Council Finances

Epsom reserves vs investment

29 September 2025

A bid to raid a Epsom and Ewell council’s multi-million pound property reserves to pay for crumbling public buildings has been thrown out by councillors. Epsom and Ewell Borough councillors … Read More

Community Health

Rehabilitation Hub in Leatherhead rehabilitated

29 September 2025

Epsom residents are set to benefit from a new integrated musculoskeletal (MSK) facility following a significant investment at Leatherhead Hospital. The Leach Rehabilitation Hub has undergone a comprehensive transformation, creating … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Stage 2 Examination of Epsom & Ewell’s Local Plan opens Tuesday

28 September 2025

The Inspector appointed to examine Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s draft Local Plan, C Masters MA (Hons) FRTPI, will open Stage 2 hearings at Epsom Town Hall, The Parade, KT18 … Read More

Council Council constitution

Caterham’s parochial battle…. a sign of things to come?

27 September 2025

Caterham could soon be governed by a single town council after a majority of residents backed the idea – but the proposal has split opinion among councillors and locals. At … Read More

Horse racing Sports

Epsom Racecourse: Preview and Tips for Sunday’s Seven-Race Card

27 September 2025

It’s Epsom Racecourse’s season finale Sunday, and the seven-race card card features the Apprentices’ Derby Handicap, alongside four other handicaps, a conditions stakes and a novice. Read on for a … Read More

Council Transport

Half price Surrey bus journeys for under 20s soar to one million

27 September 2025

19,000 young people aged 20 and under are now benefitting from 50% off bus journeys across Surrey. The Surrey LINK card was developed by Surrey County Council in 2023 to … Read More

Council Education

Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity expands into 70 Surrey schools

27 September 2025

The Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINs) has begun its second year in Surrey, extending support from 41 to 70 schools. The programme, a joint initiative by NHS … Read More

Arts Community Culture

Guildford theatre stage for a community cultural hub

27 September 2025

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre marks 60th birthday with major transformation On Wednesday 10 September, the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford hosted a 60th Birthday Concert celebrating both a milestone anniversary and … Read More

Community News

Bookham to get new community centre

24 September 2025

After six years of waiting and false starts, Bookham is finally getting a new community centre. The old Bookham Youth Centre on Lower Road shut its doors in 2019 after … Read More

Community Council

Surrey’s “suffer the little children…” tested

24 September 2025

Plans to turn a family house into a home for vulnerable children on a Surrey street have been given the green light despite strong opposition from its future neighbours. A … Read More

Community Education

Surrey Uni finds gay vets face discrimination

24 September 2025

A new study from the University of Surrey and the Royal Veterinary College has highlighted the ongoing presence of discrimination and its impact on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other … Read More

Council Transport

Epsom’s potholes. We’re not alone…

24 September 2025

‘Sink holes happen’ was the blunt message from a Surrey highways officer when asked if the council had the budget to repair five crumbling suburban roads. In fairness, council budgets … Read More

Education News

Epsom and Ewell’s NESCOT plumbs the heights

24 September 2025

Nescot’s gas and plumbing apprenticeship provision has been awarded a City & Guilds End Point Assessment (EPA) plaque for excellence in apprenticeship delivery. Elizabeth Akinlaja, City & Guilds Business Development … Read More

Community Culture Local History

Epsom & Ewell’s French racing twin is a favourite

24 September 2025

The Château de Chantilly has been selected as Monument Préféré des Français 2025 (France’s Favourite Monument), surpassing 13 other iconic sites in a national vote. It succeeds the 24 Hours … Read More

Community Faith

Thousands of Young Muslims Gather in Surrey to Raise the Union Flag

24 September 2025

While London headlines were recently dominated by a divisive political rally, a very different gathering of young British Muslims took place quietly in the Surrey countryside. From 19–21 September 2025, … Read More

Community Environment Planning

From field to fight: Bramley camp faces enforcement questions

23 September 2025

An unauthorised traveller camp has been built on land earmarked for inclusion in the Surrey Hills National Landscape – and now plans to make the site permanent have been submitted. … Read More

Rugby Sports

Reigatian Hoodoo Broken: Sutton and Epsom Scale the Heights

23 September 2025

Old Reigatian 14 Sutton and Epsom RFC 49. Saturday 20th September. Sutton and Epsom may have enjoyed the better start to the campaign with two victories compared to their opponent’s … Read More

Arts Council

Dorking Halls to shut again for restoration?

