Dear Subscribers,

Welcome to our resumed weekly and fortnightly service after a brief August break. 28 new reports since 4th August.  Back issues are always accessible via the top of the page editions menu.

Best wishes,

The Team at Epsom and Ewell Times

Thursday 1st September 2022

COUNCIL CULTURE

What an erudite lot we are.

August 31, 2022

Surrey libraries are the second most visited in the country according to the latest UK Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) data, with the figures showing the libraries … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Epsom and Ewell Top the Table

August 31, 2022

Oakwood 0-5 Epsom & Ewell, Southern Combination League – Division One, Monday 29th August 2022. Report Source: www.eefconline.co.uk. Reporter: Richard Lambert. Any disappointment felt in the FA Vase defeat at … READ MORE

FOOTBALL NEWS SPORTS

Lobsters at home with Salts

August 29, 2022

Salts battle hard but Lobsters progress in the Vase. Redhill 2-1 Epsom & Ewell. Isuzu F.A. Vase – First Qualifying Round. Saturday 27th August 2022. Report Source: www.eefconline.co.uk Reporter: Richard … READ MORE

NEWS

Council pledge to support victims

August 26, 2022

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council signs the Anti-Social Behaviour Pledge. Councillor Clive Woodbridge, Mayor of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has signed an Anti-Social Behaviour Pledge which commits the council to … READ MORE

BOROUGH HISTORY COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUNTEERS

Adviser to Pope blesses Epsom Heritage Project

August 26, 2022

Baroness Sheila Hollins has joined Freemen of the Borough, the local MP and others in their Patronage of The Friends of Horton Cemetery. Baroness Hollins is a leading figure nationally … READ MORE

NEWS

“You’ve NOT got mail”

August 26, 2022

Epsom Posties go on strike. Photo above: Local workers and Labour Party activists outside Epsom’s East Street Royal Mail sorting office today. The biggest strike of summer so far will … READ MORE

ARTS

UCA Epsom MA Graduation Show 2022

August 25, 2022

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Epsom welcomes the return of its in person postgraduate shows with work created by our master’s students 2022. For one week only, UCA … READ MORE

COMMUNITY FOODBANK HEALTH VOLUNTEERS

Foodbank feeding thoughts…

August 25, 2022

Gillian Nichols of Epsom and Ewell Foodbank writes: What price do you put on mental health? Among the people that visit foodbanks, many have severe mental health issues due to … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Good start to season with Salts

August 25, 2022

Mavericks receive a repeat dose of the Salts. Worthing United 0-3 Epsom & Ewell – Southern Combination League – Division One – Saturday 20th August 2022. Report Source: www.eefconline.co.uk Reporter: … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Thrashing good win for the Salts

August 20, 2022

Epsom & Ewell 5-2 Forest Row Southern Combination League – Division One. Wednesday 17th August 2022. Report Source: www.eefconline.co.uk. Reporter: Richard Lambert. On Wednesday night at Fetcham Grove we thoroughly … READ MORE

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CRIME NEWS

No immunity for CoVid vaccination thief

August 18, 2022

A Tadworth man who stole empty CoVid vaccination vials and sold them on Ebay gets a suspended prison sentence. What do you do when you get given one of those … READ MORE

NEWS

Two Surrey Stabbings in One Day

August 17, 2022

Surrey Police have issued witness and information appeals for two serious stabbings by knives both taking place on 16th August 2022. The first in Horley at about 10.20pm and the … READ MORE

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Nope Buses in Epsom soon

August 17, 2022

Bus drivers strike affecting the people of Epsom and Ewell. There are planned bus driver strikes during the 19th till the 20th of August. Passengers from west and south west … READ MORE

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT VOLUNTEERS

Reaching recyclables others cannot reach …..

