathedral in contention

21 February 2024

A developer is arguing the benefits of 124 new homes next to Guildford Cathedral outweigh the potential harms to the heritage and green space.  Vivid Homes is appealing for a … READ MORE

EDUCATION NEWS

The fellowship of NESCOT

20 February 2024

Nescot (North East Surrey College of Technology) Reigate Road, Ewell, celebrated student success at the annual Higher Education (HE) Awards graduation ceremony at Epsom Downs Racecourse earlier this month (7th … READ MORE

COUNCIL HEALTH

Coroner catalogues care failures in diabetic death

19 February 2024

Surrey County Council (SCC) has been accused of not taking its responsibilities seriously after an eighteen-year-old tragically died from diabetes. Jake Baker, an 18-year-old with a learning disability and type … READ MORE

RUGBY SPORTS

Outwitted by Sidcup’s set pieces

19 February 2024

Sidcup 45 Sutton & Epsom RFC 22. Saturday 17th February. Sutton & Epsom RFC first played at Crescent Farm in February 1898 and it is a delight to record thatmodern … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

First win of the year for Epsom & Ewell FC

18 February 2024

Camberley Town 1-2 Epsom & Ewell FC. Combined Counties League – Premier Division. Saturday 17th February 2024 After seven successive defeats we finally opened our account for 2024 with an … READ MORE

COMMUNITY EDUCATION FAITH

New Family Centre grows out of Nursery

18 February 2024

For nearly 25 years Epsom Methodist Nursery has been providing early years childcare in the heart of Epsom – just two minutes from the town centre. Now the Nursery is … READ MORE

BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Business that connects by insulating

18 February 2024

The Wickes Community Programme has donated insulation products to the value of £1000 to help struggling families in the local community. This initiative is run by the Epsom based charity, … READ MORE

BUSINESS COUNCIL

A boozy blow to Epsom’s “gentrification”?

15 February 2024

Epsom’s new B&M bargains store, formerly Wilko, can sell booze from 7am-11pm despite a resident’s concerns it could “attract the wrong crowd”. After entering administration last summer, the former Wilko … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES

No budging on Council budget

14 February 2024

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council met for two hours Tuesday 13th February to debate the proposed budget and Council tax increase for 2024/2025. Councillors received a 288 page report containing … READ MORE

LOCAL HISTORY

Spitfire downed Messerschmitt over Epsom

14 February 2024

What connects Epsom’s Market Square statue of Emily Davison and the Spitfire that shot down a German Messerschmitt over the Town in World War 2? “WW2 People’s War” is an … READ MORE

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

2 years on Epsom to gather in solidarity with Ukraine 

13 February 2024

The Epsom & Ewell Refugee Network (EERN) and Surrey Stands with Ukraine (SSWU) are calling upon the community to join them in a special gathering on Saturday February 24th at … READ MORE

BUSINESS COMMUNITY NEWS

30 years’ smile stamped on local Post Offices

12 February 2024

Postmistress Nidhi Prashar has reached her 30 years’ milestone of serving Post Office customers in Surrey. Three decades ago, Nidhi and her husband, Anil, bought Oxted Post Office and for … READ MORE

HOUSING NEWS

Epsom 3rd in a 2024 “Best Places to Live”

12 February 2024

In the latest edition of national estate agents “Garrington’s Best Places to Live” index for 2024, Epsom has clinched the third spot after an assessment of rankings in a range … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Salts defeated in presence of legend

11 February 2024

AFC Croydon Athletic 5-2 Epsom & EwellFC. Combined Counties League – Premier Division. Saturday 10th February. Despite scoring seven times in matches against AFC Croydon Athletic this season, we only … READ MORE

CRIME NEWS

Murder investigation in Epsom

9 February 2024

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man at a residential address in Epsom on Wednesday (7 February). Officers were called to Eleanor Avenue at 9pm … READ MORE

BUSINESS NEWS

Another news in store for Epsom!

