20th October 2022

Forest Row 0-2 Epsom & Ewell Southern Combination League – Division One Tuesday 18th October 2022 Five weeks ago we visited Forest Row and were heading for a goalless draw … READ MORE

FOOTBALL NEWS SPORTS

Chelsea supports footie expansion next-door

Cobham Football Club will get major upgrades to attract more women into football after councillors gave the green light following support from Premier League giant Chelsea. Several other organisations showed support … READ MORE

Insurers against poverty?

Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell (CAEE) has launched a crowdfunding scheme with the Aviva Community Fund to raise money to deliver critical Cost of Living advice to local people. Aviva has selected … READ MORE

Epsom Pantry breathing life into the community

Epsom Pantry is a member-led community hub and food shop opened by Good Company (Surrey). Opened to create a network of support and a much-needed source of affordable grocery shopping … READ MORE

Will Council strikes spread to Epsom and Ewell?

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council staff are using food banks and claiming Universal Credit, according to union officials, as workers go out on strike. Council employees have been offered a … READ MORE

Epsom Hospital’s multi storey carpark wrong on many levels?

October 18, 2022

A council decision to refuse a new multi-storey car park at Epsom hospital is being appealed. Epsom and Ewell Borough Council refused an application for 600 parking spaces and changes … READ MORE

Downs payment from EU for Epsom

October 18, 2022

The Mayor of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, Councillor Clive Woodbridge, has officially unveiled the first phase of an exciting programme of improvements on Epsom & Walton Downs. Epsom & … READ MORE

Joust in Lancing drawn

October 17, 2022

Montpelier Villa 0-0 Epsom & Ewell FC. Southern Combination League – Division One. Saturday 15th October 2022. Last January, we witnessed a mad encounter at Culver Road, Lancing, West Sussex, … READ MORE

BOROUGH HISTORY

Murderer who blew himself up in the effort…

October 17, 2022

Shortly after 11.pm on the night of 21 December 1869, Thomas O’ Brien, the stationmaster on Ewell West Railway Station prepared to turn the gas lights off as he awaited the last train of … READ MORE

COMMUNITY HEALTH VOLUNTEERS

Epsom’s Rugby Lane draws a crowd

October 17, 2022

SUTTON & EPSOM 15 – LONDON WELSH 15. Saturday 15th October. It had been many years since London Welsh had visited Rugby Lane. In fact, it was 1958 and their … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Epsom Councillor challenges County “community” funding

October 15, 2022

Questions have been raised about a community cash project and whether it is reaching those in Surrey who are most in need. Surrey County Council plans to allocate £100million over five … READ MORE

Epsom’s Mental Health Week

October 14, 2022

Epsom and Ewell based charities Love Me Love My Mind and The Friends of Horton Cemetery joined forces with Surrey County Council Youth Workers and others this week. In Epsom … READ MORE

Warnings of County bankruptcy?

Surrey County Council is calling on the government to delay social care reforms which it is claimed could “bankrupt” the authority. Plans for more generous means testing and an £86,000 … READ MORE

Fostering new parents

Surrey County Council and 56 Local Authorities across England have worked together to share ideas and jointly fund the creation of a short film to raise awareness of fostering. It … READ MORE

COUNCIL EDUCATION

“Sorry” is not such a hard word for Surrey

Surrey County Council’s leader said the authority will “learn lessons” from problems which left 150 families without school transport. Issuing an apology on behalf of the council, Councillor Tim Oliver … READ MORE

CRIME NEWS

Surrey Police tackling drug-dealers

NATURE POEMS POET’S CORNER

Surrey Police marked County Lines Intensification Week (3-9 October) by targeting and disrupting violent county lines gangs and engaging with those most vulnerable to exploitation by these criminals. The intensification … READ MORE

13th October 2022

24 October 2022

Welcome to our weekly update.

Epsom Common Bird Walk Poem

It’s an early start, binoculars in hand,we follow the winding path through the trees;all shades of green surround us as we standdawn chorus resounds, distant bird calls tease.On the pond, … READ MORE

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Epsom College top independent school 2022

October 12, 2022

Epsom College has been judged Independent School of the Year 2022 at an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the very best in education and student experience in UK independent schools. … READ MORE

Re so la – “a very good place to start”?