August 16, 2022

Ro Stretton from Epsom has signed up to the Baylis & Harding Free Recycling Programme offered by recycling experts TerraCycle. By sending waste to TerraCycle, Ro also raises money for … READ MORE

CRIME

Surrey’s Police Chief cracks down on cover-up

August 16, 2022

A Surrey Police officer who “deliberately concealed” her friend’s criminal damage to a car has been barred from policing. The officer told her friend she had put her in “an … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Two excellent strikes earn the points for Salts

August 16, 2022

Seaford Town 1-2 Epsom & Ewell FC Southern Combination League – Division One Saturday 13th August 2022 Report Source: www.eefconline.co.uk Reporter: Richard Lambert. With one swish of the left foot … READ MORE

BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Queen fit hats raise £9K for brain charity

August 15, 2022

An online auction of a collection of 15 hats created for the Platinum Jubilee by some of the UK’s leading milliners has raised close to £9,000 for Brain Tumour Research. … READ MORE

ARTS BUSINESS NEWS

UCA tips for clearing

August 15, 2022

Epsom’s University for the Creative Arts (UCA) offers advice to degree seeking ‘A’ Level students. “With over two million jobs in the Creative Industries across the UK, choosing a degree … READ MORE

COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Wasting water?

August 12, 2022

As drought is declared in Surrey during the driest UK summer in 50 years, councils and services across the county have been taking measures to save water. The temperatures are … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL NATURE

Council Pride in Not Uncommon Green Flag

August 12, 2022

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is pleased to have received a Green Flag Award for Epsom Common Local Nature Reserve, one of 2208 UK winners. The award is the international … READ MORE

NEWS

Minding the minders

August 12, 2022

A Tadworth childminder who did not tell Ofsted about changes to the adults living in her house has been given an inadequate rating. Inspectors said the childminder had breached requirements … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL NATURE NEWS VOLUNTEERS

Flagging Up Epsom Common

August 11, 2022

28th July David King and Cynthea Blunden of the Epsom Common Association (ECA) represented Epsom & Ewell at the Green Flag Award ceremony in Lambeth Community Hall. This marked the … READ MORE

NEWS

Mayor’s electrifying car decision

August 10, 2022

The new civic car leased by the Borough of Epsom and Ewell will be a plug-in hybrid vehicle, according to a recent decision by the Council’s Strategy and Resources Committee. … READ MORE

NEWS

Yet more on ULEZ….

August 10, 2022

By Emily Coady Stemp Local Democracy Reporter: London’s proposed Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion would mean drivers trying to get to some popular landmarks in the capital’s border with … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Shoreham 3-0 Epsom & Ewell

August 9, 2022

Southern Combination League – Division One. Saturday 6th August 2022. Report Source: www.eefconline.co.uk Reporter: Richard Lambert. On Saturday we suffered our third straight 3-0 defeat when visiting Middle Road, home … READ MORE

COUNCIL NATURE TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Verging on reason?

August 6, 2022

Surrey County Council is to take back control of verges and on-street parking enforcement from Epsom and Ewell Borough Council and all other County districts. In a bid to streamline … READ MORE

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Epsom Hospital bucks Brexit staff bottleneck

August 5, 2022

Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust bucks the national trend in maintaining its level of recruitment of UK qualified medical staff between 2015 and 2021. Nationally the picture is different. … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Salts falter at final friendly

August 5, 2022

Leatherhead 3-0 Epsom & Ewell Pre-season Friendly – Stella Lamont Trophy Wednesday 3rd August 2022. Report Source: www.eefconline.co.uk Reporter: Richard Lambert Tanners ease to victory. In five days we have … READ MORE

Dear Subscriber,

With numerous reports this week we are breaking our promise to rest in August otherwise the stories go stale.  There are no Council meetings in August so we do now expect this to be the last email update until September. You may browse the website during August as it will continue to be updated throughout.

Following confirmation of Epsom and Ewell Times qualification to be regulated by the Independent Monitor for the Press we are now a recognised partner with the BBC’s Local Democracy Service.  This will enable us to bring to you more quality professional journalism on local matters in the months and years ahead.

Best wishes,

The Team at Epsom and Ewell Times

COUNCIL PLANNING

West Street developers climbing down enough?

