COUNCIL FINANCES

No budging on Council budget

14 February 2024

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

LOCAL HISTORY

Spitfire downed Messerschmitt over Epsom

14 February 2024

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

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

2 years on Epsom to gather in solidarity with Ukraine 

13 February 2024

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

BUSINESS COMMUNITY NEWS

30 years’ smile stamped on local Post Offices

12 February 2024

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

HOUSING NEWS

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

12 February 2024

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

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Salts defeated in presence of legend

11 February 2024

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

CRIME NEWS

Murder investigation in Epsom

9 February 2024

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

BUSINESS NEWS

Another news in store for Epsom!

9 February 2024

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

CRIME POLICING

Epsom PC is tough on crime and the causes of crime

9 February 2024

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

EDUCATION NEWS

Epsom MP cuts ribbon of new nursery

9 February 2024

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

BUSINESS NEWS

Primark to open in Epsom

9 February 2024

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

EDUCATION LOCAL HISTORY NEWS

Ada of Surrey inspires big AI project

7 February 2024

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

COUNCIL SPORTS

LibDems call “Love All” for local tennis

7 February 2024

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

BUSINESS HEALTH

Dementia nurses coming closer to Epsom

7 February 2024

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

NEWS WESTMINSTER

Surrey’s Tory MPs exiting the County

6 February 2024

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

COUNCIL HEALTH

Surrey boost for mental health includes Epsom

6 February 2024

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

RUGBY SPORTS

Epsom dig deep to beat Gravesend

5 February 2024

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

EDUCATION NEWS

Robot puts study at home pupil in the classroom

5 February 2024

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

NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

M25 diversion cost me £12.50 ULEZ charge

5 February 2024

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

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Epsom youth show a taste for cooking

5 February 2024

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

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Twice led, thrice beaten….

5 February 2024

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

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

Red, blue and orange go Green in belt protest

4 February 2024

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

COUNCIL COUNCIL CONSTITUTION

“Audit and Scrutiny” under scrutiny

4 February 2024

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

COMMUNITY LOCAL HISTORY

Petition to reclaim Horton Cemetery from property speculator

3 February 2024

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

BUSINESS NEWS

Thames Water’s reputation going down the drain

3 February 2024

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

EDUCATION NEWS

NESCOT Saturday academies for the young

2 February 2024

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

COUNCIL COUNCIL CONSTITUTION PLANNING

When a meeting is not a meeting, in brief.

1 February 2024

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

NATURE NEWS

Chalking up a victory for the Hogsmill

31 January 2024

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

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

Minister gets heavy on a Local Plan delay

31 January 2024

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

COUNCIL FINANCES

How far will £500m go for Surrey Councils?

30 January 2024

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

EDUCATION NEWS

Top stuff for Cuddington Croft

30 January 2024

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

COUNCIL HEALTH

A helping hand from the Council

30 January 2024

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

RUGBY SPORTS

The Battle of Medway lost

29 January 2024

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

NEWS WESTMINSTER

LibDems in the market for power in Epsom and Ewell?

29 January 2024

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

COUNCIL FINANCES

A question of pay for Epsom and Ewell Borough Council

27 January 2024

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

NEWS POLICING

Surrey Police funding: not a fair cop

27 January 2024

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

COMMUNITY FAITH VOLUNTEERS

Longmead gets a Godly clean-up

27 January 2024

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

COUNCIL NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

COUNCIL NEWS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

“Heat and Dust” epic in Epsom

25 January 2024

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

HEALTH NEWS

Local A&Es stretched in the cold snap

24 January 2024

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

COUNCIL CRIME HEALTH

Different ways to tackle foul-deeds

24 January 2024

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

NEWS POLICING

Surrey Police all clean in the wash

23 January 2024

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

BUSINESS NEWS

Maintaining business standards in Surrey

23 January 2024

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

COUNCIL FINANCES

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

22 January 2024

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

ARTS COUNCIL LOCAL HISTORY

A blast celebrates 40 years past of Epsom Playhouse

22 January 2024

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

COUNCIL COUNCIL CONSTITUTION

Should we have a petition about petitions?

21 January 2024

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

COUNCIL EDUCATION HEALTH

Epsom centre brings hope to youth who need support

20 January 2024

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

COUNCIL PLANNING

Mystery Local Plan critic revealed

20 January 2024

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

COMMUNITY COUNCIL CRIME

Council’s contribution to our safety

19 January 2024

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

COUNCIL HEALTH

Council wants to prevent suicides

19 January 2024

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

COUNCIL FINANCES VOLUNTEERS

Local Co-Vid volunteers rewarded with Council support

19 January 2024

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

COUNCIL FINANCES

Relative relief about Epsom and Ewell’s debt?

