EDUCATION NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

It’s Walk to School Week in Surrey

17 May 2023

May is the month to talk about walking, more walking and even more walking. The weather is brighter, dryer and warmer and is the best time to get outdoors as … READ MORE

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Walking citizens funding advice

17 May 2023

People from across the borough joined forces with Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell (CAEE) to raisevital funds for those at the forefront of the cost-of-living crisis. Nearly 50 staff, volunteers … READ MORE

COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUNTEERS

Epsom & Ewell’s Coronation Champion

16 May 2023

Brownie leader Mary Zoeller from Epsom has been recognised for her outstanding volunteer work by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Led by Queen Camilla, the Royal Voluntary Service … READ MORE

EDUCATION NEWS

Seismic change at Surrey University

16 May 2023

A new national research facility could significantly improve our understanding of infectious diseases, ageing and cancers, leading to novel treatments and vaccines.  The University of Surrey’s SEISMIC facility will offer … READ MORE

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Dutch scouts go English in Epsom & Ewell

16 May 2023

For over 35 years a close friendship has existed between the 1st Cuddington Sea Scouts in Epsom & Ewell District and the Karel Doorman Zeeverkenners Groep of Bergen Op Zoom … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS PLANNING

Epsom and Ewell planning improving after Government threat?

15 May 2023

Three Surrey councils have been warned that their planning departments are “not good enough” and threatened with having their decision-making powers stripped. Guildford, Waverley, and Epsom and Ewell Borough Councils … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

A Surrey Borough funds legal fight to stop oil drilling

13 May 2023

The June 8th judicial review against the Government’s decision to allow fossil fuel drilling near an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty will go ahead. Waverley Borough Council held a special … READ MORE

COMMUNITY NEWS

Support your pop-up free local news service

11 May 2023

Even Al-Jazeera’s global reaching website is plagued by pop-ups. Your local quality news service, The Epsom and Ewell Times, is determined to resist its website being used to generate income. … READ MORE

ARTS COMMUNITY CULTURE

The Times to award film festival passes has come

11 May 2023

Epsom and Ewell’s own international film festival is coming. The Satisfied Eye International Film Festival, now in its fourth season and consistently rated in the top film festivals in the … READ MORE

COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Surrey’s £12 million fund open for your home energy improvements

10 May 2023

Over £12m of grant funding is now available for Surrey residents whose homes are not heated by gas, to make their homes more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Residents living … READ MORE

COUNCIL HEALTH NEWS

Surrey asbestos pay-out to Epsom caretaker’s family

10 May 2023

The family of a former Epsom school caretaker has paid tribute to an ‘amazing’ husband and dad after lawyers recently secured them a settlement in connection with his asbestos-related cancer … READ MORE

COMMUNITY EDUCATION NEWS

A special Epsom school’s future secured.

7 May 2023

The future of Kingswood House School on West Hill in Epsom has been secured after the planningbrought by local developer Steve Curwen, was refused by Surrey County Council on 21 … READ MORE

CRIME NEWS POLICING

The Cost of Surrey’s Crime Commissioner: “It’s criminal”?

7 May 2023

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey Police was elected in May 2021 on a turnout of Surrey voters of 38%. That was 5% higher than the national average but … READ MORE

FOOTBALL NEWS SPORTS

“Long-live” the Salts. Crowned with promotion.

7 May 2023

Epsom & Ewell FC 2-1 Wick FC. Southern Combination League – Division One Playoff Final. Saturday 6th May 2023. Thirty years to the day after our final first team match … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Epsom & Ewell local election results

5 May 2023

All the results are in and the Residents’ Associations, as expected, retain control of the Borough Council. The Liberal Democrats gained two seats by winning all three seats in College … READ MORE

COMMUNITY EDUCATION HEALTH

Ultra-sound school kids

4 May 2023

Youngsters at Ewell Grove Primary and Nursery School have done it again. Back in the testing times of Covid during 2021, classes decided to organise their own entertainment programme to raise … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS NEWS

Horton hustings heat up election

3 May 2023

Conservatives, Labour and Residents Associations battled out their political differences at the hustings Tuesday. Held at local Southfield Park Primary School. Candidates for the new ward of Horton each presented … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Don’t forget your ID when you vote

3 May 2023

Thursday, May 4th, is election day in all of Surrey’s 11 boroughs and districts. This means voters in Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Guildford, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, Runnymede, Spelthorne, … READ MORE

LOCAL HISTORY

Royal Patronage of Epsom College to continue?