August 4, 2022

Having a third bite at the planning cherry Quanta Homes 3 Ltd is applying to Epsom and Ewell Borough Council for permission to demolish the old and ornately faced building … READ MORE

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Epsom’s Summer school sanctuary for refugees

August 2, 2022

The Epsom Refugee Network has succeeded in securing for 75 students of all young ages a six-week Summer school at St Johns in Leatherhead. With the generous support of the … READ MORE

BOROUGH HISTORY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Bringing to life the dead in Epsom’s forgotten cemetery – Historic England awards local charity.

August 2, 2022

Historic England has announced £9,988.00 in funding to the Friends of Horton Cemetery Charity in Epsom and Ewell as part of its ‘Everyday Heritage Grants: Celebrating Working Class History.’ [Photo: … READ MORE

COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

More on Epsom and Ewell and Surrey and ULEZ

August 2, 2022

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) has responded to Transport for London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) consultation. TFL’s proposal is to expand the ULEZ to all London boroughs, including … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

Cost of living crisis fails to reach the Surrey summit

August 2, 2022

Hundreds of Surrey parents cannot afford a school uniform for their child, a councillor has claimed, as calls for an emergency summit dealing with the cost of living crisis were … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

£1.1 million special investment in Epsom school

August 2, 2022

More than 20 primary school places are being made available for autistic children in Surrey, with 12 from this September. A special educational needs (SEN) unit will be created at … READ MORE

COUNCIL

Man wrongly labelled ‘vexatious complainant’ by Epsom and Ewell Council

August 1, 2022

A man was paid £500 after Epsom and Ewell Borough Council wrongly labelled him a “vexatious complainant” in a planning dispute. The local government ombudsman, which looks into complaints against councils, … READ MORE

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Another consultation during the holiday month….

August 1, 2022

 Epsom and St Helier and St George’s Hospital are holding a series of workshops starting this week and next for patients and the public to attend. The workshop will involve shaping … READ MORE

CRIME

August Police warn drink drivers in Surrey

August 1, 2022

Surrey Police have launched their annual summer crackdown on drink and drug drivers in Surrey.  Drink and drug-driving is one of the most common causes of collisions which result in … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Swans glide past Salts – Walton & Hersham 3 Epsom & Ewell 0

August 1, 2022

Pre-season Friendly Friday 29th July 2022 Report Source: www.eefconline.co.uk Reporter: Richard Lambert Our pre-season has been a good one so far, and there were many positives to take from this … READ MORE

COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Council’s last minute opposition to ULEZ extension.

July 31, 2022

With just one day to go before the end of the consultation period, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council agreed on 28th July a response to Transport for London’s (TFL’s) proposed … READ MORE

COUNCIL PLANNING

“Statement of community involvement” involves what about what?

July 31, 2022

Following a 4-week public consultation, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council unveiled its new draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) at a meeting of the Licensing and Planning Policy Committee on … READ MORE

COUNCIL EDITORIAL

Abstaining from responsibility?

July 31, 2022

As exclusively reported by Epsom and Ewell Times today 10 Borough Councillors sat on 26th July’s all-powerful budget setting Strategy and Resources Committee. On a crucial vote to establish a … READ MORE

COUNCIL

Council targeting the homeless

July 31, 2022

In a vote dominated by abstentionism, a service-specific savings target of £243k to offset this year’s potential overspending for homelessness, was approved by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council last Tuesday. … READ MORE

ARTS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Blues on a bandura blow minds in Epsom

July 31, 2022

Ukrainian refugee musicians delighted a packed audience in the Epsom Methodist Church Saturday 30th July. On behalf of the local community Mayor of Epsom and Ewell Cllr Clive Woodbridge extended … READ MORE

COUNCIL PLANNING

Did the Inspector get to the Bottom of this?

