Council News

The cost so far to the Epsom taxpayer of Cllr Neil Dallen’s “arrogance”.

28 October 2026

£8,567 complaint bill prompts calls for Dallen to withdraw External fees arising from Cllr Neil Dallen’s standards complaint against Cllr Chris Ames have reached £8,567.64, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council … Read More

Council Editorial

Dallen’s Dilemma

28 October 2026

Cllr Neil Dallen has a decision to make. How much more public money should be spent deciding whether another councillor was sufficiently respectful towards him during an argument about public … Read More

Community News

Cats come to Leatherhead

27 October 2026

Hairless cats, spotted Bengals and fluffy Ragdolls will be among the attractions when two sisters bring their international championship cat show to Leatherhead Leisure Centre on 14 and 15 November. … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Mayor’s casting vote sends Epsom and Ewell Local Plan changes to consultation

27 October 2026

Epsom and Ewell councillors have agreed by the narrowest possible margin to consult residents on proposed changes to the borough’s Local Plan, after a contentious extraordinary council meeting yesterday evening. … Read More

Arts Culture

Epsom to witness tomorrow’s world-beating violin virtuoso

27 October 2026

A rising star of the violin will bring an hour of music to Epsom in a free early-evening concert on Monday 2 November. Gáspár Kelemen, an international prize-winning violinist from … Read More

Council Council constitution Letters

East Surrey Council – Not Quite What We Were Promised?

27 October 2026

Dear Sir, The Government’s decision to move to unitary councils in Surrey was partly sold to residents as making local government simpler by removing two-tier local government, which apparently is … Read More

Council Education Finances

The cost to Surrey of sending SEND children to school

27 October 2026

The day Karissa Fisher turned 16, her parents found the vital transport support they needed to get her to school ended overnight. Karissa, who has severe mobility impairments, had long … Read More

Crime News Policing

Carer caught red-handed goes to prison

27 October 2026

Hidden CCTV caught a carer stealing jewellery from her elderly and vulnerable client’s home in Oxted, after his family noticed items were missing. Lara Jones, 50, of Cowden Pound Road, … Read More

Rugby Sports

Sutton & Epsom triumph over the elements

27 October 2026

Gravesend 12 – Sutton & Epsom 17 | Venue: Rectory Field 24th October After the drought and the heat came the rain and the wind, adding to the belief that, … Read More

Arts Culture News

Epsom artist’s peaches win Surrey readers’ choice award

27 October 2026

An Epsom artist has won a readers’ choice award in the Surrey Artist of the Year 2026 competition with a painting of peaches. Artan Jahaj’s Peaches on Navy was voted … Read More

Football Sports

Salts surrender lead on rain-soaked afternoon at Camberley

26 October 2026

Saturday 24 October 2026 | Krooner Park | Combined Counties League Premier South | Camberley Town 3–2 Epsom & Ewell Epsom travelled to Camberley Town on a bleak Saturday, with … Read More

Council News

Spelthorne leaders play musical chairs in Council’s dying days

24 October 2026

A Surrey district council has chosen to replace its council leader just months before the council’s abolition next spring. Councillor Joanne Sexton (Independent Spelthorne Group: Ashford East) will now lead … Read More

Community Council

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council Remembrance and Armistice Day activities

23 October 2026

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is proud to announce that Remembrance and Armistice Day services, parades and activities will take place across the borough to honour the fallen and give … Read More

Council Health Nature

Surrey to support nature activity for health

23 October 2026

A new countywide programme has been launched to help more Surrey residents improve their health and wellbeing through spending time in nature. Surrey County Council has launched the Surrey Green … Read More

Culture Education Local History

Surrey Fesitival: Winnie-the-Pooh, refugee histories and music-making machines and more…

23 October 2026

How did a Surrey town help people fleeing the Nazis? What can Winnie-the-Pooh’s woodland tell us all about belonging? And what does a mechanical piano teach us about music in … Read More

Council News

Residents invited to help shape the future of East and West Surrey councils

20 October 2026

Residents across Surrey are being invited to have their say on the future priorities of the new East Surrey and West Surrey councils and help shape how services will be … Read More

Business News

Start-up loans heat up as sauna entrepreneur takes ambassador role

20 October 2026

A Government-backed loan scheme which has already helped more than 100 businesses in Epsom and Ewell has chosen a sauna entrepreneur as its new ambassador for the South East. Amelia … Read More

Community Health

Surrey seeks more families to open their homes to children in care

19 October 2026

Surrey residents are being urged not to rule themselves out as potential foster carers as the county seeks more local homes for children and young people who cannot live with … Read More

Football Sports

‘Ardley a goal’s difference between them: Epsom and Ewell lose out on penalties

19 October 2026

Saturday 17 October 2026 | Nolan Oils Ground, Ardley | Combined Counties Premier Challenge Cup, First Round | Ardley 2 Epsom & Ewell 2 (Ardley won 6-5 on penalties) After … Read More

Rugby Sports

Hat-trick hero Lennie inspires Sutton and Epsom success

19 October 2026

Bromley 31 Sutton & Epsom 40. Saturday 17th October. Sutton & Epsom survived a remarkable second-half Bromley fightback before hooker Sam Lennie completed a hat-trick to inspire the Black & … Read More

Business Community

ADVERTISE WITH THE EPSOM & EWELL TIMES

19 October 2026

CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY OF LOCAL BUSINESSES Reach local people. Support local journalism. Grow your business. The Epsom & Ewell Times connects businesses with people who … Read More