9 February 2024

Following Primark‘s announcement it is opening in Epsom we have a further welcome boost to the local economy, B&M are thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new store in Epsom, Surrey. … READ MORE

CRIME POLICING

Epsom PC is tough on crime and the causes of crime

9 February 2024

Police Constable Bethan Evans-Jones has been working to reduce shoplifting in Epsom & Ewell including working with one prolific individual who has recently been convicted of 24 counts of theft. … READ MORE

EDUCATION NEWS

Epsom MP cuts ribbon of new nursery

9 February 2024

Children at a new nursery welcomed MP Chris Grayling who cut the ribbon to officially open the new provision at an Epsom school. The Vale Primary School now offers a … READ MORE

BUSINESS NEWS

Primark to open in Epsom

9 February 2024

Primark will occupy 44,000 sq ft in the former House of Fraser space in the Ashley Centre, Epsom, utilising two floors and sitting adjacent to the scheme’s central square near … READ MORE

EDUCATION LOCAL HISTORY NEWS

Ada of Surrey inspires big AI project

7 February 2024

Drawing inspiration from Ada Lovelace, who resided in Surrey, a computing pioneer and translator who overcame societal barriers in the 19th century, the “ADA network” based at Surrey University aims to … READ MORE

COUNCIL SPORTS

LibDems call “Love All” for local tennis

7 February 2024

With charges pending for using Epsom and Ewell Borough Council tennis courts the local LibDems ask for free sport for low income players. In a bid to bolster recreational opportunities … READ MORE

BUSINESS HEALTH

Dementia nurses coming closer to Epsom

7 February 2024

Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity, in partnership with Leeds Building Society, is launching free face-to-face ‘Closer to Home’ clinics to provide life-changing support to families living with dementia … READ MORE

NEWS WESTMINSTER

Surrey’s Tory MPs exiting the County

6 February 2024

Kwasi Kwarteng the Conservative MP for Spelthorne has just joined four other of his Party’s Surrey colleagues in announcing he will not stand at the upcoming General Election. Surrey has … READ MORE

COUNCIL HEALTH

Surrey boost for mental health includes Epsom

6 February 2024

Surrey County Council has announced a significant investment of £3.6 million from the Mental Health Investment Fund (MHIF) into 13 innovative, community-focused projects. This allocation follows a previous grant of … READ MORE

RUGBY SPORTS

Epsom dig deep to beat Gravesend

5 February 2024

Sutton & Epsom RFC 21 Gravesend 19. Saturday 3rd February. It has reached the business end of the campaign and for all clubs a studious look at the table andthe … READ MORE

EDUCATION NEWS

Robot puts study at home pupil in the classroom

5 February 2024

One pupil at a Surrey primary school has been utilising virtual technology to help her keep-up with learning by sending a robot into class. The robot is controlled by the … READ MORE

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

M25 diversion cost me £12.50 ULEZ charge

5 February 2024

Driven to despair and a £12.50 charge, Dorset pensioner complains to Transport for London for inadequate signs before the ULEZ charging A243 at the Hook Junction with the A3. She … READ MORE

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Epsom youth show a taste for cooking

5 February 2024

On Saturday, 3rd February, three candidates from Epsom participated in the District Young Chef Competition held at Merton College for Rotary Young Chef, along with approximately 14 others from areas … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Twice led, thrice beaten….

5 February 2024

Sheerwater 4-3 Epsom & Ewell FC. Combined Counties League – Premier Division. Saturday 3rd February. One of the most concerning afternoons in recent club history took place on Saturday as … READ MORE

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

Red, blue and orange go Green in belt protest

4 February 2024

Epsom High Street Saturday 3rd February witnessed political parties unite against housing development on the Borough’s Green Belt. The Labour Party, Conservative Party, Liberal Democrat Party, Gina Miller’s True and … READ MORE

COUNCIL COUNCIL CONSTITUTION

“Audit and Scrutiny” under scrutiny

4 February 2024

Every day the Epsom and Ewell Times brings you a fresh chess puzzle to solve. Harder to solve than any chess puzzle run so far is what, if anything, at … READ MORE

COMMUNITY LOCAL HISTORY

Petition to reclaim Horton Cemetery from property speculator

3 February 2024

The trustees of the Epsom charity The Friends of Horton Cemetery have appealed to the public to sign an online petition on change.org that calls for Europe’s largest asylum cemetery … READ MORE