3 May 2023

Epsom College has been honoured to receive unbroken royal patronage from a reigning monarch since 1855 when Queen Victoria became the College’s first Patron and upon its opening by HRH … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Why vote for the Residents’ Associations in Epsom and Ewell?

3 May 2023

Exclusive to the Epsom and Ewell Times we have brought you statements from each Party standing for election to the local council this Thursday 4th May. We conclude today with … READ MORE

CHRIS GRAYLING TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT WESTMINSTER

Grayling’s fishy business

2 May 2023

Earlier today Epsom and Ewell MP Chris Grayling called upon the Government to ban industrial fishing boats from “scalping our sea beds and hoovering up marine life regardless of what … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Why vote Conservative in Epsom and Ewell?

2 May 2023

Exclusive to the Epsom and Ewell Times we are bringing you statements from each Party standing for election to the local council this Thursday 4th May. We continue today with … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Why vote Liberal Democrat in Epsom and Ewell?

1 May 2023

Exclusive to the Epsom and Ewell Times we are bringing you statements from each Party standing for election to the local council this Thursday 4th May. We continue today with … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Why vote Labour in Epsom and Ewell?

30 April 2023

Exclusive to the Epsom and Ewell Times we are bringing you statements from each Party standing for election to the local council this Thursday 4th May. We continue today with … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Playoff penalty points presage Premier promotion?

30 April 2023

Epsom and Ewell win 6-5 on penalties. Southern Combination League – Division One Playoff Semi-Final. Saturday 29th April 2023. Two good saves from Tom Theobald added to some well struck … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Why vote Green in Epsom and Ewell?

29 April 2023

Exclusive to the Epsom and Ewell Times we are bringing you statements from each Party standing for election to the local council this Thursday 4th May. We start today with … READ MORE

COMMUNITY EDUCATION HEALTH

Excellence on ageing

28 April 2023

Between the two censuses of 2011 and 2021 the over 65 population of Epsom and Ewell increased by 16.1% to a total of about 14,670. About 18% of the total … READ MORE

ATHLETICS SPORTS

Harriers Polish Medals

27 April 2023

Epsom & Ewell Harriers older runners are back in the UK having picked up medals at the world indoor athletics championships in Torun Poland. Lisa Boland W40 (40-44) competed in … READ MORE

ARTS CULTURE

Epsom author says hearing is believing –the inside story

27 April 2023

Once Upon a Lunchtime, several years ago, a group of friends were reminiscing about the exciting lives they lead as young female journalists working on top selling pop and women’s … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS NEWS

Cautious candidates cause College and Court cancellations

27 April 2023

The three willing Residents Association candidates for College Ward were disappointed that the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives and Labour Candidates did not register to participate in last night’s scheduled local election … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS NEWS

We are very very sorry for hustings hosting hash

27 April 2023

The Epsom and Ewell Times accepts full responsibility for last night’s farce and failure over the promised Stamford Ward election hustings. We apologise unreservedly to the public. Residents Association candidates … READ MORE

NEWS WESTMINSTER

Politics or personality puzzles Claygate voters

26 April 2023

It’s a grey day in Claygate but the mood among the Lib Dems who have gathered at a micro pub next to the village station is anything but gloomy. In … READ MORE

COUNCIL PLANNING

The cost of planning

25 April 2023

Green Belt campaigners have obtained a breakdown of over half-a-million pounds spent so far by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council on the draft Local Plan and the Town Centre MasterPlan. … READ MORE

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Many Surrey motorists will be paying the ULEZ charge.

25 April 2023

There could be more than 250,000 cars on Surrey’s roads that do not meet ULEZ complaint standards. That figure climbs to 335,584 cars when counting those with Statutory Off Road … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

“Is it promotion you’re looking for?”

23 April 2023

Back to back away victories for Epsom and Ewell FC win 2nd place in the league and home front play-offs for promotion. Richard Lambert reports on both matches: Chessington & … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS NEWS

Polls apart – from the norm?