20 September 2025

One of Surrey’s “largest and most comprehensive arts and performance” spaces could shut its doors again if the next phase of its near £10m revamp is approved. Dorking Halls closed … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Elmbridge resists London’s creep into Surrey

20 September 2025

Outline plans for 60 homes on the edge of a Surrey village have been scrapped again in a bid to stop “London creeping towards us”. Elmbridge councillors said the land … Read More

Community Health

Epsom residents to get “care closer to home”?

20 September 2025

Residents across East Surrey and Surrey Downs are set to benefit from more joined-up healthcare closer to home, as the area becomes one of the first in the country to … Read More

Council Transport

Dorking to slow down?

20 September 2025

Plans to cut speed limits in Dorking town centre to 20mph are being considered. Surrey County Council is looking at cutting speeds along the A25 Reigate Road, West Street, South … Read More

Council Finances

Surrey Heath steps up sell-off drive as council debts mount

20 September 2025

Surrey Heath Borough Council is accelerating the disposal of local assets to reduce its debts, with both car parks and town centre shops now on the block. At its September … Read More

Business Council Planning

Energy storage plan takes a battering from a Surrey Council

20 September 2025

A bid to build a huge battery storage farm on green belt land in Shepperton has been thrown out after councillors decided it didn’t pass the ‘special circumstances’ test needed to build … Read More

Education Westminster

Epsom and Ewell MP calls for SEND action

17 September 2025

Helen Maguire MP for Epsom and Ewell renewed her call for immediate government action to address the crisis in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, following her attendance at … Read More

Housing News Planning

Big housing development coming to Guildford

17 September 2025

Guildford could soon see one of its biggest housing developments in decades, with fresh plans submitted to build up to 1,800 new homes at Gosden Hill. Developers Martin Grant Homes … Read More

Community Health

Laser gift to Epsom Hospital shines light on the hand of Jimmy Hendry

17 September 2025

The arrival of a major piece of medical equipment always lifts spirits among hospital staff—but the recent installation of a £40,000 laser at Epsom General Orthopaedics held particular poignancy, bringing … Read More

Business Education

Surrey Uni studies the climate friendly way to grow our lettuces

17 September 2025

Vertical farming has been hailed as a futuristic answer to Britain’s food security challenges – but a new study led by the University of Surrey suggests the picture is more … Read More

Business Community News

Big improvements required of Epsom care home

17 September 2025

An Epsom care home has been told it needs to make big improvements after inspectors found residents were being left to lead “very isolated lives.” Fir Trees House, a residential … Read More

Arts Culture News

Epsom’s Milly to share spotlight with West End star Kerry Ellis

17 September 2025

Local talent will step into the limelight at the Epsom Playhouse this Thursday, when Stagecoach Epsom student Milly Playle performs alongside one of Britain’s most celebrated West End stars, Kerry … Read More

Council Education

Surrey’s education failings cost £1 million

15 September 2025

Surrey County Council’s failings have cost the authority more than £1m in fines and redress payments over the past two years – the vast majority within its education services, newly … Read More

Rugby Sports

Dartford fail to bridge the gap with Epsom rugby

15 September 2025

Sutton and Epsom RFC 33 Dartfordians 29 Saturday 13th September Last season’s meetings between these two clubs reflected the Sutton and Epsom campaign. The early encounter in Bexley was one … Read More

Cricket Sports

13 September 2025

Surrey County Cricket Club ground in the red

A Surrey sports ground is set to get a £114,000 hand out to keep it afloat after the site racked up a big budget shortfall last year. But councillors insist … Read More

Council Housing

No Place Like Home – Until Surrey Sells It

13 September 2025

Families have been left worried sick and children devastated after Surrey County Council decided to sell their homes “to ensure best value” in the “disposal of public assets”. Residents say … Read More

Horse racing Sports

Today’s racing at Epsom racecourse

11 September 2025

This afternoon’s first race is a two-year-olds’ seven-furlong novice (1.37). Each of the seven runners have been seen before, with the best currently presenting as Ollie Sangster’s Red Tsarina, who … Read More

Council News

Epsom library opening to register births and deaths

11 September 2025

Surrey’s Registration & Nationality Service has been undergoing changes over the past year with the aim of providing an improved experience for residents at important life moments. Dated and non-energy … Read More

News Planning Policing

Surrey Police HQ development dogged by flood risks

11 September 2025

Plans to redevelop Surrey Police’s Mount Browne headquarters in Guildford — including a new dog training school — have been green-lit for a second time despite fresh flood risk modelling … Read More

Community Council News

Surrey County Council flags up the flag issue

10 September 2025

Surrey County Council has set the record straight about whether residents can hang flags from lampposts. In a statement shared with councillors and online, the authority said: “We recognise the … Read More

Horse racing Sports

Should Epsom’s Derby revert to Wednesday?