October 12, 2022

Guildford’s MP has labelled a “blanket ban” on solar farms “unwise” and says she supports a bid by the University of Surrey for a site outside of the town. The … READ MORE

Claygate not to suffer children’s home

October 11, 2022

Plans for a children’s home in a Claygate cul-de-sac have been refused despite support from Surrey County Council which needs more beds for Surrey’s vulnerable children. The application for a … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL HEALTH

Lighting up for menstrual dignity

October 11, 2022

On Tuesday 11 October Surrey Fire and Rescue Service lit up Guildford Fire Station in a show of support for Binti, an international menstrual dignity charity based in Weybridge, Surrey. … READ MORE

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT VOLUNTEERS

Epsom and Ewell FC Top the Table

October 10, 2022

Epsom & Ewell 2-0 Hailsham Town. Southern Combination League – Division One. Saturday 8th October 2022. It was back to League action on Saturday following our midweek League Cup defeat, … READ MORE

COMMUNITY NATURE NEWS

Princess Anne’s Epsom visit kept a bit secret

October 9, 2022

Epsom and Ewell Times exclusive: 21st June 2022 HRH The Princess Royal entered the Borough of Epsom and Ewell. The Court Circular states: Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened the … READ MORE

Can we be sustainable?

October 9, 2022

Sustainable Epsom and Ewell is an independent, apolitical and entirely volunteer led environmental group aiming to raise environmental ambitions in the Borough. Sustainable Epsom and Ewell was founded in late … READ MORE

COUNCIL VOLUNTEERS

Surrey’s Fire Service sends 4×4 to Ukraine

October 7, 2022

Two Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff members set off to Poland yesterday (Thursday 6 October) to donate another 4×4 Land Rover to the Ukrainian Fire and Rescue Service. … READ MORE

“Blot on the landscape” – Ewell care home inked in

October 7, 2022

A derelict site in Ewell is to become a 70-bed care home. The Organ Inn was known to any one of Epsom and Ewell driving to London. Situated prominently on … READ MORE

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14 against 59 = 70? Dilemma for Headley

October 6, 2022

Councillors have been warned to “be under no illusions” that a plan for 70 homes at Headley Court could be progressed as they rejected an application for 59 homes on … READ MORE

COUNCIL HEALTH

Will “Top Tory” Surrey County lobby Coffey?

October 6, 2022

A council chief has called on select committee members to use their status as a “top Tory” authority to influence health spending at government level. Calling ambulances backed up outside … READ MORE

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24 October 2022

COMMUNITY FOODBANK VOLUNTEERS

County children home challenges

October 5, 2022

The challenges facing Surrey County Council’s bid for more children’s homes include high property prices, competition for places and no priority for the authority for homes in the area. Officers … READ MORE

COUNCIL FOOD

Thought for Food in Surrey

October 5, 2022

The first Surrey Food Summit took place at the WWF Living Planet Centre in Woking last week. Surrey County Council organised the event to bring together stakeholders across the local food system, … READ MORE

BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Epsom Firefighters making businesses safer

October 4, 2022

Statistics for the UK show that 30 people die and 2,000 are injured each year as a result of fires inthe workplace. The damage to businesses caused by fire costs … READ MORE

COUNCIL NATURE

Council partnerships secure Surrey nature reserve

October 3, 2022

Last week saw the official handover of Tice’s Meadow Nature Reserve to Surrey County Council. This much-loved wildlife haven on the outskirts of Farnham saw its long-term future safeguarded when … READ MORE

How to help “low-incomes” with your £400

October 3, 2022

The Epsom and Ewell Energy Support Scheme is a plan to offer those running into difficulties immediate help with their bills, and then advice and financial support to improve energy efficiency or … READ MORE

£11.9m to help Surrey residents cut their energy bills

October 3, 2022

Grants of up to £25,000 are now available for eligible Surrey residents to help make their homes warmer and more energy efficient. People living in hard to heat homes and … READ MORE

Epsom and Ewell pressed-on to Victory

October 2, 2022

East Preston 1-3 Epsom & Ewell Southern Combination League – Division One. Saturday 1st October 2022Report Source: www.eefconline.co.uk Reporter: Richard Lambert. We won our second consecutive match by the score … READ MORE

Sutton and Epsom Rugby Just Fall Short

October 2, 2022

BOURNEMOUTH 28 SUTTON & EPSOM 25: Sat. 1st Oct. Sutton & Epsom travelled to Chapel Gate with confidence following their opening win of the season against Brighton the week before. … READ MORE

COUNCIL PLANNING TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

“Frackin’-hell!” – in Surrey?