BUSINESS NEWS

Thames Water’s reputation going down the drain

3 February 2024

Thames Water’s spending on infrastructure is “woefully inadequate”, its behaviour a “disgrace”, and direct lines of communications to MPs “unhelpful” – a meeting into the “largest ever” water outages in … READ MORE

EDUCATION NEWS

NESCOT Saturday academies for the young

2 February 2024

Got a young person passionate about animals, cookery, e-sports, film making or another hands-on potential career? Our next Saturday Academy starts 24 Feb 2024 – book now!The next set of Saturday academies … READ MORE

COUNCIL COUNCIL CONSTITUTION PLANNING

When a meeting is not a meeting, in brief.

1 February 2024

The vexed issue of whether a “members’ briefing” is a “meeting” or not has received some attention of late. Anxiety was aroused by fears that a “confidential” meeting of Epsom … READ MORE

NATURE NEWS

Chalking up a victory for the Hogsmill

31 January 2024

The South East Rivers Trust (SERT) has completed the construction of a 2,000m 2 pollution filter which will bring major benefits to Epsom and Ewell’s Hogsmill chalk stream. When planting … READ MORE

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

Minister gets heavy on a Local Plan delay

31 January 2024

A Surrey borough where the house prices are “amongst the highest in England” has been ordered not to delay its home building programme. The Epsom and Ewell neighbour borough of Mole … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES

How far will £500m go for Surrey Councils?

30 January 2024

Additional government funding for local councils will “go some way” towards easing the pain felt by local authorities struggling to balance their books – although calls remain for greater reform. … READ MORE

EDUCATION NEWS

Top stuff for Cuddington Croft

30 January 2024

Staff and students at Cuddington Croft Primary had reason to celebrate when the latest SAT results revealed that the school ranked within the Top 10 in the county. The Department … READ MORE

COUNCIL HEALTH

A helping hand from the Council

30 January 2024

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has launched a local campaign to tell residents about community support services that offer them, and their loved ones, a helping hand. The council offers … READ MORE

RUGBY SPORTS

The Battle of Medway lost

29 January 2024

Medway 37 Sutton & Epsom RFC 26. Saturday 27th January. Sutton & Epsom returned to a most happy hunting ground on Saturday as their only previous trip to Priestfields saw … READ MORE

NEWS WESTMINSTER

LibDems in the market for power in Epsom and Ewell?

29 January 2024

In a surprising turn of events in Epsom & Ewell, Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey MP made a noteworthy appearance in Epsom Market last Saturday, marking the launch of Parliamentary Candidate Helen … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES

A question of pay for Epsom and Ewell Borough Council

27 January 2024

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s annual allowances paid to its elected Councillors has long been lower than all other 10 Surrey Boroughs. Currently standing at the basic allowance of £4031.70 … READ MORE

NEWS POLICING

Surrey Police funding: not a fair cop

27 January 2024

The “outdated” underfunding of Surrey’s police is “unfair” to residents  according to the May 2021 elected Conservative Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend.  The Government announced its funding for … READ MORE

COMMUNITY FAITH VOLUNTEERS

Longmead gets a Godly clean-up

27 January 2024

On Sunday, January 21, joined by the Mayor of Epsom and Ewell, Councillor Rob Geleit (Labour Court Ward), 40 volunteers from ASEZ (Save the Earth from A to Z), the … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

COUNCIL NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

“Heat and Dust” epic in Epsom

25 January 2024

You don’t need to read or watch the historical romantic drama set in the British Raj epoch in India by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. The Chalk Pit off College Road Epsom … READ MORE

HEALTH NEWS

Local A&Es stretched in the cold snap

24 January 2024

More than a thousand people visited one of St George’s, Epsom and St Helier’s emergency departments (EDs) on Monday, as demand for care soars.  It was the busiest day this winter, placing … READ MORE

COUNCIL CRIME HEALTH

Different ways to tackle foul-deeds

24 January 2024

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s approach to dog-fouling in its public parks may seem rather tame compared with the nearby Surrey Borough of Spelthorne. Spelthorne has adopted powers in the … READ MORE

NEWS POLICING

Surrey Police all clean in the wash

23 January 2024

In January of last year, the Home Office asked all police forces to submit details of all serving police officers, staff and volunteers in order to check them against the … READ MORE

BUSINESS NEWS

Maintaining business standards in Surrey

23 January 2024

Residents are encouraged to do their research and always look for reputable and recommended tradespeople before having any work done on their property.  Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards is pleased … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES

Surrey’s debts match Woking’s but its position is secure?