July 31, 2022

Langley Bottom Farm in Epsom is to become a small housing estate following the decision of Planning Inspector D Hartley dated 14th July 2022. Overturning a refusal of the Epsom … READ MORE

BUSINESS COUNCIL CRIME

Safer nights ahead in Epsom with funding boost

July 28, 2022

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council will receive £271,712 in government funding for a project to improve safety for Epsom town centre’s night-time economy. The Home Office’s Safer Streets funding was secured … READ MORE

CRIME

Surrey Police fight dog theft forensically

July 28, 2022

Surrey Police are turning to DNA technology to tackle dog thefts in the county. Wednesday 27th July Surrey Police officially launched its partnership with DNA Protected, a UK-wide dog DNA … READ MORE

ARTS CULTURE

Epsom bobby who guarded No.10 publishes novel on his 80th.

July 28, 2022

Epsom man Philip Lovel celebrates his 80th birthday today (Thursday 28 July) in the knowledge that he has successfully published his first ever novel – a classic ‘whodunnit’ now available … READ MORE

EDITORIAL NEWS

Epsom and Ewell Times is suitably Impressed

July 27, 2022

Your new independent community news service is now officially recognised and regulated by The Independent Monitor for the Press. IMPRESS is an independent press regulator in the UK. It was … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Epsom & Ewell dominate Croydon (in football friendly).

July 27, 2022

The 60 spectators who were present at Fetcham Grove on Tuesday evening witnessed an interesting match, full of scoring opportunities. Although we looked very good, particularly in the first half, … READ MORE

CRIME

Recognise this man? He may help police investigating Epsom Race Course music night assault of 7th July

July 26, 2022

Surrey Police are appealing for help to identify a man who they believe may be able to help with an investigation into an assault at Epsom Downs Race Course during … READ MORE

COMMUNITY CRIME

Surrey Police shines spotlight on anti-social behaviour in Epsom and the County

July 26, 2022

Last week, as part of a national ASB Awareness Week, Surrey Police‘s safer neighbourhood teams (SNTs) joined forces with partners to shine a spotlight on anti-social behaviour (ASB) across Surrey … READ MORE

ARTS BUSINESS CULTURE

Epsom & Ewell – get yourself on the County culture map!

July 26, 2022

Surrey County Council and partners are making Surrey culture count. A new cultural website has been launched which aims to put Surrey Culture firmly on the map. The new website … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Epsom & Ewell 1-1 Horsham YMCA

July 25, 2022

Pre-season Friendly Saturday 23rd July 2022. We may not have been able to make it four wins in a row in our latest friendly encounter, but we were by no … READ MORE

COUNCIL NATURE NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

“Garden of Eden” coming to West Ewell as Wetlands Plan is approved. Will this stop pollution?

July 23, 2022

A plan to mitigate some of the environmental impacts of sewage on the Hogsmill River, in West Ewell, was finally approved by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Thursday 21st July. … READ MORE

BOROUGH HISTORY COUNCIL CULTURE

Surrey’s child passports to local culture beat 7 hours queueing for France….

July 22, 2022

Surrey County Council is bringing back the exciting free summer passport scheme for families with children aged 4 to 11, this time with a focus on culture. The Surrey Culture … READ MORE

BUSINESS COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Mind the Epsom Town Centre Masterplan!

July 22, 2022

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council will be opening a public consultation on Monday 25 July to give residents, workers, business owners and visitors the chance to help shape the future … READ MORE

CRIME NEWS

84 year old loses £2800 electric bike to thief in Epsom

July 22, 2022

A vulnerable 84-year-old man had his electric bike stolen by a callous thief when he left it parked outside the BP petrol station on Dorking Road, Epsom on Sunday 17th … READ MORE

BUSINESS FOOD OBITUARY

Epsom curry pioneer Enam Ali MBE dies at 61

July 20, 2022

The Epsom restaurateur, who founded the internationally renowned British Curry Awards, has passed away at the age of 61. Revered in the Bangladeshi community, Ali famously lobbied home secretary Priti … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL NATURE TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

A Greener Future in Partial Sight As Verges To Be Left Unmown

July 20, 2022

Roadside verges in Surrey will be cut less frequently to foster biodiversity, according to Highway Authority, Surrey County Council. In a move to ease the pressure on native nature from … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL HEALTH