Crime Policing Transport

Surrey Police to crack down on illegal e-scooters

17 October 2026

Surrey Police has launched a county-wide crackdown on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, with seized machines set to be destroyed under a tougher enforcement policy from next month. The new operation, … Read More

Council Planning

Bull Hill scheme defended as lifeline for Leatherhead

17 October 2026

A controversial 400 home development, that has faced huge backlash from the community, is the best way to save Leatherhead from ‘dying’,  councillors have said. It came after an opposition … Read More

Community Education News

Lots of Lieutenants light upon Epsom’s NESCOT

16 October 2026

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey visited Nescot in Epsom with a large delegation of Deputy Lieutenants and community leaders to hear directly from students about their experiences, concerns and ambitions. … Read More

Council Council constitution News

“What’s in a name?” Not “Middlesex”

15 October 2026

Middlesex campaigners said they were ‘gutted’ after the government pulled the rug on efforts to bring back the historic county’s name – but critics said the council should have checked … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom and Ewell FC’s going downhill win!

15 October 2026

Epsom & Ewell 4-0 Molesey. Southern Combination Challenge Cup Second Round – Monday 13th October 2026 – Chalky Lane, Chessington – Attendance: 87 The Salts progressed comfortably into the next … Read More

Community Council Local History

Your memories can help tell Epsom and Ewell’s 90-year story

15 October 2026

Epsom and Ewell residents are being invited to delve into family albums and memories as the borough prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary next year. Epsom & Ewell Borough Council … Read More

Council News

“What’s in a logo?” That which we call East Surrey

13 October 2026

The new East Surrey council’s logo has been unveiled to the public in the latest big step towards the authority’s creation next spring. With just under six months to go … Read More

Council Council constitution

Surrey Council leader urges an elected Mayoral office for the County

13 October 2026

The outgoing leader of Surrey County Council has warned Surrey risks being “left behind” if the county does not adopt an elected mayor in the near future. Councillor Tim Oliver … Read More

Council News

Limits on AI use? County Council confronts the challenge

13 October 2026

Surrey councillors and officers could soon be barred from using online AI tools such as Gemini and ChatGPT under new rules around the burgeoning tech’s use. A Surrey County Council … Read More

Council Transport

Surrey shows true grit

13 October 2026

Surrey’s gritter drivers are now available 24/7 to help keep residents moving during the colder months. 38 state-of-the-art gritting vehicles typically travel over 1,775 miles of the county’s busiest routes … Read More

Rugby Sports

Cards and casualties consign Sutton & Epsom to defeat

12 October 2026

Medway 24 Sutton & Epsom 7 Saturday 10th October Sutton & Epsom have only had three league visits to Priestfields. The first encounter in 2016 saw an Andy Matthews hat-trick … Read More

Council Housing

Homelessness pressures remain a costly challenge for Epsom and Ewell

12 October 2026

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is expecting its spending on temporary accommodation to significantly exceed its 2026/27 budget as councillors heard that homelessness remains one of the authority’s biggest financial … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom and Ewell FC finally chalk up a win

11 October 2026

Epsom & Ewell 3–1 Yateley United. Combined Counties Premier League South. Saturday 10th October – Chalky Lane, Chessington. Attendance: 81 Epsom & Ewell secured their first home victory of the … Read More

Council Nature

Tree planting in Surrey overshoots

10 October 2026

More than 800,000 new trees have been planted across Surrey over the past five years – overshooting the council’s own target, according to a report. Surrey County Council’s climate change … Read More

Education News

Jim Al-Khalili to delve into the mysteries of time at Guildford Book Festival

10 October 2026

Acclaimed physicist and broadcaster, Professor Jim Al-Khalili, will join fellow University of Surrey astrophysicist, Dr Noelia Noël, at the Guildford Book Festival for a conversation exploring one of science’s greatest … Read More

Community Health Transport

Epsom Hospital added to app helping visually impaired bus users

10 October 2026

Epsom Hospital has been added to a Surrey scheme using smartphone technology to help blind and partially sighted people travel more independently by public transport. Surrey County Council has expanded … Read More

Council Council constitution Letters

Is Chantilly better governed than its twin Epsom?

9 October 2026

Dear Editor, Thank you for reporting the visit of an Epsom municipal delegation, led by the Mayor, to Chantilly. Their programme sounded interesting and enjoyable. That Chantilly holds 55 days … Read More

Council News

Latest news from Surrey County Council

7 October 2026

Surrey County Council has issued a flurry of announcements covering school environmental projects, a major Government-backed reform of special educational needs provision and the future of Council Tax support when … Read More

Community Environment Transport

From bikes to bytes: eeCAN puts climate action into practice

7 October 2026

Epsom and Ewell’s local climate action network is stepping up a mixture of practical recycling, sustainable transport, food, gardening and community projects as the latest national figures underline both the … Read More

Council Planning

Banstead “carbuncle” to give way to care home

7 October 2026

A nearby ‘carbuncle’ means a 64 bed care home that may only have seven visitor parking spaces has been approved for Banstead – despite widespread criticisms of the plans. Councillors … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom and Ewell’s casual defence gives game away

7 October 2026

Epsom & Ewell 0 Corinthian-Casuals 2. Saturday 3 October 2026 – Combined Counties Premier League South Epsom & Ewell’s difficult home form continued as Corinthian-Casuals left Chalky Lane with all … Read More

Rugby Sports

Sutton and Epsom Dig Deep for Thrilling Win

5 October 2026

Sutton and Epsom 34 Battersea Ironsides 31 Saturday 3rd October One of the quirks of the various delays in the season’s opening is that the Rugby Lane supporters will be … Read More