22 January 2024

Surrey County Council expects to add a further billion pounds in “additional” debt to its balance sheets but experts have praised its financial sustainability and suggested it is better placed … READ MORE

ARTS COUNCIL LOCAL HISTORY

A blast celebrates 40 years past of Epsom Playhouse

22 January 2024

On Friday 19th January, the Band of the Coldstream Guards joined residents of Epsom to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the Epsom Playhouse. Led by Director of music Lieutenant Colonel … READ MORE

COUNCIL COUNCIL CONSTITUTION

Should we have a petition about petitions?

21 January 2024

While Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s ePetition platform offers residents a voice in local decision-making, a closer examination of the data reveals a challenging picture. From September 2016 to the … READ MORE

COUNCIL EDUCATION HEALTH

Epsom centre brings hope to youth who need support

20 January 2024

With one of three Surrey centres based in Epsom the multi-agency Hope Service gets a glowing Ofsted report. Published last month the report finds that the Hope Service, provided by … READ MORE

COUNCIL PLANNING

Mystery Local Plan critic revealed

20 January 2024

Epsom and Ewell Times reported in full the speech from a member of the public at the Licensing, Planning and Policy Committee (LPPC) of 22nd November 2023. He addressed Councillors … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL CRIME

Council’s contribution to our safety

19 January 2024

Epsom and Ewell’s Crime and Disorder Committee met Wednesday 17th January to endorse an updated Community Safety Action Plan for 2024-25. This followed a period of consultation in which Chris Grayling … READ MORE

COUNCIL HEALTH

Council wants to prevent suicides

19 January 2024

Tuesday 16th January Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Community and Well-Being Committee considered local suicides. In 2019, the Borough Council launched its Health & Wellbeing Strategy (HWBS), recognizing a concerning … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES VOLUNTEERS

Local Co-Vid volunteers rewarded with Council support

19 January 2024

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s financial support for five key local voluntary organisations came up for review 16th January at the meeting of the Environment and Well-Being Committee. Age Concern … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES

Relative relief about Epsom and Ewell’s debt?

18 January 2024

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council‘s debt is about average with all 381 United Kingdom local authorities. UK councils owe a combined £97.8bn to lenders, equivalent to £1,455 per resident, as … READ MORE

NEWS WESTMINSTER

Conservatives adopt new contender for Parliament

17 January 2024

Epsom & Ewell Conservative Association has announced that Mhairi Fraser has been selected as the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Epsom & Ewell to fight the upcoming General Election, with current … READ MORE

COUNCIL EDUCATION

Surrey’s £1/4 m fines for failing children

17 January 2024

The failings of Surrey County Council’s children services has meant the under-fire authority paid more than £250,000 in fines, compensation, and redress payments to families it let down last year. … READ MORE

COUNCIL HEALTH

Surrey team addicted to changing futures

17 January 2024

A former aircraft engineer has spoken out about how his alcohol addiction threatened to wreck his life. Steve Saunders, 66, from Pyrford, Woking says that what started as social drinking … READ MORE

LOCAL HISTORY NATURE

Grate find in Epsom’s Millennium Green

15 January 2024

The Woodcote Millennium Green is unique in Surrey.  It comprises of an area of 7 acres, bounded by Woodcote Green Road to the north and the Woodcote Estate to the … READ MORE

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

Councillors belted-up on Green Belt?

15 January 2024

In a recent closed-door meeting held at the Town Hall, local councillors in the Borough of Epsom and Ewell,  convened to apparently deliberate on potential areas for housing development, with a particular … READ MORE

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

In the footsteps of the great man?