New plan to transform dementia care in Surrey

July 20, 2022

A five-point plan sets out to improve the lives of Surrey residents with dementia and their families. A joint health and social care dementia strategy of Surrey County Council and Surrey … READ MORE

BUSINESS COUNCIL

Local £1200 per job matching service to continue, unquestioned by Council…

July 19, 2022

The Director of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Environment, Housing and Regeneration, requested the July 12th’s meeting of the Community and Wellbeing Committee to approve a funding bid already submitted … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Epsom and Ewell FC on a friendly hat-trick.

July 18, 2022

Following 2 wins out of 3 Epsom and Ewell FC went away to Dorking Wanderers XI and won 1 – 2. This 4th pre-season friendly was played on Saturday 16th … READ MORE

COMMUNITY FOODBANK VOLUNTEERS

A Good Company life saved

July 18, 2022

Harris came to the volunteers at Epsom and Ewell’s Foodbank for help at the end of last year. Epsom and Ewell Foodbank is operated by registered Charity The Good Company … READ MORE

CRIME NEWS

If you go down to the Common today you might get a big surprise…….

July 18, 2022

A Section 35 dispersal order is in place over nearly all of Epsom Common until 5.54pm today Monday 18 July. The Dispersal Order covers the areas of the Epsom and … READ MORE

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Hear all about an Epsom charity’s medical support for Malawi.

July 17, 2022

Undaunted by the 4500 miles distance between Epsom and Chilaweni in Malawi, local resident Ruth Markus heads a charity founded in her son’s name. “Alex’s Medical & Educational Clinic in … READ MORE

ARTS NEWS

Come to Epsom not Mayfair for fine art

July 16, 2022

The Ashley Centre’s new pop up art gallery has extended it’s stay until 31st July – plus the show, which is now open daily, has also added work by four new artists. … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

THE Times backs THIS Times

July 16, 2022

Epsom and Ewell Times’ purpose gets a leading endorsement. Today’s Times newspaper (established 1785) has published a leading article headed “The demise of regional news reporting is bad for democracy … READ MORE

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL VOLUNTEERS

New Epsom Pantry offers more than food to the struggling….

July 14, 2022

A Pantry has been officially opened by the Mayor Clive Woodbridge last month. It has been launched in Epsom as another way of helping people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, to … READ MORE

NATURE NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Water restraint urged as dry weather continues

July 13, 2022

UK HEATWAVE: THAMES WATER URGES HOUSEHOLDS TO CONTROL THEIR WATER USAGE. Thames Water is urging residents to control their water usage and limit consumption around the home. Households are being … READ MORE

COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Ambitious new plan sets out the future for travelling around Surrey.

July 13, 2022

Surrey’s ten-year Transport plan which includes measures for reducing the 41% of carbon emissions currently generated by transport, was approved by Surrey County Councillors at their Full Council meeting on … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Epsom and Ewell FC win 2, lose 1 in pre-season friendlies.

July 13, 2022

Reports courtesy of Richard Lambert of www.eefconline.co.uk Farnham Town 3-2 Epsom & Ewell Pre-season Friendly Saturday 2nd July 2022. The artificial surface at Kings College in Guildford was the place … READ MORE

FOOTBALL NEWS SPORTS

Phil Walker’s final pass….

July 13, 2022

Richard Lambert pays homage to the late great footballer who played for Epsom and Ewell FC. [Photo: Phil Walker pictured running the line at West Street on 24th October 1976 … READ MORE

ARTS NEWS

Top line Jazz soothes the heart of Epsom

July 9, 2022

Sandwiched between weekend Festival performances to sizeable crowds in Harrogate and Swanage, Jo Harrop delighted Epsom Jazz Club’s modest audience on 7th July by taking to the stage for a … READ MORE

NEWS

RA romp home in by-election

July 8, 2022

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council announced the results of the by-election held yesterday, Thursday 7 July 2022, for the West Ewell Ward. New Councillor Alan Williamson photograph above. Mr Williamson gained … READ MORE

COMMUNITY NEWS

Grayling stood up by developers….