Culture Education

Epsom students launch Nescot Music Radio

4 October 2026

Music students at Nescot college in Epsom have just launched a brand-new radio station, Nescot Music Radio, allowing them to get practical experience of working in radio and broadcasting. Students … Read More

Football Sports

Ewell coach builds free tool to give young footballers a fair go

3 October 2026

An Ewell football coach has combined his experience on the touchline with his skills as a web developer to create a free tool designed to make matchdays easier for grassroots … Read More

News

Leatherhead boy’s circus dream takes him onto European stage

3 October 2026

A 13-year-old Leatherhead boy who once strapped balloons to himself in an attempt to fly has been selected as the only UK performer at this month’s European Youth Circus in … Read More

Arts Culture

Pride and Prejudice takes a Wild West turn in Epsom

2 October 2026

Epsom audiences will be the first to see a new immersive adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice when an Ashtead-based theatre company launches the show at Labyrinth on Saturday … Read More

Council Local History

Epsom and Ewell Mayor leads delegation to Chantilly to celebrate 30th anniversary of twinning

2 October 2026

Epsom and Ewell enjoys a robust, and mutually beneficial, twinning arrangement with Chantilly in France and this year marks the 30th anniversary of the close fraternal ties between the two … Read More

Arts Community Culture

Calling Epsom and Ewell’s young musicians: your chance to shine

2 October 2026

Do you know a young singer or instrumentalist who deserves to be heard? Epsom Rotary Club is inviting entries for the local round of the Rotary Young Musician Competition 2026/27. … Read More

Council Council constitution Finances

Epsom Council declares transparency progress — but Rainbow questions remain unanswered

1 October 2026

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council says it has addressed an audit finding on transparency. Yet a straightforward question about one of its largest public assets remains unanswered: how did the … Read More

Council Local History News

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council publishes final Annual Report

1 October 2026

Today, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has published its 2025/26 Annual Report, marking the authority’s final annual report before local government reorganisation and reflecting on almost 90 years of service … Read More

Council Planning

East Surrey seeks planning head start as Epsom faces two Local Plans at once

30 September 2026

East Surrey’s incoming council has urged ministers to let it begin preparing a Local Plan before it takes over next April, highlighting a problem already confronting Epsom and Ewell: being … Read More

News

Bust mains, bust company?

28 September 2026

A burst main that is leaking up to 750 litres of water every second has cause widespread outages across north east Surrey and forced a raft of school closures. The … Read More

Rugby Sports

Sutton & Epsom squeeze home in Hurlingham thriller

28 September 2026

Hammersmith & Fulham 33 Sutton & Epsom 35 It was a belated welcome to the 2026/27 Regional 2 South East campaign at Hurlingham Park on Saturday. The RFU had wisely … Read More

Horse racing Sports

Epsom Racecourse: Double for Cieren Fallon and William Haggas

28 September 2026

We had some typically competitive racing at Epsom on Sunday afternoon, with a good spread of results. Those going home happiest, though, were jockey and trainer combination Cieren Fallon and … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom fight back from two down to earn Abbey Rangers draw

27 September 2026

Abbey Rangers 2 Epsom & Ewell FC 2 – Combined Counties League Premier Division South – Saturday 26 September 2026 Addlestone Moor Epsom & Ewell recovered from two goals down … Read More

Council Social care

Care planning gap exposed as most Surrey residents aged 60 and over have yet to plan ahead

27 September 2026

Seven in 10 Surrey residents aged 60 and over are concerned about how they would pay for care and support if they needed it, yet only around one in 10 … Read More

Business Education News

Epsom students enter the Dragons’ Den and secure Tycoon Competition success

27 September 2026

Four Business students at Nescot College in Epsom recently joined Peter Jones at a charity day, following their success in the national Tycoon Enterprise Competition. As part of their course, … Read More

Council Environment

East Surrey not going as green as the Greens want

25 September 2026

East Surrey Council did not pass a motion declaring a climate emergency – including a commitment to decarbonise by 2030 – following a spirited debate over costs and the pace … Read More

Arts Community Culture

Epsom’s Nigel Price celebrates a sold-out home-town jazz night

25 September 2026

Epsom guitarist Nigel Price returned to a sold-out Epsom Jazz Club on Thursday (24 September) with his organ trio, just a week after the same line-up sold out Ronnie Scott’s … Read More

Community Health Volunteers

Epsom Mental Health Week marks 20 years of local charity

25 September 2026

Epsom Mental Health Week will bring talks, exercise classes, creative activities and opportunities to meet others to venues across the town from Saturday 3 to Sunday 11 October. The programme … Read More

Education News

Surrey Uni to probe Moon dust for rocket fuel

25 September 2026

Could magnesium found in Moon dust help future spacecraft travel further into deep space? A new European Space Agency (ESA)-funded project led by the University of Surrey aims to find … Read More

Education Local History

Dorking’s wartime refugee committee records go online for the first time

25 September 2026

Rich historical records of how the small town of Dorking sheltered people fleeing Nazi persecution during World War Two are now fully searchable and publicly accessible online, thanks to a … Read More

Council News Planning

Epsom and Ewell’s New Local Plan sites advance amid clash over scrutiny and cost

25 September 2026

Epsom and Ewell’s Local Plan moved closer to public consultation on Tuesday 22 September, but cllrs clashed over proposed Green Belt development, decisions taken without committee debate and a government … Read More

Football Sports

Salts hold Sutton for 72 minutes before cup defeat

25 September 2026

Epsom & Ewell 0–2 Sutton United. Specsavers Senior County Cup, first round Chalky Lane, 22 September 2026 Epsom & Ewell held National League side Sutton United until the 72nd minute … Read More

Council Council constitution Opinions

25 September 2026

East Surrey is still going ahead – so what happens next?