14 January 2024

The great orator Sir Winston Churchill was born in Blenheim Palace in 1874. 150 years later Epsom‘s own Blenheim High School became a nursery for the next generation of orators. … READ MORE

RUGBY SPORTS

Local rugby team not blinded by Old Alley

14 January 2024

Sutton & Epsom RFC 15 – Old Alleynians 19. Saturday 13th January. On Dulwich Common at the start of the league campaign the Old Alleynians won anexhilarating encounter 29-25 with … READ MORE

COUNCIL NATURE

Improving Surrey’s rights of way

14 January 2024

Surrey County Council is seeking the views of residents on the county’s Rights of Way to help drive improvements. The county council is responsible for around 2,164 miles (3,482 km) … READ MORE

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Dancing for the Wells

14 January 2024

A sponsored “dancathon” took place on Saturday 6 January to help raise the funds needed to re-openthe community centre. Cllr Bernie Muir (Conservative – Horton Ward) danced for 5 hours, … READ MORE

BUSINESS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Drills in the Hills lawful

10 January 2024

Oil drilling near the Surrey Hills can proceed after the  Court of Appeal dismissed a legal challenge to stop fossil fuel extraction from Dunsfold. Climate emergency campaigners are still hopeful that … READ MORE

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

East Street Development gets Green Light

9 January 2024

At the Epsom and Ewell Planning Committee meeting of 14th December the proposed demolition of 79-81 East Street and the construction of a part 5, part 6 storey building containing … READ MORE

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

Ruxley Lane development on casting vote

9 January 2024

Properties on Ruxley Lane in Ewell with sizeable gardens will be demolished and replaced by 14 dwellings in two blocks. A tied vote of Councillors, at the Epsom and Ewell … READ MORE

COUNCIL PLANNING

Ewell derelict site gets development go-ahead

9 January 2024

14th December 2023 Epsom and Ewell planning committee granted planning permission for a proposed development on the Ewell-By-Pass / London Road site. The application has come before the committee several times before and … READ MORE

NEWS

Neutrality Council for Epsom and Ewell Times

9 January 2024

In a groundbreaking move towards transparency and community involvement, The Epsom and Ewell Times is proud to announce the establishment of a Neutrality Council. This council, comprising representatives from the major political parties … READ MORE

RUGBY SPORTS

Battersea power ahead of local rugby team

8 January 2024

Battersea Ironsides 38 Sutton & Epsom RFC 29. Saturday 6th January. In September at Rugby Lane Sutton & Epsom belatedly gained their first success of their campaignwith a last gasp … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

A goal conceded for every year not played

7 January 2024

Epsom & Ewell FC 0-5 Camberley Town. Combined Counties League – Premier Division. Saturday 6th January. Our first meeting with Camberley Town for five years ended in a dispiriting home … READ MORE

ARTS COUNCIL

Dorking Halls to get refit

6 January 2024

The “jewel in Mole Valley’s crown” is set to shut over the summer as it undergoes a £3.24million safety refit. Dorking Halls has been recommended for the “minimal” amount of … READ MORE

COUNCIL HOUSING

Homeless child will have his day in court

6 January 2024

The High Court has granted a judicial review into Surrey County Council’s decision not to house a “child in need”. In 2019, a 17-year-old who was known to Surrey’s social … READ MORE

NEWS SPORTS

Something special for Surrey athletes

4 January 2024

Special Olympics Surrey Athletes Gear Up for Inaugural National Winter Games. In an exciting development for Special Olympics Great Britain, the country’s leading sports training and competition provider for individuals … READ MORE

HOUSING NEWS

Surrey social landlord downgraded by regulator

4 January 2024

Problems with repairs, service charges, complaints, damp and mould, contributed to one of Surrey’s largest social housing landlords being downgraded by regulators for failing its tenants. The Regulator of Social … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

Surrey chief moves on after 6 years

4 January 2024

Surrey County Council Chief Executive Joanna Killian is to leave the council in March to take up the role of Chief Executive of the Local Government Association (LGA). Joanna has … READ MORE