October 2, 2022

Epsom and Ewell has so far escaped the grant of licences for shale-gas exploration. Other Boroughs in Surrey are targeted. 25th September Business and Energy Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg announced: “In … READ MORE

Housing plan flying in the face of opposition

October 1, 2022

Wisley Airfield town plan: We report on a Surrey housing application that illuminates issues all local boroughs face today [Ed.] : To paraphrase from a popular TV show: “Wrong location, … READ MORE

BOROUGH HISTORY COUNCIL CULTURE

Stretching Resources?

October 1, 2022

Both “The Horton” (Arts Centre) and The Horton Cemetery featured on the agenda of the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Strategy and Resources committee Thursday 29th September. For the second … READ MORE

ATHLETICS SPORTS

Ring-tails are heads for Harriers

October 1, 2022

Epsom and Ewell Harriers sang “God Save The King” and then won some races on Ashtead Common. Sunday 25th September. Lauren Johnson triumphing in the 10K fun run and her … READ MORE

More trees please for Surrey

Surrey County Council will receive £298,000 from the Defra Local Authority Treescapes Fund (LATF) to increase tree planting and keep on target with the planting of 1.2 million trees, one … READ MORE

Tongham Tories Tetchy Tongues Ticked Off

Epsom and Ewell Times’s inspiration, “The Guildford Dragon” was a victim of inappropriate comments from two Guildford Councillors. Report from LDRS: Two Guildford councillors breached the authority’s code of conduct … READ MORE

HEALTH NEWS

Should go to Specsavers not Epsom Hospital?

Our special correspondent shares his local experience. In the good old days before Covid 19 you could visit the surgery to book to see a doctor, or instead telephone. You … READ MORE

Surrey social media sex fiend gets 18 years

A man who used multiple personas to target children online has been sentenced to 18 years behind bars in a case the Guildford Judge called ‘the worst I’ve seen for … READ MORE

29th September 2022

24 October 2022

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Welcome to our update for weekly and fortnightly subscribers.

Epsom Advice Bureau Board boost before bad times

Four new trustees have joined Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell’s (CAEE) Board to guide and leadthe charity as it approaches what will undoubtedly be a very difficult winter. Peter Edwards, … READ MORE

Epsom and Ewell not stung by this Surrey debt scandal

Three Surrey councils are owed a total of £30million by a council which has seen the government intervene in its borrowing problems. The government announced this month that after “serious … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Council’s memorial benches to Co-Vid victims

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is installing 14 memorial benches across the Borough to commemorate all the lives lost in the Covid-19 pandemic. Metal benches have been placed at Alexandra Recreations … READ MORE

Away win for Epsom and Ewell FC

Godalming Town 1-3 Epsom & Ewell FC. Tuesday 27th. After a ten day break, a strong Salts line up had to work extremely hard to secure victory at Weycourt on … READ MORE

COMMUNITY NEWS

Strengthening Epsom’s Seniors

September 27, 2022

Epsom Strength and Balance is celebrating five years of helping seniors in the local community stay stronger and keep upright longer. Karen Williamson changed career to one in the fitness industry … READ MORE

ARTS COMMUNITY

Surrey Art for Ukraine

September 27, 2022

ShedArt Gallery will be painting for Epsom based Surrey Stands With Ukraine during Mole Valley Arts Alive in October. There will be paintings of sunflowers and other subjects in different … READ MORE

Epsom Beavers away in Surrey woods

September 27, 2022

Beavers and adults from 8th/14th Epsom (Air Scouts) and 3rd Epsom (St Martins) joined over 400 Beavers and leaders from other Surrey Scout groups. Beavers Go Wild is an overnight … READ MORE

COMMUNITY HEALTH VOLUNTEERS

Epsom’s rugby team beat Brighton

September 25, 2022

SUTTON & EPSOM 42 – BRIGHTON 24. Saturday 24th September. Rugby returned to Rugby Lane, Epsom on Saturday after a temporary weather induced hiatus. Brighton arrived on the back of … READ MORE

Painting the Town Purple against Polio

September 25, 2022

The Rotary Club of Epsom will mark historic progress toward a polio-free world while urging the community to help end the paralyzing disease. On Saturday 22nd October 2022 Epsom Rotary … READ MORE

ARTS COMMUNITY NEWS

Ukrainian refugees made welcome by King’s rep.