Readers may have seen the recent national news that the Government has stopped or paused Local Government Reorganisation in several parts of England. Understandably, some people have asked me: does … Read More

Council Council constitution News

Time for Cllr Dallen to drop his taxpayer funded complaint?

23 September 2026

A few minutes of video from an Epsom and Ewell Borough Council meeting have now generated an external investigation, a legal adviser’s attendance at the Town Hall and a standards … Read More

Council Council constitution

An East Side Story of Surrey’s new Parish Councils

23 September 2026

Major and effectively permanent change that will increase people’s council tax bills at a time when many families are struggling to make ends meet. Plans to create more new councils … Read More

Council Council constitution

A West Side Story of Surrey’s new Parish Councils

22 September 2026

New lower tier councils will be created in Runnymede, Surrey Heath, Woking, and most controversially Guildford, just months after elections were held to simplify local government in Surrey. In May, … Read More

Council Finances

Epsom’s Rainbow questions persist as £4.7m revamp advances

21 September 2026

Places Leisure has detailed improvements at Epsom’s Rainbow Leisure Centre but questions remain over the discovery of substantial dilapidations at the end of the previous operator’s tenure – and who … Read More

Council Education

Young Legends offered free autumn activities in Epsom and Ewell

18 September 2026

Children aged nine to 11 living in Epsom and Ewell can take part in up to two free sports or creative activities through the return of the borough council’s Young … Read More

Helen Maguire Westminster

Back to Westminster with local priorities in focus

18 September 2026

Parliament recently returned after the summer recess, and the mood in Westminster has shifted considerably since we left in July. Labour now has its second Prime Minister since the General … Read More

Council Education

New East Surrey Council calls for current SEND plans

18 September 2026

Leading East Surrey councillors are calling on Surrey County Council to publish its plans to reform special educational needs and disability (SEND) support across the county. The Liberal Democrat-led shadow … Read More

Education News

Former Epsom Glyn pupil not tyred of flipping in world-record bid

18 September 2026

A former Glyn School head boy is preparing to flip a 100kg tractor tyre continuously for 24 hours in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record and raise £20,000 … Read More

Business Crime News

Criminal convictions follow Banstead construction site death

18 September 2026

Two companies and a manager have been sentenced 9th September), after being found guilty of a health and safety charge of failing to discharge their duties following the death of … Read More

Council Council constitution

Epsom and Ewell to have three tiers of government when promised one?

15 September 2026

Following Surrey County Council’s release reported here Plans for East Surrey Council continue to progress that the new East and West Unitary Councils will work toward adoption of an overarching … Read More

Council Council constitution Finances

Plans for East Surrey Council continue to progress

14 September 2026

Plans for the new East Surrey Council continue to move forward as Surrey’s local government reorganisation programme progresses with the full support of both central government and Surrey leaders. Key … Read More

Nature News

Surrey Hills National Landscape to expand?

14 September 2026

East Surrey’s MP has called on the government to approve the expansion of the county’s protected landscapes “as soon as possible”. Claire Coutinho has written to Environment Secretary Dame Angela … Read More

News Policing

Surrey burglary figures spark row

13 September 2026

Helen Maguire MP has accused the Government of leaving Surrey families and businesses to “fend for themselves” after Liberal Democrat analysis suggested that fewer than one in 15 burglaries recorded … Read More

Council Finances

New Surrey Unitary Council CEO salaries to continue to outstrip national leaders

13 September 2026

The CEO of the newly created West Surrey Council is set to pocket a £236,485 annual salary. Susan Halliwell, currently oversees Bracknell Forest Council and is expected to take over … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Kingswood “blot on the landscape” development approved

11 September 2026

A Grade II* listed site on the edge of the Surrey Hills where a major Hollywood blockbuster was filmed is to be turned into a £200m housing and leisure complex. … Read More

Arts Council News

Ali G statue petition rejected

11 September 2026

A proposed attraction celebrating Ali G in Staines has been rejected by councillors after a petition backing the move gained enough signatures to be put forward for debate. The petition, … Read More

Council Council constitution News

Secret Legal Advice that leaves Surrey high and dry?

10 September 2026

The legal advice that forced the nationwide cancellation of local government reorganisation, with the single exception of Surrey because it was too far down the track, will be kept private, … Read More

Community News Volunteers

A year in the life of Epsom’s Citizens Advice Bureau

10 September 2026

Citizens Advice helps nearly 3,900 borough residents Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell (CAEE) has published its Annual Report for 2025/26 following its annual general meeting. During the year, the charity … Read More

Community Council Health

Epsom & Ewell residents invited to share ‘Messages of Hope’ for World Suicide Prevention Day

10 September 2026

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is inviting residents to share messages of encouragement and support as part of the Messages of Hope campaign, marking World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 … Read More

Council News

Reigate to be “initial” HQ for new East Surrey Council

10 September 2026

Woodhatch Place in Reigate has been recommended as the preferred location for East Surrey Council’s main office building from 1 April 2027. If approved by the East Surrey Shadow Executive on 14 September, this … Read More

Council Council constitution Finances

The shake up of Epsom and Ewell’s local government: was it all a waste of time as Rayner puts pause on LGR elsewhere?