9 September 2025

Epsom-based trainer: make the Derby “London’s Race” as town’s training revival gathers pace “There’s a genuine feel that Epsom is back on the map” Epsom-based trainer George Baker says the … Read More

Council Finances Policing

Surrey Police tax set to rise

8 September 2025

Council tax bills could keep climbing despite warnings residents could be getting less bang for their buck. Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has insisted she “will not ask the public … Read More

Community Council

The young of Epsom and Ewell can be legends

8 September 2025

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is proud to announce its new local initiative – Epsom & Ewell Young Legends – an exciting programme of sports and creative activities taking place … Read More

Rugby Sports

Sutton and Epsom rugby season opener

8 September 2025

Having enjoyed their first winning season since lifting the Level 5 title in 2018-19 Sutton approached this new campaign with renewed vigour, optimism and purpose. The opening fixture was a … Read More

Community Education News

New Centre at Nescot gives vision impaired students “the best of both worlds”

8 September 2025

A new Centre of Excellence for vision impaired young people has opened at the North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot) in Ewell. The initiative is run by the Royal … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Epsom care home to become hotel and staff HMO

7 September 2025

A former Surrey care home is being given a new lease of life – not for elderly residents but as a mix of hotel rooms and shared housing. The Elders, … Read More

News Policing

 Anti-catcalling campaign triggered ‘vitriolic’ backlash

7 September 2025

Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has said the “vitriolic” online abuse she faced after an anti-catcalling trial campaign went viral shows why tackling violence against women and girls must remain … Read More

Local History News Transport

King Athelstan returns to Kingston

7 September 2025

Podcaster and historian Tom Holland was in Kingston on Thursday 4th September to mark the 1,100th anniversary of the coronation of King Athelstan, regarded as England’s first monarch. At a … Read More

News Transport Westminster

Pavement Parking: Epsom & Ewell MP Speaks Out

7 September 2025

3rd September Helen Maguire, Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom & Ewell, spotlighted i

Business Community News

Godstone’s gasworks fury while sinkhole not fixed

3 September 2025

Godstone residents are up in arms over suddenly announced gasworks on a ‘major cut through’’, warning the closures could turn traffic into a nightmare and hit local businesses – all … Read More

Arts Culture Local History

Surrey to mark 50 years since the death of playwright R.C. Sherriff

3 September 2025

This November marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Robert Cedric Sherriff (1896–1975), the Surrey-born playwright and screenwriter best remembered for his First World War play Journey’s End. Sherriff, … Read More

News Policing

3 September 2025

A former Surrey Police officer secretly got back with his ex while under investigation for behaviour in their relationship – then tried to persuade her to retract a statement, a … Read More

Education News

Surrey expansion of SEN places

3 September 2025

An ‘Outstanding’ Surrey school could open a new satellite site at another primary- around eight miles away.  Surrey County Council has revealed plans to expand a top-rated school for children … Read More

Community Faith Local History

Epsom’s Parish Church Marks 200 Years

29 August 2025

This September, Epsom pauses to celebrate the 200th anniversary of its parish church, the Church of St Martin of Tours. For two centuries the building has stood at the centre … Read More

Community Local History News

Two new Epsom and Ewell virtual day trips unveiled

28 August 2025

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has launched two new inclusive tours, part of their Virtual Day Trips series, in partnership with Whistlestop Tours. These tours explore Epsom and Ewell, shining … Read More

Horse racing News

Epsom racecourse caught short of loos on family day

27 August 2025

A long-standing racegoer has written to the Epsom & Ewell Times to complain of what she described as “a complete lack of sanitation facilities” at Epsom Downs Racecourse during the … Read More

Business Health News

Surrey care home concerns

26 August 2025

The death of a 76-year-old man, who was found on the floor with fractured ribs, has led to concerns over safety of the remaining residents at a Surrey care home. … Read More

Horse racing Sports

Epsom’s bank holiday racing results

26 August 2025

The seven-race card at Epsom on Monday afternoon saw a good spread of results with a pair of winning favourites alongside some less anticipated victors, with some very impressive winning … Read More

News Transport

Epsom rail commuters brace for fare increases

26 August 2025

Commuters travelling from Epsom to London terminals are set to pay significantly more for their journeys next year if government policy on rail fares continues unchanged. The current cost of … Read More

Council Finances

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council debt update

26 August 2025

Councils across the UK have added a further £7.8bn to their collective borrowing in the last year, leaving local authorities with debts of £122.2bn – the equivalent of £1,791 for … Read More

Community Housing News

RNIB blind to the interests of its Epsom residents?