18 January 2024

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

NEWS WESTMINSTER

Conservatives adopt new contender for Parliament

17 January 2024

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

COUNCIL EDUCATION

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

17 January 2024

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

COUNCIL HEALTH

Surrey team addicted to changing futures

17 January 2024

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

LOCAL HISTORY NATURE

Grate find in Epsom’s Millennium Green

15 January 2024

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

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

Councillors belted-up on Green Belt?

15 January 2024

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

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

In the footsteps of the great man?

14 January 2024

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

RUGBY SPORTS

Local rugby team not blinded by Old Alley

14 January 2024

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

COUNCIL NATURE

Improving Surrey’s rights of way

14 January 2024

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

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Dancing for the Wells

14 January 2024

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

BUSINESS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Drills in the Hills lawful

10 January 2024

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

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

East Street Development gets Green Light

9 January 2024

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

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

Ruxley Lane development on casting vote

9 January 2024

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

COUNCIL PLANNING

Ewell derelict site gets development go-ahead

9 January 2024

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

NEWS

Neutrality Council for Epsom and Ewell Times

9 January 2024

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

RUGBY SPORTS

Battersea power ahead of local rugby team

8 January 2024

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

FOOTBALL SPORTS

A goal conceded for every year not played

7 January 2024

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

ARTS COUNCIL

Dorking Halls to get refit

6 January 2024

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

COUNCIL HOUSING

Homeless child will have his day in court

6 January 2024

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

NEWS SPORTS

Something special for Surrey athletes

4 January 2024

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

HOUSING NEWS

Surrey social landlord downgraded by regulator

4 January 2024

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

COUNCIL NEWS

Surrey chief moves on after 6 years

4 January 2024

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

HEALTH NEWS

Surrey braces for doctors’ strike

3 January 2024

Hospitals and health services across Surrey are bracing themselves for the longest “and most difficult” strike in NHS history. Junior doctors, who make up about half of the medical workforce,  … READ MORE

EDUCATION NEWS

Epsom and Ewell schools get new CEO

3 January 2024

The new chief executive of one of the country’s biggest multi academy trusts has a busy schedule in place as he prepares to visit all 42 schools under his watch … READ MORE

COUNCIL POLICING

Peeling away Police Report

2 January 2024

Cllr Alex Coley (RA Ruxley) is Chair of the borough’s Crime & Disorder committee and Epsom & Ewell’srepresentative on the Surrey Police & Crime Panel, which holds the Police and … READ MORE

CRIME NEWS

Miracle escape in Ewell for octogenarian

30 December 2023

Motorist John Woods, who is lucky to be alive after a pre-Christmas accident, has appealed for public help in tracking down the hit-and-run driver responsible. John, aged 84, of Tolworth, … READ MORE

ARTS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Conquering disability through art

30 December 2023

Conquest Art CIO was founded in Cheam in 1978 by artist Ursula Hulme MBE and now has 15 groups throughout England The members have a wide range of health problems … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES HOUSING

Underinvestment hits most vulnerable

30 December 2023

The “most vulnerable” people in Woking will be made to find new homes after their extra care facility failed vital fire safety checks and was “all but condemned”. Brockhill Extra … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Horley make mincemeat of Epsom and Ewell

30 December 2023

Horley Town 4-0 Epsom & Ewell FC. Combined Counties League – Premier Division. Saturday 23rd December 2023. Exactly six years to the day since we last visited Horley Town, we … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES

Surrey Borough running up big debts

30 December 2023

Runnymede Borough Council has been served formal notice over its “significant debt” and an over reliance on commercial income to support its services. The Department for Levelling up, Housing and … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES

Tory leader pleads with Tory Government

30 December 2023

Taxpayers in Surrey are likely to be hit with a 5 per cent rate rise because the one-year Government funding package won’t cover the county council’s £13.5 million budget gap, its … READ MORE

COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Surrey getting greener?

30 December 2023

Following its declaration of a climate emergency in 2019, Surrey County Council has been on a mission to combat climate change and significantly slash carbon emissions. The council aims to … READ MORE

COUNCIL HEALTH

Catalogue of errors – death inquest

30 December 2023

A Woking family has spoken of their “incredibly difficult time” after losing their son saying “there is nothing that can take away the pain”. Their comments came after an inquest … READ MORE

COUNCIL HOUSING PLANNING

Green Belt off or relaxed a notch?