21 April 2023

The Epsom Playhouse is listed as one of Surrey’s “quirky” polling stations in the report below from the BBC’s LDRS (Epsom and Ewell Times’ official news partner). A full list … READ MORE

EDUCATION NEWS

Epsom’s university to go from millions to zero

20 April 2023

UCA Epsom has secured a multi-million-pound fund to meet a Net Zero target. The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Epsom has been awarded £4.5m in Government funding to decarbonise … READ MORE

EDUCATION NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Surrey Prof. gets £2M for AI driven clean energy

20 April 2023

The University of Surrey’s Professor Jin Xuan has won a prestigious Open Fellowship from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to develop the next generation of clean energy … READ MORE

ARTS COMMUNITY CULTURE

Spotlight on Epsom’s Film Festival

19 April 2023

Romy Sustar In conversation with the father of The Satisfied Eye International Film Festival (SEIFF), Chris Hastings: When discussing film festivals, one thinks of the famous five festivals: Venice, Cannes, … READ MORE

BUSINESS COMMUNITY HEALTH

The Great Epsom Bike Off raises money for the Children’s Trust

19 April 2023

On Saturday 15th April, Epsom based PR agency, The Oracle Group, and its partner charity, The Children’s Trust, held The Great Epsom Bike Off at The Ashley Centre in Epsom … READ MORE

CRIME NEWS POLICING

Surrey Police secretly recorded public’s calls with officers

19 April 2023

You probably knew 999 calls are recorded but did you know your conversations with individual Surrey Police Officers were being secretly recorded without you knowing? Surrey Police has escaped a … READ MORE

COUNCIL CRIME

Surrey joining up to tackle violence against women

19 April 2023

A new countywide, partnership strategy has been agreed to boost the county’s collective efforts to end Violence Against Women and Girls in Surrey. Work will now commence with partners across … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Voter ID deadline warning

17 April 2023

Epsom and Ewell Times has reported before about anxieties around the new requirement for photo ID for voters at the upcoming local elections 4th May. LDRS reports on anxieties in … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Vital points for local football team

16 April 2023

On Saturday Epsom and Ewell FC secured an extremely important three points against promotion rivals Selsey, defeating them by the same score line of 3-2 that we had in deepest … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS PLANNING

Two Epsom brownfield developments?

15 April 2023

With local controversies about the draft Local Plan eyeing up Green Belt, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council soon decides on two Town proposals. LDRS reports: Plans for a care home … READ MORE

BUSINESS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Oiling the wheels of justice on Surrey Hills

14 April 2023

The High Court legal challenge into oil drilling at Dunsfold has been confirmed for June 8. The case will examine planning permission granted for exploratory drilling of £123million of oil … READ MORE

ARTS

Fancy a sausage sandwich?

14 April 2023

Danny Baker – The Sausage Sandwich Tour– Epsom Playhouse – 12 April 2023. A review by Epsom and Ewell Times. Once television’s go to cheeky chappie Cockney, Danny Baker demonstrates … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Full list of candidates for Epsom and Ewell Council

13 April 2023

Epsom and Ewell residents will go to the polls on May 4 to elect their councillors for the next four years. All 35 seats on the council are up for … READ MORE

COMMUNITY CRIME

You could re-train to reform offenders

13 April 2023

People in Surrey are being urged to consider job opportunities in the Probation Service as HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) launches a recruitment drive in the area. The new … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Surrey FA young mascot search is on

13 April 2023

Young Surrey residents will get the chance to walk out with the finalists of this year’s Surrey Senior Cup final – thanks to Specsavers. In partnership with Specsavers, who sponsor … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

All level after quick return

13 April 2023

Epsom & Ewell 1-1 Mile Oak. Southern Combination League – Division One. Wednesday 12th April 2023 For the first time since 2006 we played consecutive fixtures against the same team … READ MORE

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

ULEZ Court battle looming

12 April 2023

Sadiq Khan’s proposed ULEZ expansion to the Surrey border will be challenged in the High Court after a judge ruled there were valid legal arguments to be heard. Five councils, … READ MORE

LOCAL HISTORY POLICING

Surrey Police’s nose for dog training

8 April 2023

Surrey Police led the way in Police Dog development by offering a Metropolitan Police Officer, DC Harry Darbyshire, a transfer to the Surrey Constabulary in October 1947, where he was … READ MORE

HOUSING NEWS

Epsom and Ewell tenants paying for energy inefficient homes?