7 September 2026

Surrey’s political leaders insist the replacement of the county’s 12 councils by two large unitary authorities remains on schedule. But a government review of local government reorganisation elsewhere in England … Read More

Council Finances

Tourist tax to boost Surrey finances?

7 September 2026

Surrey’s two new unitary councils are considering a “tourism tax” to help buoy their finances amid major changes to local government in the area. This tax on overnight stays, which … Read More

News Transport

Conservative Mayoral hopeful seeks ULEZ review

7 September 2026

Surrey’s Conservative shadow authority opposition leaders have thrown their weight behind a London mayoral candidate’s pledge to review the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Braintree MP Sir James Cleverly resigned … Read More

Community Crime

Progress at Banstead’s High Down prison – but drugs and poor conditions remain

7 September 2026

A prison near Epsom and Ewell has made encouraging progress in safety and the time prisoners spend out of their cells – but illicit drugs, poor living conditions and delays … Read More

Council Finances

Government to pay a chunk of Woking’s record debt

7 September 2026

Crushing debt set to be inherited by hundreds of thousands of West Surrey residents will have a big chunk taken out of it after the Government officially began the process … Read More

Council Crime

Cyber security threats to Surrey’s local councils

7 September 2026

Cyber security threats to local government remain a “significant strategic risk”, according to a report, with the creation of two new unitary councils posing “further complexity” to IT security. Guildford … Read More

Crime News Policing

Crime and Safety Round-Up: June to August 2026

7 September 2026

The summer months brought a mixture of serious incidents, court outcomes, crime-prevention work and neighbourhood policing activity across Epsom and Ewell. The Epsom and Ewell Times does not normally report … Read More

Community News

Friendly finding puts Epsom and Ewell in England’s top fifth

6 September 2026

Epsom and Ewell has been ranked among the friendliest and most connected places in England in a new national index examining the strength of community life. The borough placed 56th … Read More

Community Volunteers

Epsom Scouts joined Swiss adventure

4 September 2026

More than 700 Scouts and volunteers from Surrey, including Scouts from 3rd Epsom & 8th/14th Epsom (Air Scouts), have returned from an unforgettable international adventure in Switzerland as part of KIX … Read More

Council Council constitution

Secret Surrey leaders’ talks challenged by Epsom councillor

3 September 2026

An Epsom and Ewell councillor has launched a sustained Freedom of Information campaign to uncover what Surrey’s council leaders have discussed and agreed behind closed doors. Councillor Alex Coley (Independent, … Read More

Health News

Surrey health literacy warning

3 September 2026

Nearly one in three working-age Surrey residents is not adequately health literate, a council committee report has warned. The report, which is due to be considered at a joint meeting … Read More

News Transport

Surrey campaigners seek independent appeal rights over new flight paths

3 September 2026

Surrey countryside campaigners have joined a national call for residents to be given an independent right of appeal when changes are proposed to flight paths over their homes. CPRE Surrey … Read More

Community Local History News

Heritage doors open across Epsom and Ewell

2 September 2026

Historic buildings, forgotten stories and rarely seen corners of Surrey will be brought to life when Heritage Open Days return from Friday 11th to Sunday 20th September. The annual festival … Read More

Community Health

Epsom Hospital in top national league for car park charges

1 September 2026

Epsom and St Helier parking among UK’s most expensive, study claims Patients and visitors parking for more than eight hours at Epsom or St Helier Hospital face a £20 charge, … Read More

Community Faith News

New vicar returns to his Epsom roots

31 August 2026

The Revd Tom Hill has returned to the church where he came to faith more than 25 years ago, following his institution as Vicar of Christ Church Epsom Common. The … Read More

Football Sports

Five-star Epsom and Ewell FC bounce back in style

30 August 2026

Godalming Town 1–5 Epsom & Ewell FC. 29th August – Bill Kyte Stadium – Combined Counties League Epsom & Ewell produced the perfect response to last week’s FA Cup disappointment … Read More

Council Finances

Bailiffs knocking on Council tax debtors in Epsom and Ewell

29 August 2026

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council passed 552 council tax debts on to bailiffs in 2025/26, according to new Freedom of Information data compiled by National Debtline as part of its annual … Read More

Local History News

Bringing centuries of Surrey records into the 21st century

29 August 2026

Residents, researchers and history enthusiasts will soon find it easier than ever to explore Surrey’s rich heritage thanks to a major investment in a new collections management system at the … Read More

Council Council constitution Editorial

How two became one became three – how “unitary” means “trinity”.

25 August 2026

The central promise of local government reorganisation was easy to understand. Surrey’s confusing two-tier system would be swept away. Surrey County Council and the county’s 11 borough and district councils … Read More

Council Council constitution Planning

Tiers not shed for local government in Surrey after all….?