September 25, 2022

Vice Lord Lieutenant of Surrey Sir Stephen Lamport came to Epsom Saturday 24th September. Addressing an audience in Epsom Methodist Church he condemned the aggression of Russian President Putin. He … READ MORE

ARTS NEWS

Gabriel Lachin trio perform Epsom 20.09.2022

Piano jazz cabaret in Epsom

Jazz pianist Gabriel Latchin’s Trio performed in the Oaks Room (Conservative Club, Church St Epsom) on Tuesday last. The ever-growing Epsom Jazz Club audience were thrilled with the booking. The … READ MORE

COMMUNITY

Bloom awards for Epsom and Ewell

It has been announced yesterday that Epsom & Ewell have both won silver in the annual South & South East in Bloom competition. Stoneleigh was awarded a commendation in this … READ MORE

County Town to charge congestion?

Not an Epsom and Ewell report but Guildford’s ambitions may signal a local future? [Ed.] Congestion charge could be coming to Guildford as the council looks at ways to reduce … READ MORE

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Improving local voter access

A review of all polling districts and polling places in Epsom & Ewell is taking place following the recent boundary review by the Local Government Boundary Commission. The purpose of … READ MORE

Families ‘in limbo’ as SCC fails on school transport

September 22, 2022

Nearly 150 families have been left “in limbo” and facing additional stress without school transport as Surrey County Council deals with more than 500 applications. The authority said “urgent” steps … READ MORE

22nd September 2022

24 October 2022

Walk, cycle, scoot – don’t drive!

September 21, 2022

Surrey County Council will launch a new campaign on World Car Free Day, 22 September, to encourage residents to change the way they travel to stay healthy, save money and … READ MORE

Surrey Police’s ‘nervy’ moments before Queen’s funeral

September 21, 2022

Surrey Police chiefs have revealed the “nervy” moments they had ahead of the Queen’s funeral passing through the county. While the operation “went very well” from the force’s perspective, those … READ MORE

COMMUNITY HEALTH

New Surrey home for young with mental health needs

A £10million mental health unit which will allow young people to be treated nearer to home is under construction in Charlwood. The new facility will have 12 beds for young people … READ MORE

If Crossrail 2 came to Epsom……

Plans were published by Transport for London and Network rail for a north south route running from Wimbledon to New Southgate in the north under the name of Crossrail 2. … READ MORE

The Cost of Spending a Penny

Following the demise of the public toilets on the B290 up on Epsom Downs, The Epsom and Ewell Times reports on the current Council provision of conveniences for the public: … READ MORE

Sluggish Start Fatal For Sutton & Epsom RFC

CAMBERLEY 43 – SUTTON & EPSOM 21, Saturday 17th September. Sutton & Epsom had not played a league fixture at Watchetts Recreation Ground since January 2013. They renewed acquaintances with … READ MORE

From 0-0 draw to 6-1 triumph

Today we catch up with two match reports for Epsom and Ewell FC courtesy of Richard Lambert. Forest Row 0-0 Epsom & Ewell – abandoned after 82 minutes – Southern … READ MORE

The People of Epsom and Ewell say thank you

September 19, 2022

and goodbye to a regular Royal visitor to our Borough.

15th September 2022

24 October 2022

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BUSINESS

NESCOT opens to the public

September 15, 2022

In the heart of Epsom and Ewell, The North-East Surrey College of Technology has a range of activities and courses available to the general public. From theatre hire, Saturday courses, … READ MORE

BUSINESS NEWS

Coursera & NESCOT to enhance further education

September 12, 2022

Coursera Inc., a global online learning platform, has announced that it is partnering with North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT), to both enhance and expand teaching delivery, and to prepare … READ MORE

New Downs Hack Canter in the running…

September 12, 2022

From 1st October 2022, a new turf Hack Canter on Walton Downs will be provided and maintained for leisure horse riders on Epsom and Walton Downs. This will replace the … READ MORE

Saturday’s rugby: SUTTON & EPSOM 22 -BANBURY 26

September 12, 2022

A two minute silence for the Late Queen was observed before this tightly fought match played out on 10th September 2022. This fixture would have been the first league encounter … READ MORE

BOROUGH HISTORY NEWS

God Save the Queen, Long Live the King

September 9, 2022

Since 1946 Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II missed only three Derby Races held in Epsom. In tribute to Her love of the event the magnificent Queen’s Stand, opened in … READ MORE

Let’s go Electric Epsom and Ewell

September 8, 2022

Friday 9 September is World EV day, a global movement to celebrate switching to electric vehicles and driving change. In Surrey, almost half our emissions come from transport, and about half … READ MORE

Containing the Problem. A lesson in enforcement.