8 April 2023

55% of inspected rented homes in Epsom and Ewell are below Grade C in Energy Performance ratings. Landlords are required to obtain Energy Performance Certificates for their rentals. To obtain … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS NEWS

Beginning to line up for local elections

7 April 2023

A new Epsom and Ewell Borough Council will be elected on the 4th May. All 35 seats in all 14 wards are open to the competition. Epsom and Ewell Times … READ MORE

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Chance for Epsom and Ewell’s say on Heathrow flights

6 April 2023

Epsom and Ewell residents see and hear planes flying to and from Heathrow Airport. They are usually at a height of 6,000 to 7,000 feet. A new consultation is out … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

4th May Surrey goes to the polls

6 April 2023

Election day in Surrey takes place on May 4 this year but because of the way the county is broken up, not every poll will be the same. Surrey operates … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Register to vote deadline for elections

5 April 2023

The deadline to register to vote in May’s local elections is approaching. Those who need to register, including those who have recently moved house, need to do so before midnight … READ MORE

COMMUNITY LOCAL HISTORY VOLUNTEERS

A Valentine unloved for over 125 years, till now

4 April 2023

Another short and tragic life buried in an unmarked grave in Epsom’s abandoned Horton Cemetery is brought to life by one of the volunteer team of researchers. The full story … READ MORE

EDUCATION HEALTH NEWS

Surrey sleep specialists supported

3 April 2023

The University of Surrey has been awarded £1.7 million to further research into the sleep and circadian rhythms of people living with dementia.   Disturbed sleep is a common symptom for … READ MORE

ARTS CULTURE

Passion in the heart of Epsom

2 April 2023

Epsom Chamber Choir performed “Music for Passiontide” in Epsom’s St Martin’s Church on Saturday 25th March in a varied programme of singing and playing. Passiontide is a name for the … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS NEWS

Turn up to turn downturn in turnout!

2 April 2023

In an exclusive for Epsom and Ewell Times we report on voter turnout in the last four Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Elections. 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019. The May … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Worrying about voter ID law

2 April 2023

Voter disenfranchisement and how to overcome it was discussed at Reigate and Banstead Borough Council Thursday 30th March as the authority wound up its business ahead of the May 4 … READ MORE

CRIME NEWS

Jail for prolific Epsom burglar who preyed on vulnerable women

31 March 2023

Thanks to the determination of Surrey officers, a prolific burglar from Epsom has found himself sentenced to over three years behind bars. Frank Smith, 27, from Rutland Close was sentenced … READ MORE

HEALTH NEWS

A different kind of cutting in Surrey’s NHS?

31 March 2023

Robots will be performing more operations, including general surgery and gynaecology at a Surrey NHS hospital trust seeking to introduce “significant savings”, a board meeting heard. The Surrey and Sussex … READ MORE

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Surrey’s leader’s life pledge for brain tumour research

31 March 2023

Surrey County Council’s leader said his focus “for the rest of his life” will be fulfilling a promise made to his daughter before she died to fundraise for brain tumour research. … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Goalless draw a relief from 4 goal defeats for both sides.

30 March 2023

Mile Oak 0-0 Epsom & Ewell. Southern Combination League – Division One. Wednesday 29th March. On Wednesday evening two teams came together, both low on confidence and nursing 5-1 defeats … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Pothole payouts and repairs penalise Councillor projects?

30 March 2023

Surrey County Council has spent more than £800,000 in pothole compensation payouts in the last five years but it hopes front-loading the road maintenance budget will help end the broken-road scourge. … READ MORE

BUSINESS NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

The Hills Are Alive With the Sound of Drilling… ?

30 March 2023

The owners of a Surrey oil field have signed an agreement to “deliver increased production and revenues” that will allow it to focus on its Dunsfold site. Environmental campaigners, however, … READ MORE

COUNCIL PLANNING

Surrey County’s Cathedral citadel conserved…

30 March 2023

The “fundamental specialness” of Guildford and its cathedral have been preserved after plans to build 124 homes next to the historic site were refused. Guildford Borough Council’s planning committee met … READ MORE

30th March 2023 print edition

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COUNCIL PLANNING

County resists nimbies against children’s home

30 March 2023

Resident objections to a new children’s home and apartments for care leavers have been labelled “petty” as councillors approved the plans. The former Adult Education Centre in Dene Street, Dorking can now … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

Middling rate for Epsom and Ewell Council Tax

29 March 2023

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is slap in the middle of the 11 Surrey boroughs table of band D council tax charges for 2023/2024. The difference between the highest and … READ MORE

COUNCIL EDUCATION

How to cut the County’s cake?