July 8, 2022

The Developers promoting the development of the site of Kingswood House School bizarrely failed to show up at their own public consultation on Thursday night (7th July). The event which … READ MORE

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

Community Asset to be stripped?

July 6, 2022

Epsom’s Kingswood House School faces closure as developers move in. Sited in West Hill Epsom for over 100 years this renowned special educational needs and disability (SEND) school is facing … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

Surrey County raining over local democracy?

July 5, 2022

The Conservative-run Surrey County Council plans to axe “area committees”. Will this reduce local people’s voice in Council decisions? “Surrey to reign over us? Happy and glorious?” “Local and Joint … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

Council keep taxpayers in the dark

July 5, 2022

The Epsom and Ewell Times has previously reported the surprise resignation / departure (?) of Kathryn Beldon, the Council’s Chief Executive Officer.  The Strategy and Resources committee decided on Monday … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS NEWS

West Ewell hustings test candidates

July 5, 2022

Marion Morrison (LibDem), Mark Todd (Labour, leaning on the RA candidate’s empty chair), Keiran Persand (Conservative). Monday 4th July 2022, All Saints Church West Ewell hosted the West Ewell Borough … READ MORE

COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUNTEERS

102 year old Epsom veteran wears his medals again!

July 4, 2022

A 102-year-old Surrey war hero who was unable to wear his medals due to the condition of the ribbons can finally pin on his honours again, thanks to a local … READ MORE

NEWS

Surrey Safe for Diggers

July 4, 2022

New analysis of Digging up Britain 2022 search data reveals that Surrey residents are the fourth safest diggers in the UK, being beaten to top spot by Nottinghamshire, London and … READ MORE

COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUNTEERS

Surrey Independent Living Charity

July 4, 2022

Surrey Independent Living Council is evolving! Following on from an independent external review thetrustees agreed to change the name of the organisation to Surrey Independent Living Charity. (SILC)They believe that … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

Will Council lift the veil of secrecy over CEO’s departure?

July 4, 2022

As Epsom and Ewell Times reported  27th May 2022, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council announced the departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Kathryn Beldon, “following her decision that this is the … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

Surrey County Council to be strike free this Summer?

July 4, 2022

Surrey County Council’s lowest paid staff are set to receive a pay boost after unions and council officers agreed a proportionate pay offer that sees pay increases on a sliding … READ MORE

CRIME NEWS

Great Tattenham assault

July 4, 2022

Update – named man wanted – read full. Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault that took place in Great Tattenhams (B2221) and the junction with St … READ MORE

FOOTBALL NEWS SPORTS

Farnham Town 3-2 Epsom & Ewell

July 4, 2022

Pre-season Friendly Saturday 2nd July 2022. Report Source:

 www.eefconline.co.uk. Reporter: Richard Lambert

New era kicks off with narrow defeat. 

The artificial surface at Kings College in Guildford was the place … READ MORE

COMMUNITY NEWS

Mental Health services in Epsom and Ewell

June 30, 2022

Freya Lawrence writes: The amount of sufferers with mental illness

 has increased immensely in recent years. With a global pandemic,

 increased living expenses and varying demographic changes,

 it is certainly … READ MORE

NEWS

River “Bogsmill” blights Borough

June 30, 2022

The River Hogsmill and the Green Lanes Stream are becoming no go areas for dogs and humans. Residents are calling for private utility company Thames Water to act on sewage … READ MORE

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Blooming Ewell

June 28, 2022

Ewell Village has entered Britain in Bloom – a national competition which seeks to use flowers and greenery to transform communities. Judges will visit the village on the morning of … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

Council Meetings in the Dark?