24 August 2025

The future of Swail House in Epsom, a landmark housing estate for visually impaired people, has become the subject of debate as residents and the Royal National Institute of Blind … Read More

Education Health News

Prostate cancer vaccine research launched in Surrey

22 August 2025

In September 2025, The Prostate Project, a Guildford-based volunteer-led charity, will launch a £250,000 campaign to raise funds for a prostate cancer research project widely anticipated to be ‘game-changing’.   … Read More

Education News

Epsom schools celebrate GCSE results

22 August 2025

Epsom schools have been celebrating another strong year of GCSE results, with both Glyn School and Rosebery School reporting exceptional performances from the Class of 2025. At Glyn School, 86% … Read More

Community Faith Local History

Epsom commemorates VJ day

18 August 2025

St Martin’s Church, Epsom, was filled on Friday 15th August as the borough came together to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day – the end of the Second World … Read More

Health News

Local MP speaks out on Epsom Hospital’s bed-blocking

16 August 2025

Epsom & Ewell’s MP, Helen Maguire, has called for urgent action on social care after visiting Epsom Hospital’s accident and emergency department this week. The Liberal Democrat MP met hospital … Read More

Business Council

No alcohol sales between 3am and 7am rules Epsom licensing committee

15 August 2025

An Epsom corner shop has been given the green light for longer trading hours – but stopped short of being allowed to serve alcohol 24/7.  Ruxley Food & Wine, an … Read More

Education News

Epsom’s boys’ and girls’ schools celebrate A level results

15 August 2025

Epsom’s two prominent secondary schools, Rosebery and Glyn, are celebrating outstanding A-level and vocational qualification results, with this year’s achievements marking new highs in performance and student destinations. At Rosebery … Read More

Arts Education

Let your A level winners be creative says Epsom’s Arts University

13 August 2025

Ahead of A-level results day and Clearing, University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has written an open letter to parents and carers asking them not to discourage their children from … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Keep our Valley Green say Langley Vale campaigners

13 August 2025

Campaigners in an Epsom village have hit out at proposals to build on “pristine farmland”, warning the plans will destroy a cherished stretch of countryside on the edge of the … Read More

Business Council

New Business Start-Up Surrey Programme

13 August 2025

Budding entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses across Surrey are set to receive a major boost with the launch of the Start-Up Surrey Programme, a dynamic new initiative funded by Surrey County … Read More

Arts Community Culture

Silver musical lines under a cloudless Epsom sky

11 August 2025

On Sunday 10 August, under a radiant summer sky, the Epsom & Ewell Silver Band gave a free open-air concert in Rosebery Park. Families and friends gathered, bringing their own … Read More

Business Community Health

Garage Gives Ewell a Heart-Start

11 August 2025

A busy garage in Ewell that supports a prominent local charity now offers a rather special – and potentially life-saving – service. Autotest MOT in Ruxley Lane recently celebrated its … Read More

Football News Sports

Banned fan cheers on Epsom and Ewell FC from tree

10 August 2025

A lifelong supporter of Epsom & Ewell Football Club has taken to watching matches from a nearby tree after receiving what he describes as an “unwarranted” lifetime ban from the … Read More

Community News

Epsom Mother and Daughter join British Army together

9 August 2025

A mother and daughter from Epsom have completed Army entry training within weeks of each other, marking the start of their respective military careers. Sherene De Stadler, 40, will join … Read More

Council Council constitution

LGR and CGR, what’s the difference for Epsom and Ewell?

8 August 2025

Two sets of initials could soon reshape local democracy in Surrey – and in Epsom & Ewell in particular. LGR – Local Government Reorganisation – is the national government’s plan … Read More

Obituary Sports

Local Epsom lad who became a radio shock-jock in sport passes

8 August 2025

James Whale (Michael James Whale) – 13 May 1951 – 4 August 2025 James Whale was born Michael James Whale on 13 May 1951 in Ewell, Surrey, into a middle-class … Read More

Community Health Local History

What has kept us well in Surrey through the ages?