29 March 2023

A Surrey MP challenges the cuts the County makes to supporting children with special educational and disability needs (SEND), in a classic how to cut the County Council’s cake dilemma. … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

No photo – no vote!

27 March 2023

You need photo ID to vote in person at the upcoming 4th May local elections. In an important announcement from Epsom and Ewell Borough Council the new Government rules are … READ MORE

FOOTBALL NEWS SPORTS

Salts give Mullets taste for big victory

26 March 2023

Arundel FC 5-1 Epsom & Ewell FC. Saturday 25th March. Arundel, nicknamed the Mullets, secured their first ever competitive victory over us in comprehensive circumstances at Mill Road on Saturday … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

Spelthorne’s thorny property problems spelt out

24 March 2023

Following the report on Woking’s woes we have Emily Coady-Stemp from LDRS report on another sister Surrey borough’s woes over property investments: Spelthorne’s former leader says “hand on heart” he … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

Waking to Woking’s woeful debt

24 March 2023

Epsom and Ewell Times has followed the finances at this sister Surrey borough. We all should perhaps be concerned and learn lessons from a County borough that can get in … READ MORE

ARTS CULTURE

Legally Blonde at Epsom Playhouse

23 March 2023

The Epsom Players performance at the Epsom Playhouse on Tuesday 21st March is reviewed by Nigel Dams for Sardines and reprinted with permission. It runs till Saturday. Tickets from Epsom … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Surrey lands largest EV charging contract in UK

23 March 2023

Surrey County Council and Connected Kerb have agreed a contract to support the rollout of thousands of electric vehicle chargepoints across the county in the coming years. The contract, the … READ MORE

Online magazine edition

23rd March 2023 print version

COUNCIL NEWS PLANNING

Planning or pantomime? Councillors press pause on Plan.

23 March 2023

Epsom and Ewell council voted to “pause” its controversial Local Plan last night, with one Residents’Association (RA) councillor leaving the meeting after suggesting it was about “forthcoming electionsrather than planning … READ MORE

COUNCIL EDITORIAL PLANNING

Ruse within a ruse?

23 March 2023

Yesterday the full Council of Epsom and Ewell voted to pause the process of the Local Plan. Cllr Eber Kington (RA Ewell Court) proposed an emergency motion to delay the … READ MORE

LETTERS NEWS

Sudden hike in Council room charges threatens community groups

22 March 2023

Letter to the Editor from Peter Prowse. For the past year, Epsom and Ewell French Club has been hiring a room (The Studio) at Bourne Hall for its monthly meetings.  … READ MORE

COUNCIL EDUCATION NEWS

Education assessment delays making parents sick

22 March 2023

A mother claims Surrey County Council “makes her sick” as she says delays to assessing her son’s special educational needs are causing “a lot of stress”. At a protest held … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Surrey Council’s ULEZ talks ongoing with TfL

22 March 2023

Surrey councillors have confirmed written communications are ongoing with Transport for London over the impact of the ULEZ expansion. Surrey County Councillor Robert Evans (Labour, Stanwell and Stanwell Moor) asked cabinet … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL HEALTH

Life savers installed across the Borough

20 March 2023

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council have worked in partnership with national charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 12 new 24/7 defibrillators across the borough. The project was delivered with funding … READ MORE

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

We can help your school reunite.

20 March 2023

Follow the example of a 50 year reunion for Ewell County Secondary School reported here. Epsom and Ewell Times can help your school reunion by putting the word out in … READ MORE

HELEN MAGUIRE WESTMINSTER

Epsom politician backs UK nuclear deterrent

20 March 2023

Epsom & Ewell’s LibDem prospective Parliamentary candidate and former Army Captain Helen Maguire supports a permanent at sea UK nuclear deterrent. Making a Party conference maiden speech in York she … READ MORE

COMMUNITY LETTERS

This is “offensive”.

18 March 2023

In our letters page today a Ewell resident rightly fulminates against the selfish habit of leaving dog poo bags for others to remove. “To the person who tied a Dog … READ MORE

ARTS COMMUNITY

Ashtead Choral Society celebrated Surrey’s Vaughan Williams.