June 28, 2022

Monday 4th July 2022 Epsom and Ewell Borough Council will deliberate in secret on the recruitment of a new Chief Executive. This follows the sudden departure earlier this month of … READ MORE

ARTS NEWS

UK’s 2022 Top Jazz Award nominees to play in Epsom

June 28, 2022

Jo Harrop is one of 4 nominees for the prestigious annual Parliamentary jazz award for vocalist of the year 2022. Epsom’s own Nigel Price, the UK’s foremost guitarist and founder … READ MORE

CRIME

Recognise this alleged burglar?

June 27, 2022

Surrey Police are appealing for help to identify this man, who they believe may be able to help with their investigation into a residential burglary in Epsom on Sunday, 26 … READ MORE

COMMUNITY NEWS

How Epsom and Ewell Times improves the community….

June 27, 2022

Some key findings of the Public Interest News Foundation include: Most independent news publishers cover a broad range of news topics within a tightly defined local place. The smaller the … READ MORE

ARTS NEWS

Epsom Choral works 100 years

June 27, 2022

Epsom Choral Society (ECS), which is celebrating its Centenary this year, put on a spirited performance at its “Songs from the Shows” concert on Saturday 25th June at St Andrews … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

West Ewell by-election, our Q&As and your hustings

June 25, 2022

On Thursday 7th July 2022 voters in the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Ward of West Ewell have the opportunity to vote for the candidate who will take the seat … READ MORE

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Meet Epsom & Ewell’s new Mayor, Clive Woodbridge.May 24, 2022 On a rainy, downcast day, Epsom & Ewell Times’ Tom Luckham has had the pleasure of sitting down with Clive, Epsom and Ewell’s new Mayor. Epsom might not be too Epsom wears its Royal pride as the Jubilee approachesMay 25, 2022 Epsom is gearing up for a big week. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee approaches fast, and with the crowning jewel of the events taking place at Epsom Racecourse, it’s hardly surprising … READ MORE Cllr Gulland: Insulate & Generate – two key aspects to include in the Local Plan for Epsom & Ewell Joining us for the other side of the coin regarding our articles on heating and insulation, Councillor David Gulland (College Ward – Liberal Democrat) goes over some topics regarding the …  Is this Epsom Couple getting their heating for free?May 18, 2022 As part of our duo of articles regarding insulation and heating, Epsom & Ewell Times met Peter and his wife Elsa. Peter is a brave local resident who … Steve Cauthen joins ITV Racing for Cazoo Jubilee DerbyMay 18, 2022 Legendary American Jockey Steve Cauthen has announced he will join ITV Racing to cover the Platinum Jubilee Derby in Epsom. Cauthen, born in Kentucky to a … READ MORE Looking back on the Epsom & Ewell ShowcaseMay 18, 2022 Rotary Club is about community, charity, fun and friendship. They run social events throughout the … READ MORE

NEWS

Lorry Undercover: Is this PC?

June 9, 2022

“You have to ask yourself is it worth it?”: Undercover officers stop 106 vehicles in just three days for road traffic offences. A dedicated road safety campaign by Surrey officers … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

The Local Plan to plan The Local Plan

June 7, 2022

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Licensing and Planning Policy Committee (LLPC) met on the 26th of May 2022 to agree on a timetable for consultation on drafting “The Local Plan”. … READ MORE

JUBILEE NEWS

Celebrating the Jubilee from one end of the Borough to the other

June 7, 2022

All over the Borough of Epsom and Ewell for the past days and weeks, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been celebrated by residents and businesses in Epsom & Ewell. 70 … READ MORE

JUBILEE

GALLERY: Inside the Epsom Jubilee Family Festival!