7 August 2025

How have people in Surrey looked after their wellbeing through the centuries — and what can we learn from them today? That’s the question behind a new year-long heritage and … Read More

Community News Notices

Epsom & Ewell Community Fund Seeks New Chair

7 August 2025

The Epsom & Ewell Community Fund is a philanthropic fund that provides financial support to local charities and projects across the borough. As Chair, your role is to lead a … Read More

Community News

Asylum hotel tension mounts in Surrey

6 August 2025

The leader of Spelthorne Borough Council has again written to the Home Office, demanding the government to abandon controversial plans to use Stanwell Hotel exclusively for single male asylum seekers. … Read More

Council Social care

Carers respite at the Crossroads in Surrey?

6 August 2025

A row has erupted over the sudden withdrawal of Surrey County Council funding for respite care provided by the long-standing charity, Crossroads Care Surrey, leaving hundreds of unpaid carers uncertain … Read More

Council Education Westminster

Surrey MPs slam SEND profiteers

2 August 2025

A new analysis of Surrey’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision reveals growing concern over spiralling costs, limited local authority capacity, and soaring profits among private providers – all … Read More

Council Finances

Guildford Council’s CEO’s salary touches the UK Prime Minister’s

2 August 2025

Guildford and Waverley Borough Council’s chief executive’s new salary will be £169,950 after a three per cent pay rise was agreed – despite the likelihood the two councils will soon … Read More

Council Finances

A Surrey Council debates its bank’s “support” for Gaza genocide

2 August 2025

Pro-Palestinian campaigners have urged a Surrey council to cut financial ties with Barclays Bank, accusing the firm, of funding what they called Israel’s “genocide of the Palestinian people”. But no … Read More

Education News

Almost any listening environment on Earth coming to Surrey

31 July 2025

A new national audio hub featuring world-first acoustic facilities is being built at the University of Surrey, thanks to £2.2 million in funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research … Read More

Education News

Box Hill teacher with naked boy interest struck off

31 July 2025

A teacher has been struck off and banned from the profession after being found with hundreds of indecent images of children and a search history looking for naked young boys. … Read More

Nature News

Water voles return to Ewell

31 July 2025

Once extinct in the county, the much-loved water vole has today (30th July) made an historic return to the Upper Hogsmill in Epsom & Ewell. This milestone is the result … Read More

News Transport

Leatherhead railway station gets access upgrade

31 July 2025

A major upgrade to Leatherhead railway station has officially opened, marking what local MP Helen Maguire has called a “crucial step” in the campaign to make rail travel more accessible … Read More

Community News

Male only asylum Surrey hotel “shock”

31 July 2025

A Surrey council leader has said she was “shocked” to learn of Home Office proposals to house exclusively male asylum seekers in a hotel in a village. In a strongly … Read More

Horse racing Sports

Today’s Epsom racing tips

31 July 2025

Epsom Racecourse presents its latest race meeting on Thursday evening, with a total of six races; five handicaps and a juveniles’ novice race.  Read on for a full preview of … Read More

Community Sports Volunteers

Epsom charity backs Ukrainian wheelchair athletes in world championship

31 July 2025

Surrey Stands with Ukraine, the Epsom-based humanitarian charity operating under Harrop HR Missions Ltd (Registered Charity No. 1117155), is proudly sponsoring the Ukrainian Pickleball Team at the prestigious English Open … Read More

News

Surrey tops UK hydrogen bus league

31 July 2025

Surrey County Council has invested over £16m in 34 zero emission hydrogen buses to ensure the county’s bus service is cleaner and greener. Over the last few months, 11 double … Read More

Education News

Former Surrey teacher avoids ban from profession

31 July 2025

A former science teacher and head of year at a Surrey private school has avoided a ban from the profession despite sending ‘sexually explicit’ messages to three colleagues. Leishan Silva, …

Council News

Busy Epsom and Ewell Borough Council next meets December

29 July 2025

At a busy half-hour meeting of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council on 22nd July, councillors confronted some of the borough’s most pressing issues, including the future of Horton Cemetery, the … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Casting vote approves 9 new homes in Epsom

29 July 2025

Tripling the number of houses on a brownfield Epsom site vexed Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Planning Committee on 10th July. The Application from Nuro Homes Limited proposed the erection … Read More

Council Finances Transport

Mole Valley spending plans

27 July 2025

How £11m for rail, transport, school, health and recreation upgrades will be spent in Mole Valley has been laid out. The district council has approved spending plans for community infrastructure … Read More

Council Education

£4.9 million not enough to solve Surrey’s SEND problems?