25 August 2026

Surrey’s shadow authority leaders have insisted that devolution in the county must be “done right” after the government proposed beefed up new planning powers for mayors. Proposals due to be … Read More

Community Volunteers

Ukrainian Independence Day celebrated with music, film and community spirit in Epsom

25 August 2026

Epsom Picturehouse was filled to capacity yesterday afternoon as the local community came together to mark Ukrainian Independence Day with an afternoon celebrating Ukrainian culture, music and film. The event … Read More

Council News

The young have their place in new Surrey governing

25 August 2026

Surrey’s youngest councillors want to see more young people get involved in local government – and not let growing hostility towards elected representatives deter them from standing. Elections to Surrey’s … Read More

Football Sports

Salts bow out of FA Cup to Crowborough

23 August 2026

Epsom & Ewell FC 0–3 Crowborough Athletic. 22nd August – Chalky Lane – The Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round Epsom & Ewell bowed out of the Emirates FA Cup after … Read More

Community News

Epsom woman celebrates remarkable 100th birthday

23 August 2026

An Epsom woman has celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by three generations of her family and dozens of friends. Helen Blackman, née Aldridge, was born in Richmond upon Thames on … Read More

Community Education Sports

Olympic star helps launch children’s gymnastics and ninja club in Epsom

22 August 2026

Children in Epsom will have a new opportunity to try gymnastics, parkour and free running when a community sports club opens at Blenheim High School in September. Gymfinity Kids is … Read More

News Planning Policing

Police headquarters in Leatherhead a step closer

22 August 2026

Work is set to begin on Surrey Police’s long-awaited new eastern headquarters, bringing an end to a saga stretching back to 2023, when the force was compelled to vacate its … Read More

Community Council Sports

Free community football sessions and more for Epsom and Ewell

22 August 2026

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is pleased to announce that free community football sessions will be available for young people aged 10 to 16 who live in the borough, from … Read More

Council Council constitution

Epsom & Ewell Council refuses to explain complaints disparity

21 August 2026

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has refused to answer detailed questions about the apparent disparity between its vigorous pursuit of a complaint made by Cllr Neil Dallen (RA Town) and … Read More

Council Education Local History

UK’s “first and only” craft museum in Surrey open day

21 August 2026

One of Surrey’s most important buildings, and the UK’s ‘first and only’ craft museum, is to host a special event  to show off the vital restoration work going into saving … Read More

Education News

Options are open at Nescot – GCSE students reassured there’s still time to apply

20 August 2026

Students collecting their GCSE results today are being reassured that there is still time to apply for courses at Nescot college in Epsom. Options range from Animal Care and Public … Read More

News Transport

Heathrow expansion consultation deadline

20 August 2026

Night flights in and out of Heathrow could be changed as part of new plans being consulted on –  as moves to ramp up to a third runway continue and … Read More

News Transport

Surrey train timetable overhaul pending

20 August 2026

Once in a generation changes aimed at improving rail schedules are being set to be introduced across Surrey  but there are concerns about how these may impact level crossing downtime, 

Arts Culture Education Local History

Epsom and Ewell’s rock history goes under the hammer

19 August 2026

Rare posters from Ewell Technical College (today’s NESCOT) concerts featuring Nick Drake, Genesis, Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin are among more than 300 pieces of music memorabilia being auctioned from … Read More

Health News

Patient injuries quadruple in Surrey’s largest mental health trust area

18 August 2026

This article has been amended to include statistics relating to the total number of patient restraint incidents across the trust in the relevant timeframes, and to clarify this number is … Read More

Arts Community Culture

Discover the magic of Ukraine in Epsom

18 August 2026

Looking for a summer holiday family day out? Discover the magic of Ukraine in Epsom Families looking for something different to do this summer holiday are invited to Epsom Picturehouse … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom and Ewell FC’s blessed hat-trick advances team to next round

17 August 2026

Horsham YM 1–5 Epsom & Ewell FC. 15th August – Herbert Direct Stadium – The Isuzu FA Vase First Round Qualifying Epsom & Ewell marched into the next round of … Read More

Education News Transport

Does Epsom and Ewell have the geo-thermal energy to solve our pothole problems?

14 August 2026

Could geothermal roads help prevent potholes before they form? Surrey trial aims to find out. The UK’s pothole problem could one day be tackled from beneath the road surface, as … Read More

Family Notices Notices

Valerie Flanagan

14 August 2026

Valerie Flanagan passed away suddenly at home on Friday 17 July 2026. She will be dearly missed by her Daughter Louise, Son in Law Paul, Grandchildren Abi & Oli, Grandson … Read More

Business Environment

Dirty water double: sewage spills and blocked drains put Epsom and Ewell under pressure

14 August 2026

Epsom and Ewell recorded the longest duration of storm-overflow discharges among seven constituencies examined in a new study of sewage spills across parts of South London and Surrey. Research undertaken … Read More

Council Education

Surrey help with school uniform costs

14 August 2026

Families experiencing financial hardship across Surrey will receive additional support with the cost of sending their children back to school this year, thanks to funding from Surrey County Council’s Crisis … Read More

Letters News Transport

Free bus travel is a good idea; so why does it stop at 15?

14 August 2026

Dear Editor, This August, children aged five to 15 can travel free on local buses across England. I think that’s genuinely good. It makes days out cheaper, helps children get … Read More

Council Elections

Reigate and Banstead goes a bit greener

14 August 2026

The Green Party has won a crucial by-election in Reigate and Banstead that could impact the balance of power on the council. Nick Abear, who also serves on East Surrey … Read More

Horse racing Sports

Epsom Racecourse: Preview and Tips for Friday’s Six-Race Meeting

13 August 2026

Racing returns to Epsom Racecourse this Friday with a six-race meeting, consisting of five handicaps and a fillies’ novice race. Read on for a preview of and tips for the … Read More

Education News

Record A level results open doors for Epsom and Ewell students

13 August 2026

Students at two Epsom and Ewell secondary schools are celebrating impressive A-level and vocational qualification results, with Rosebery School recording its best results to date and seven Glyn School students … Read More

Football Sports

Chips down and Epsom up

10 August 2026

Epsom and Ewell FC 1 – 0 Chipstead. 8th August – Chalky Lane – The Emirates F.A. Cup Extra Preliminary Round A much-changed Epsom & Ewell side showed grit, discipline … Read More