September 8, 2022

Keeping with our current focus on planning matters. Woking Borough Council contain the container problem of a posh hotel. Read Local Democracy Reporter Emily Coady-Stemp’s report here. A Surrey mansion … READ MORE

The Edge of development for Elmbridge

September 8, 2022

Epsom and Ewell Times has reported recently on planning dilemmas for our Borough. We are not alone in facing pressure on Green Belt land. 2 miles away from the edge … READ MORE

8th September 2022

24 October 2022

Welcome to your weekly update.

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Salts strike Anvils from League Cup

September 7, 2022

Crawley Down Gatwick 2-3 Epsom & Ewell FC. Southern Combination League Peter Bentley Cup – Second Round. Tuesday 6th September 2022. Report Source: www.eefconline.co.uk Reporter: Richard Lambert. Our first ever … READ MORE

COMMUNITY NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Epsom’s Ashley Centre stands with Ukraine

September 7, 2022

The Ashley Centre in Epsom provided premises in the Mall to Surrey Stands With Ukraine rent and bills free since 7th March 2022. Now the unit is required for retailing. … READ MORE

COMMUNITY HEALTH NEWS

Epsom Hospital looks to ‘terrible’ Australian flu season

September 7, 2022

Epsom and St Helier hospital staff will be encouraged to get their flu jab after a “terrible” Australian flu season which can be a sign of things to come in the … READ MORE

Civilised protest to save civilisation?

September 5, 2022

Sunday 4th Sept, Epsom & Ewell’s climate action group put on a hard-hitting and thought-provoking street-theatre performance in Epsom centre. Right in the middle of town, on the big crossroads … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS PLANNING

BBC misreports Epsom and Ewell planning?

September 5, 2022

On Friday 2nd September Mark Easton, the BBC’s top home affairs reporter, swooped down on Epsom and Ewell. Our Borough suffers from nimbyism and we could easily meet our housing … READ MORE

MARK TODD WESTMINSTER

Opposite views from Westminster

September 5, 2022

As explained when launching our View from Westminster feature the Epsom and Ewell Times will occasionally carry viewpoints from the other parties. Here is Mark Todd, Labour’s local Parliamentary spokesperson’s … READ MORE

Rugby opener: Bracknell 34 Sutton & Epsom 14

September 4, 2022

With ten changes to the Sutton and Epsom squad that ended last season and five debutants, Messrs Benton J, Bunting, Craig, Glanville and Tame, the Black & Whites embarked on … READ MORE

HEALTH NEWS

Local hospital’s building woes

September 3, 2022

Buildings “Absolutely not fit for purpose”, a meeting has heard as staff at St Helier hospital are trying to provide care. NHS bosses were told about a labour ward with … READ MORE

BUSINESS

An Epsom style of socialism?

September 2, 2022

Surrey’s first food hall, Epsom Social, has just opened its doors on 29th August. The 200 seat venue will bring together 8 food vendors, with a central bar serving local … READ MORE

Councillors agonise over student accommodation plan.

September 1, 2022

Council postpone a controversial planning application for their own site visit. Mr Colin Preston’s plan to knock down a neglected house called Green Gables in Ashley Road, Epsom was deferred. … READ MORE

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BUSINESS NEWS

Strikes cross East St., Epsom

September 1, 2022

Following a strike of mail workers and a picket at Epsom’s East Street Sorting Office CWU workers picket the telephone exchange on the other side of the street. See our … READ MORE

Surrey Councils at local plan loggerheads?

September 1, 2022

Spelthorne councillors are “not behind” the authority’s plans for 9,000 homes in the borough, according to a neighbouring council. An Elmbridge Borough Council response to Spelthorne’s draft local plan also … READ MORE

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24 October 2022

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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

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

BOROUGH HISTORY COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUNTEERS

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

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

COMMUNITY FOODBANK HEALTH VOLUNTEERS

“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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT VOLUNTEERS

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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY COUNCIL NATURE NEWS VOLUNTEERS

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

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

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

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

COUNCIL NATURE TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

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

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

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

4th August 2022

24 October 2022

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

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

Epsom’s Summer school sanctuary for refugees

BOROUGH HISTORY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

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

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

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

More on Epsom and Ewell and Surrey and ULEZ

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

Cost of living crisis fails to reach the Surrey summit

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

£1.1 million special investment in Epsom school

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

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

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….

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

August Police warn drink drivers in Surrey

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

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

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’s last minute opposition to ULEZ extension.

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

“Statement of community involvement” involves what about what?

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?

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 targeting the homeless

ARTS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

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

Blues on a bandura blow minds in Epsom

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

Did the Inspector get to the Bottom of this?

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

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

28th July 2022

24 October 2022

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

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

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