25 July 2025

A £4.9m overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services in Surrey has been approved. But opposition members have claimed the investment won’t fix the system’s deep-rooted problems. The … Read More

Council Finances

Surrey County Council claim funding review “unfair”.

25 July 2025

A Surrey County Council could be pushed to the brink of financial crisis if government reforms, aimed at evening out local authority funding, go ahead, its leader has warned. Cllr … Read More

Community Local History News

12,000 years of Surrey history to spring to life

24 July 2025

Fetcham Springs, Surrey – One of Surrey’s most important archaeological sites has secured £250,000 in National Lottery Heritage Fund backing to launch a groundbreaking five-year community archaeology initiative. The Communities … Read More

Community Education

Epsom Charity Hears Students’ Plea: Cut the Cost of School Uniforms

24 July 2025

As school doors close for the summer, an Epsom-based charity has shared powerful testimony from local students who say the cost of school uniform is putting their families under severe … Read More

Cricket Health News

Coroner visits Surrey cricket hero’s mental decline

24 July 2025

Coroner’s Inquest visits the loss of former England and Surrey batting great Graham Thorpe MBE, who died in August 2024 aged 55. Following an inquest held this week at Surrey … Read More

Health News

Surrey and Sussex NHS Boards to merge

24 July 2025

Hundreds of jobs are at risk as two key NHS boards for Sussex and Surrey prepare to merge as part of a money-saving drive by the government. NHS Sussex and … Read More

Health News

Doctors’ strike to hit Epsom Hospital

24 July 2025

Hospitals across South West London are bracing for disruption this week as resident doctors begin a five-day strike on Friday, 25 July. The week-long strike action by British Medical Association … Read More

Housing News Planning

Big housing development proposed NW of Epsom and Ewell

23 July 2025

Over 2,000 new homes could be built on the Surrey border, to the right of Claygate and Esher, and above Epsom and Ewell. Plans for 2,003 new homes and a … Read More

Council News

Public meet tonight on Epsom and Ewell Borough Council future

23 July 2025

A public debate TONIGHT will ask whether Epsom and Ewell Borough Council could soon be abolished — and whether such a decision might happen without any vote or public consultation. … Read More

Health News Transport

Nurse demands 24 hour rail tickets to avoid night-shift double costs

23 July 2025

A specialist NHS nurse is calling for urgent train ticket reform after revealing she spends over £200 a month commuting to her job at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Alicia Arias, … Read More

Council Council constitution

Absence of CEO on audit Red Flag causes an outrage

20 July 2025

The Audit and Scrutiny Committee of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council met on 17th July. Cllr Chris Ames (Labour Court) expressed his outrage that the Chief Executive of the Council … Read More

Council Council constitution

Guildford going for new Town Council? Whither unitary authorities?

19 July 2025

Guildford could soon have its own town council for the first time in the hopes it would bring more local decision-making to its urban centre. The driving force behind this … Read More

Council Letters Opinions Planning

Top-Down Power, Bottom-Up Pain: How Central Control is Killing Local Communities

19 July 2025

When I was a child growing up in rural Surrey, I could never imagine why anyone wouldn’t want to preserve the wondrous landscapes of Britain, only to replace them with … Read More

Council Environment Nature

Epsom Common 19th Green Flag Award

19 July 2025

Epsom Common Local Nature Reserve’s enduring excellence recognised with 19th consecutive Green Flag Award Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is celebrating receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award for Epsom Common … Read More

Business Environment News

Hosepipe ban not reached Epsom and Ewell yet

19 July 2025

Frustration is growing towards Thames Water after it announced a hosepipe ban in parts of the South East just months after residents lived through a winter of “huge” leaks and … Read More

Community Health

Surrey Uni expose the unwashed hospital toilet users

19 July 2025

Nearly 45% of hospital toilet users fail to wash their hands, study finds  Almost one in two people using a hospital toilet did not wash their hands afterwards, according to … Read More

Council Council constitution

New Epsom and Ewell Parish? Cherish or perish the thought?

19 July 2025

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council consults residents on new parish councils Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is asking residents and stakeholders for their view on whether to create parish areas, … Read More

Council Letters

Who will pay for Epsom’s leisure centre “better deal”?

19 July 2025

Dear Editor, Your excellent article on the Council’s decision to appoint a new operator for the Rainbow Leisure Centre raises important questions about what residents can expect. One crucial point … Read More