21 December 2023

Excitement has been stirred by Michael Gove‘s announcement 19th December that housing targets are advisory not mandatory. This change may mean a shift in Epsom and Ewell‘s Draft Local Plan … READ MORE

ARTS COMMUNITY

Epsom Pianist scores 50 out of 101

20 December 2023

In 2022 Epsom Choral Society celebrated its centenary. For very nearly half that century Marion Lea has accompanied the singers on the piano. Marion Lea, an acclaimed freelance pianist and … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Wish their paths had not crossed?

20 December 2023

Epsom & Ewell FC 0-2 Tadley Calleva*. Combined Counties League – Premier Division Tuesday 19th December 2023. On a rather chilly Tuesday evening at the Madgwick in front of less … READ MORE

ARTS EDUCATION

Caught the Christmas Epsom Stagecoach to Paris

20 December 2023

20 DECEMBER 2023: Gifted students from local Stagecoach Performing Arts Epsom were chosen to take part in Disney’s festive show, Let’s Sing, in Disneyland Paris at the weekend. The troupe of 21 … READ MORE

BUSINESS TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Gatwick 2nd runway sneaking in?

20 December 2023

Protesters against the expansion of Gatwick airport have said a new consultation on planning changes is an attempt to “sneak” a second runway through the back door. Gatwick Airport is … READ MORE

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Local hospital plea to use 111 unless urgent

20 December 2023

A spike in very unwell patients has put indescribable pressure on St George’s, Epsom, and St Helier’s emergency departments – and with Christmas and doctors’ strikes on the way, demand … READ MORE

CHRIS GRAYLING COMMUNITY WESTMINSTER

Epsom and Ewell MP’s Christmas message

20 December 2023

This has been a particularly challenging year for many people locally, and so in my Christmas message I want to pay particular tribute to all of those working for local … READ MORE

RUGBY SPORTS

Somewhat resigned by Reigatians

18 December 2023

Sutton & Epsom RFC 21 – Old Reigatian 38. Saturday 16th December. In the reverse fixture Old Reigatian finally subdued a stubborn Sutton and Epsom 35-29 after a game offluctuating … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Goalless draw with bottom side

18 December 2023

Colliers Wood United 0-0 Epsom & Ewell FC. Combined Counties League – Premier Division. Saturday 16th December 2023. On Saturday, two clubs; each placed in precarious positions in the League, … READ MORE

ARTS COUNCIL

“The Wizard of Oz” works its magic in Epsom

16 December 2023

Friday 15th December was opening night for this seasons annual pantomime at the Epsom Playhouse. Kate Spiller, founder of the production company said “We are delighted to present the classic … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES

Top salary for bottom borough

16 December 2023

Woking Borough Council’s new managing director will be tasked with navigating its “grave” and  “extremely vulnerable position” – and be paid more than any other council CEO’s salary while they … READ MORE

COUNCIL HEALTH

Magic Table for Adults with Dementia 

16 December 2023

Residents and staff at Banstead Library celebrated the launch of the award-winning innovation from the Netherlands. The Tovertafel (Dutch for “magic table”), is a ceiling mounted projector that projects light games … READ MORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL VOLUNTEERS

Epsom and Ewell Borough of Sanctuary

15 December 2023

Epsom and Ewell is now poised to be a Borough of Sanctuary. Largely due to the extraordinary efforts of Nina Kaye and Jo Sherring of the Epsom and Ewell Refugee … READ MORE

COUNCIL COUNCIL CONSTITUTION

Two Q or Not to Q? That was the Q….

15 December 2023

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council debated public participation in its committees on Tuesday 12th December. A proposed amendment to standing orders has the effect of restricting a member of the public … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES

Epsom and Ewell Council staff awarded 6%

15 December 2023

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council 12th December agreed to award its staff a 6% increase to their salaries. Councillors had been advised that despite inflation moderating to some extent through … READ MORE

HEALTH NEWS POLICING

Doctor struck off where police found insufficient evidence

15 December 2023

A Surrey doctor who used his position to gain the trust of a woman before choking and sexually assaulting her has been struck off. Former Royal Surrey County Hospital doctor … READ MORE

ARTS CULTURE

Little Solemn Mass

15 December 2023

Ashtead Choral Society – Petite Messe Solennelle by Rossini. 4 November 2023 at St Martin’s Church, Epsom. A Review. Rossini’s singular foray into large scale religious choral composition, his ‘Small, … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES

Epsom and Ewell Council goes East

13 December 2023

Councillors at Epsom & Ewell Borough Council voted last night to undertake the relocation of the council’s Town Hall accommodation. Staff currently located at the Town Hall will move to … READ MORE

COUNCIL COUNCIL CONSTITUTION

Alderman awards for Epsom and Ewell trio

13 December 2023

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Tuesday 12th December conferred the title Alderman of the Borough on three men who long served the district as local councillors. Former Councillor Eber Kington … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES PLANNING

Local Plan costs eat into Council reserves

13 December 2023

An officers’ report to the Council advised a further £629,000 is required to progress the Local Plan 2022-2040. The matter was considered by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Strategy and Resources … READ MORE

COUNCIL NEWS

Smoke safety lessons for Surrey services

12 December 2023

A 63-year-old bedridden man was killed in a house fire after smoking in bed, shortly after an “inexperienced” officer carried out an “unscrutinised” safety visit of his independent living flat. … READ MORE

BUSINESS COUNCIL NEWS

Surrey borough kicks up a stink about stink

11 December 2023

More than 200 tankers of human poo were shipped in to Camberley from across Surrey, Hampshire and London, saving Thames Water millions in potential pollution fines and its sewage trucks … READ MORE

COMMUNITY FOOTBALL VOLUNTEERS

Community Football hero retires

11 December 2023

Christ Church United Football Club is a community club that has been coaching the childrenof Epsom since the early ’90’s.   The club that’s always welcomed both boys and girls … READ MORE

ARTS LOCAL HISTORY

The Wisdom of Epsom

11 December 2023

The Wizard of Oz is this year’s Epsom Playhouse Pantomime. Running Friday 15th December 2023 to Monday 1st January 2024. Book Tickets HERE. And it is a good excuse to … READ MORE

RUGBY SPORTS

Top dog toppled in windy contest

11 December 2023

Beckenham RFC 22 – Sutton & Epsom RFC 26. Saturday 9th December. Saturday marked the start of the home stretch with the first of the reverse fixtures. In Week 2both … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Salts beat County Town, or City?

11 December 2023

Epsom & Ewell 4-3 Guildford City. Combined Counties League – Premier Division. Saturday 9th December 2023. On Saturday we welcomed Guildford City to our temporary home at Cobham for a … READ MORE

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

RAAC’s latest victim

11 December 2023

Redhill Library has had to close with immediate effect following further investigations of the known reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the building. The closure of the library will allow … READ MORE

COUNCIL FINANCES

Surrey County chief talks to the BBC

7 December 2023

Cllr Tim Oliver, Conservative Leader of Surrey County Council was interviewed this morning on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme by Amol Rajan. Also Chairman of the County Council Network he … READ MORE

COMMUNITY NATURE VOLUNTEERS

Dedicated Epsom tree-man

4 December 2023

Dedication event at Alexandra Recreation Ground honours local hero Mike Ford Epsom & Ewell, 3rd December 2023. In a heart warming event volunteers from Friends of Alexandra Park and the … READ MORE

COUNCIL TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Draft advice may lead to energy savings

4 December 2023

Surrey County Council has been awarded £745,000 of funding through the Local Energy Advice Demonstrator (LEAD) project, to trial new and innovative approaches to tackle residential energy emissions, help residents … READ MORE

RUGBY SPORTS

Unflagging Bunting clinches victory at the end

4 December 2023

Sutton & Epsom RFC 21 Old Colfeians 17 Saturday 2nd December. Old Colfeians arrived at Rugby Lane as the form team in the league with five victories onthe spin. Meanwhile … READ MORE

FOOTBALL SPORTS

Salts fail to clear foggy condition

3 December 2023

Alton 2-0 Epsom & Ewell FC. Combined Counties League – Premier Division. Saturday 2nd December 2023. “Sorry you had to see that” said our young Captain Harvey Keogh as a … READ MORE

LOCAL HISTORY

Surrey women who stood for Parliament 1918

2 December 2023

On 14th December 1918 women across the country turned out in their thousands to first vote in a General Election. In some areas they outnumbered men voters by 20 to … READ MORE

HEALTH NEWS

Local HIV testing proves its worth

2 December 2023

Tens of thousands of patients going to St George’s, Epsom and St Helier’s emergency departments (EDs) have been tested for HIV in the past year, thanks to a pioneering scheme … READ MORE

EDUCATION WESTMINSTER

Sunak in Surrey

1 December 2023

The University of Surrey welcomed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Guildford MP Angela Richardson to campus on Thursday (30 November). Epsom and Ewell Times notes the Guildford Parliamentary Constituency is … READ MORE