Education News

Surrey leads first nuclear science experiment with world’s most advanced gamma-ray detector

9 August 2026

Nuclear physicists at the University of Surrey have become the first to carry out a scientific experiment using the world’s most advanced gamma-ray spectrometer – investigating a sudden change in … Read More

News Transport

Drones may reduce delays on Waterloo line

7 August 2026

A drone is now operating at London Waterloo to tackle trespass, fix infrastructure faults and reduce disruptionOperated remotely from Southampton, the drone provides live intelligence to South Western Railway and … Read More

Council Finances

Epsom and Ewell Councillor allowances

7 August 2026

Councillor allowance bill rises £19,275 in a year Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s bill for councillor allowances rose by more than £19,000 last year, with 30 of the borough’s 35 … Read More

Council Finances

Surrey eyes a share of its own taxes under devolution plans

7 August 2026

Surrey’s future strategic authority could retain a share of locally generated income tax and business rates under government plans to transfer more money and decision-making from Whitehall to England’s regions. … Read More

Environment Nature Planning

Water shortage risk drives Surrey farm plan for irrigation pond

6 August 2026

An east Surrey farm is seeking permission to build a new irrigation pond, as climate change has made water supply a “major operational risk”. Reid Manor Farm Limited has put … Read More

Community News Transport

A battle in Epsom: “A Bridge Too Near”

6 August 2026

A newly built railway footbridge has been delivered to Epsom Common but cannot be installed after a late dispute emerged between Surrey County Council and Network Rail over its width. … Read More

Council Housing

Bedsit bedlam in Reigate and Banstead getting under control

6 August 2026

Strict controls on new HMOs in Reigate and Banstead could be brought in next year.  It comes as new bedsits have sprung up and clustered in Redhill and Horley at … Read More

Community Local History Volunteers

Back Epsom’s Horton Cemetery history heroes in national vote

4 August 2026

Epsom and Ewell (and beyond) residents are being urged to get behind the local Friends of Horton Cemetery after the charity was shortlisted for a national award celebrating the volunteers … Read More

Council Council constitution News

Epsom Council chamber walk-out: a postscript

3 August 2026

The procedural controversy at Epsom and Ewell Borough Council did not end when 11 councillors walked out of the Council Chamber on 21 July in protest at the Mayor’s ruling … Read More

Community Letters

Glyn Hall thanks Epsom and Ewell Borough Council

3 August 2026

Dear Editor, Glyn Hall, originally gifted by local benefactor Margaret Glyn, has served generations as a place for education, connection and community activities. However, after more than 150 years, the … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom and Ewell drive home in virgin waters

2 August 2026

Virginia Water 1–2 Epsom & Ewell Saturday 4th August. Chertsey Town (Groundshare). Combined Counties Premier League The Salts began the new season in perfect fashion, overturning a first-half deficit to … Read More

Business

Why more homeowners are taking drain problems seriously before they become emergencies

2 August 2026

Most people don’t think about their drains until something goes wrong. By then, the kitchen sink has stopped draining, the toilet is backing up, or an outside drain has overflowed … Read More

Community Council News

Staines Ali G fans hope for Massiv support for statue

1 August 2026

A petition has been launched calling for a statue celebrating Ali G to be installed in Staines – tying in with the release of his new film. The petitioners want … Read More

Business Crime Health

Accident in Leatherhead led to prosecution

1 August 2026

An event structure company and its director have been fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries. The worker sustained multiple back fractures, a punctured lung and a broken leg. An … Read More

Council Council constitution

How would you pronounce “WSASMC”?

1 August 2026

One of the first orders of business for the newly formed Liberal Democrat-run, £4billion indebted West Surrey Council – will be to seek to change its name. A motion is … Read More

Council Council constitution

Debate not hate says East Surrey shadow authority

1 August 2026

East Surrey councillors shared their experience of facing intimidation and harassment from voters as they debated a motion calling for civility in political discourse. At a meeting of the full … Read More

Nature News

Water voles thriving in Ewell’s Hogsmill

1 August 2026

Camera footage and fresh field signs suggest water voles are settling in and spreading along the Surrey chalk stream Water voles are showing encouraging signs of recovery along the Hogsmill … Read More

Council Council constitution

Burnham ‘commitment’ to Surrey devolution

1 August 2026

East Surrey’s shadow council leader has welcomed Andy Burnham’s “strong commitment” to devolution as Surrey continues to take steps that could see the county get its own elected mayor. Speaking … Read More

Council Council constitution Planning

Fireworks at Epsom Council spark walk-out

29 July 2026

Eleven councillors walked out of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council after the Mayor ruled that her father could remain in the chamber and lead a debate on the future of … Read More

Council Council constitution Editorial

Why procedure matters, even in little old Epsom and Ewell

29 July 2026

Nobody seriously disputes that developing Hook Road Arena as a centre for community sport, supported where necessary by housing, deserves proper investigation. The proposal enjoyed overwhelming support. Had almost any … Read More

Council News

East Surrey appointing its Chief Executive

27 July 2026

The new East Surrey council is poised to confirm its first permanent chief executive in the latest step towards the authority’s creation next spring. East Surrey Shadow Authority, the body … Read More

Business Council Health News Planning

Epsom Council delivers shock rejection to defibrillator kiosk

27 July 2026

Plans to install a communications kiosk including an advertising screen and defibrillator on Epsom High Street have been refused over concerns it would harm the character of the area. The … Read More