June 1, 2022

Today, Epsom held the Epsom Jubilee Family Festival, hours of fun for all the family. The festival included market stalls, face-painting, stilt-walkers, dancing and much more. Crowds packed in and … READ MORE

COMMUNITY NEWS

Derby Hall of Fame unveiled in Epsom Market Place

June 1, 2022

Today, Epsom’s very own racing Hall of Fame was unveiled by Mayor Clive Woodbridge alongside representatives from The Jockey Club. Starting off the Queens’ Platinum Jubilee celebrations and the Derby … READ MORE

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Epsom & Ewell Health Walks are looking for volunteers

May 31, 2022

Epsom & Ewell Health Walks is a small Charity registered with HMRC No. XT 37422. The objective is to provide walks for older people who are unable to walk long … READ MORE

NEWS

The View from Westminster: Chris Grayling MP on Military aid to Ukraine, Energy levy and the Queen

May 31, 2022

The situation in Ukraine remains appalling and the brutality that has been wreaked on its people defies understanding. I think that most of us thought that this kind of war … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

West Ewell By-Election to be held on July 7th

May 31, 2022

Further to the sad recent death of Councillor Clive Smitheram, an election is to be held to elect one Borough Councillor for the West Ewell ward, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council. This … READ MORE

JUBILEE NEWS

Nationals report Queen to miss Epsom Derby

May 31, 2022

It is looking increasingly likely that the Queen will not attend the Epsom Derby on June 4th, The Sunday Times reports. The Sunday Times is reporting that the Queen will … READ MORE

NEWS

Record-breaking Epsom Derby legend Lester Piggott dies at 86

May 30, 2022

Lester Piggott, a legend of horse racing, passed away at 86 in Geneva yesterday (29th May). Lester had a long and colourful career as a Jockey and Trainer, winning the Epsom … READ MORE

BOROUGH HISTORY NEWS

Boy Soldier buried in Epsom

June 16, 2022

Leslie Charles ATTWOOD, b.1899 – d.1917 Enlisted in the army in 1914 aged 15. Awarded the Silver War Badge. Buried in a pauper’s and now unmarked grave in Epsom’s abandoned … READ MORE

NEWS

Cost of Living Crisis Scams – Epsom and Ewell’s Citizen Advice Bureau can help:

June 15, 2022

Citizens Advice Epsom and Ewell (CAEE) is joining Scams Awareness Fortnight 2022, a national campaign to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of economic fraud. CAEE advisers are helping an increasing number of … READ MORE

CRIME NEWS

Witness appeal: sex assault Epsom 13th June

June 15, 2022

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of a serious sexual assault in Epsom in the early hours of the morning of Monday 13th June. The victim was walking … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

£225,000 to plan the unplanned

June 13, 2022

Council to spend £225,000 on consultants for Epsom Town Centre “Masterplan”. Epsom and Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) has secured a total of £225,000 from The Department for Levelling Up and the … READ MORE

BOROUGH HISTORY COMMUNITY NEWS

Borough celebrates being a Twin for 25 years

June 10, 2022

Over the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend, Epsom and Ewell  entertained a large group of visitors from its French twin town, Chantilly. Guests included Chantilly’s  Deputy Mayor and members of the Chantilly Comité … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL VOLUNTEERS

Wells Centre’s Appeal

June 10, 2022

Epsom and Ewell Times reported 25th April 2022 on the new lease of life promised for the Wells Estate, Epsom community centre. The charity Epsom Wells Community Association hope to … READ MORE

NEWS VOLUNTEERS

Epsom aid hero returns from Ukraine

June 10, 2022

In an exclusive for Epsom and Ewell Times, we report on Paul Matthews’ (of Lewins Road Epsom) recent experience taking aid provided by Epsom based Surrey Stands With Ukraine [SSWU] … READ MORE

CRIME NEWS

Lorry Undercover: Is this PC?

June 9, 2022

“You have to ask yourself is it worth it?”: Undercover officers stop 106 vehicles in just three days for road traffic offences. A dedicated road safety campaign by Surrey officers … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

The Local Plan to plan The Local Plan

June 7, 2022

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Licensing and Planning Policy Committee (LLPC) met on the 26th of May 2022 to agree on a timetable for consultation on drafting “The Local Plan”. … READ MORE

JUBILEE NEWS

Celebrating the Jubilee from one end of the Borough to the other

June 7, 2022

All over the Borough of Epsom and Ewell for the past days and weeks, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been celebrated by residents and businesses in Epsom & Ewell. 70 … READ MORE