17 March 2023

Andrew Storey conducts the Ashtead Choral Society with enthusiasm and vigour, presenting them at theirbest in this delightful programme, showing off a range of music by Ralph Vaughan Williams in … READ MORE

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

On the Hunt for pothole repairs

17 March 2023

The Government will give an additional £3.7m for pothole repairs in Surrey. But one Surrey councillor is calling for ministers to “go further” and change the way road funding is … READ MORE

COUNCIL OPINIONS PLANNING

Cllr McCormick’s own answers on Local Plan

17 March 2023

Cllr Steven McCormick (RA Woodcote Ward) Chair of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Licensing, Planning and Policy Committee writes for the Epsom and Ewell Times to answer many of the … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL PLANNING

Public meeting on Local Plan dominated by greenbelters.

17 March 2023

Monday 13th March 243 members of the public attended a packed meeting to debate the draft Local Plan issued by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council. 85 more logged in online. … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL HEALTH

Dementia Hub serving Epsom and Ewell

16 March 2023

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council have renamed their Dementia Daycare Service the Dementia Hub – and are using the opportunity to remind those living locally about the fantastic servicethe Hub … READ MORE

BUSINESS NEWS

Epsom to be Primarked in Ashley Centre revamp

16 March 2023

Exciting new changes are taking place in Epsom’s Ashley Centre shopping mall this year and into 2024. The Ashley Centre will be rebranded as ‘Ashley Centre -Epsom’ marketed with a … READ MORE

COUNCIL PLANNING

From custody to caring – new plans for Epsom’s old nick.

15 March 2023

Epsom Police Station has been closed since 2012 along with its several cells for detainees. The Surrey Police are situated in offices in The Town Hall, The Parade, Epsom, where … READ MORE

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Grand plans for South-East transport

14 March 2023

Transport for the South East have received approval from their Partnership Board to progress delivery of their Strategic Investment Plan which includes nearly 300 multi-modal transport interventions to be delivered … READ MORE

COUNCIL HOUSING

Breaking the mould for Ukrainian refugees

13 March 2023

Families fleeing war-torn countries such as Ukraine should not be placed in “derelict” and “mouldy” homes run by a Surrey council’s housing association partner, a councillor has claimed. Mole Valley … READ MORE

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Epsom Rotarians win Citizen Award.

13 March 2023

Each year the Council formally recognises a member of the Epsom and Ewell community who goes above and beyond in a voluntary and/or campaigning capacity. The Active Citizen award is … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Epsom and Ewell FC form rising

13 March 2023

Epsom & Ewell FC 2-1 Montpelier Villa. Southern Combination League – Division One. Saturday 11th March 2023 Some days they go in and some days they don’t! Saturday’s meeting with … READ MORE

RUGBY SPORTS

The season’s final curtain

13 March 2023

Sutton & Epsom RFC 34 v Bracknell 24. Saturday 11th March. The modern league fixture list has a marvellous symmetry as it ends against the opponent oneplayed on the opening … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL PLANNING

Final Call to public meeting on Draft Local Plan

12 March 2023

Monday 13th March at 7pm at Wallace Fields Junior School Dorling Drive, Ewell, Epsom KT17 3BH, Epsom and Ewell Times will chair a public meeting on the Draft Local Plan. … READ MORE

COUNCIL PLANNING

Why planning matters at Hobbledown

10 March 2023

A parent fought back tears as he told a Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s planning committee he thought someone was going “to be injured or killed” as councillors approved a … READ MORE

ATHLETICS COUNCIL SPORTS

Surrey Youth Games getting starting pistol

10 March 2023

The Specsavers Surrey Youth Games is kicking off next month, with a wide range of activities available in Epsom & Ewell. The Games are the largest multi-sport youth programme of … READ MORE

BUSINESS NEWS

Dorking pastry chef charts way to pie victory

10 March 2023

Dorking-based pie-expert, Fine Piehouse has triumphed at this year’s British Pie Awards, taking home the prize for best Chicken Pie. The pie-maker beat off 31 other mouth-watering entries in this … READ MORE

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Stoneleigh station to be revamped.

10 March 2023

A new, covered footbridge will replace the existing structure at Stoneleigh station, providing full access via lifts or stairs to the central platform from both sides of the station. New … READ MORE

COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Your Council Needs You – to bin your litter

9 March 2023

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has launched an anti-littering campaign, aimed at reducing litter throughout the borough. The campaign will focus on hotspots including Epsom train station, Epsom and Ewell … READ MORE

COUNCIL PLANNING

Possible pause to Plan pondered ……

9 March 2023

Epsom and Ewell’s Local Plan is at risk of even further delay after councillors from the ruling Residents’ Association (RA) proposed pausing the process in the face of fierce opposition … READ MORE