Business Council Planning

Burgh Heath hotel plan rejected

27 July 2026

Plans to demolish and extend a hotel by adding a further 33 bedrooms and a 72-seater restaurant have been rejected after councillors labelled it an “ugly blot”. Premier Inn had … Read More

Community Health

NHS in Surrey prescribe AI solutions to diagnoses

27 July 2026

Surrey NHS trusts are investing tens of thousands of pounds into artificial intelligence tools across clinical and administrative settings, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal. AI is being … Read More

Community Faith Health

Epsom’s Love Me Love My Mind celebrates 20 years of community care

27 July 2026

An Epsom charity which has supported thousands of people affected by mental health difficulties has celebrated its 20th anniversary. Members, volunteers, friends and supporters of Love Me Love My Mind … Read More

Business Transport

Surrey’s prettiest railway station litter blight

25 July 2026

A Surrey train station that was once voted the county’s prettiest station by Surrey Live readers is now stewing in litter after the rail operator took away all the bins … Read More

Council Environment Planning

Application to drill for oil in Surrey Hills renewed

24 July 2026

A Green Party councillor has called for a “rethink” of oil extraction practices in the south of England after research suggested a possible link between drilling and a series of … Read More

Community Council

In Surrey more people are invited to share their home

24 July 2026

A new partner is taking on Shared Lives in Surrey aiming to welcome more people into the service who can open their homes to adults with support needs and help … Read More

Council Finances

West Surrey’s debt woes worry its Unitary Council

24 July 2026

A single commissioner team will oversee the combined financial messes across Woking and Spelthorne as fears mount that their enormous unsupported debts and tangled property webs could spill over and … Read More

Council Housing

A Surrey Council’s enforcement against landlords examined

24 July 2026

Private landlords have been hit with almost £75,000 in fines over the past two years by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council. The figures were presented following questions over levels of … Read More

Business Nature

Discovering Epsom’s Secret Lavender Garden

24 July 2026

A family-run lavender business has celebrated 20 years after growing from a simple stall and tent into one of the area’s best-known attractions. Mayfield Lavender marked the milestone at its … Read More

Council Council constitution

Epsom and Ewell Council votes for continuing a local Mayoralty after its abolition, for a small fee …

22 July 2026

Epsom and Ewell could retain its mayor, civic traditions and borough regalia after the borough council is abolished next year following a vote by councillors. Epsom and Ewell Borough Council … Read More

Council Council constitution Planning

Bitter exchanges in Epsom and Ewell Council Chamber on Local Plan oversight

22 July 2026

A bid to force greater councillor oversight of Epsom and Ewell’s Local Plan was defeated after an extraordinary council meeting descended into bitter accusations of dishonesty, procedural obstruction and democratic … Read More

Council Council constitution News

Surrey Council leader thinks new PM will back a County Mayor

21 July 2026

Surrey County Council’s leader says he expects Andy Burnham to “turbocharge” initiatives that could see the county get its own elected mayor. Speaking at a meeting of the full council, … Read More

Arts Culture

Wild Arts brings Mozart and opera favourites to Surrey

21 July 2026

Opera will be coming to Surrey this summer as the touring company Wild Arts presents Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro in Guildford and at Titsey Place. The production visits the … Read More

Environment Nature News

New Gatwick wetland aims to reduce flood and drought risks

21 July 2026

A new wetland capable of holding up to 600,000 litres of water has been created near Gatwick as part of efforts to make the Upper Mole catchment more resilient to … Read More

Education Health News

Surrey University leads research against anti-biotic resistance

21 July 2026

Faster and more effective ways to treat pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the most life-threatening pathogens, could be on the cards thanks to a … Read More

Arts Local History

When the Rolling Stones rolled into Epsom — twice

18 July 2026

Before the stadium tours, private jets and worldwide fame, five young rhythm-and-blues musicians performed on a temporary floor laid over the swimming pool at Epsom Baths Hall. More than six … Read More

Community Council Letters

Readers bemoan Council’s feet-dragging on twinning Epsom with Bucha

18 July 2026

Dear Editor, Very disappointed with Epsom and Ewell Council, this would have been a simple arrangement. I myself stayed in the borough of Bucha only a few weeks ago on … Read More

Council News

Councillors dispute significance of EEBC’s complaint rate

17 July 2026

Epsom and Ewell recorded Surrey’s second-highest rate of upheld Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman complaints during 2025/26 — although officers and some councillors argued that the numbers were too … Read More

Council Finances Housing

Epsom and Ewell Council admits homelessness pressure is “getting worse” despite action

17 July 2026

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s homelessness expenditure remains at its maximum risk rating despite additional staff, fraud investigations, government funding and the implementation of a homelessness action plan. The Council’s … Read More

Council Council constitution Finances

Epsom’s scrutiny committee slams Dallen’s urgent £500K Rainbow approval

17 July 2026

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Audit and Scrutiny Committee has formally concluded that the process used for the confidential £500K Rainbow Leisure Centre urgent decision did not follow the Council’s … Read More

Community Council Finances

Epsom and Ewell Council’s final spending spree?

16 July 2026

Nearly £4.92 million of infrastructure and community-project funding has been approved by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council despite a resident’s detailed appeal for the decision—or at least funding for a … Read More

Community Council

Bucha Ukraine “ducks missiles while Epsom Council mucks about”

16 July 2026

A proposal for Epsom and Ewell Borough Council to support in principle a twinning arrangement with Bucha in Ukraine was defeated only after Strategy and Resources Committee Chair Councillor Neil … Read More