Epsom and Ewell Times

23rd April 2026

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23rd April 2026

Community Local History Volunteers

Glyn Hall faces uncertain future as trustees issue urgent appeal to save Ewell landmark

Glyn Hall faces uncertain future as trustees issue urgent appeal to save Ewell landmark

A historic community building at the heart of Ewell is at risk of being lost permanently unless urgent support can be secured. Glyn Hall, situated on Cheam Road in Ewell … Read More

Community Environment News

Surrey environmental group gets global recognition

Surrey environmental group gets global recognition

A Surrey-based grassroots campaign that reshaped national climate law has received one of the world’s most prestigious environmental honours, in a development that will resonate locally given the long-running controversy … Read More

Crime Editorial

Epsom and the Perils of Instant Judgement

Epsom and the Perils of Instant Judgement

Epsom has, in recent days, found itself at the centre of a story that has travelled far beyond the town. What began as a serious and distressing report rapidly became … Read More

Crime News Policing

Surrey Police update on alleged sexual assault in Epsom

Surrey Police update on alleged sexual assault in Epsom

Surrey Police have issued a further update following last weekend’s reported incident in Epsom, stating that officers have not found evidence to support the offence as initially described, while confirming … Read More

Community Crime Faith

Church service following sex attack in Epsom

Church service following sex attack in Epsom

A service held at Epsom Methodist Church has brought together faith leaders, politicians and residents in a symbolic call for unity following recent events that have unsettled the town. The … Read More

Council Council constitution

East Surrey Unitary lack of devolution detail

East Surrey Unitary lack of devolution detail

Plans to overhaul local government in Surrey are moving forward but councillors have warned of rising costs, unclear communication and growing confusion among residents. At a meeting of the East … Read More

Council Finances

West Surrey ‘much worse off’

West Surrey ‘much worse off’

Surrey residents could face rising council tax bills and deep financial uncertainty under plans to overhaul local government and councillors say people are already “really angry” about it. At a … Read More

Community Crime Policing

You Are Not Alone, Epsom Stands Against Rape

You Are Not Alone, Epsom Stands Against Rape

It’s a sunny Wednesday afternoon in Epsom, and it feels as though spring has finally arrived. People have gathered on the streets, perhaps 1,200 or more, women and men, brothers … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom and Ewell FC’s winning streak continues

Epsom and Ewell FC’s winning streak continues

Epsom & Ewell signed off their league campaign in positive fashion with a narrow but well-earned 1–0 victory over Tadley Calleva at Chalky Lane on 14th April. With several changes … Read More

Council Elections

Have Your Say: Epsom & Ewell Times to Host East Surrey Election Hustings at NESCOT

Have Your Say: Epsom & Ewell Times to Host East Surrey Election Hustings at NESCOT

With one of the most significant changes to local government in a generation fast approaching, residents in Epsom and Ewell will have a rare o


16th April 2026

Council Elections

Have Your Say: Epsom & Ewell Times to Host East Surrey Election Hustings at NESCOT

Have Your Say: Epsom & Ewell Times to Host East Surrey Election Hustings at NESCOT

With one of the most significant changes to local government in a generation fast approaching, residents in Epsom and Ewell will have a rare opportunity to question those seeking to … Read More

Council Finances

West Surrey debt mountain – teenage fears

West Surrey debt mountain – teenage fears

A 16-year-old from Ash has urged ministers not to “lumber” his generation with billions of pounds of debt. He said it is not fair that people have to pay off … Read More

Football Sports

Fleet of foot Epsom and Ewell FC speed to victory

Fleet of foot Epsom and Ewell FC speed to victory

Epsom & Ewell made it back-to-back 3–0 home victories with an impressive and controlled performance against play-off chasing Fleet Town at Chalky Lane on Saturday 11th April. Facing a side … Read More

Crime News

Epsom shock as police probe serious assault

Epsom shock as police probe serious assault

Police have launched a major investigation following reports that a young woman was raped by multiple men in Epsom in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident is said … Read More

Council Council constitution Editorial

Devolution or dilution? And who decides?

Devolution or dilution? And who decides?

Surrey’s proposal to form a Foundation Strategic Authority is framed as a step forward — aligning transport, housing and economic planning across the county and bringing decision-making closer to local … Read More

Council Council constitution

Cllr Dalton seeks another layer of local government

Cllr Dalton seeks another layer of local government

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has apparently joined Surrey leaders in backing a bid to Government for a new county-wide “Foundation Strategic Authority” (FSA), prompting questions about how such a … Read More

Council Council constitution Letters

Cllr Coley on an attempt to create another layer of local government

Cllr Coley on an attempt to create another layer of local government

Dear Editor, I read the 29th March letter to the editor “Local Councillors react to hospital merger idea” with great interest. The letter mentions a decision ‘taken behind closed doors … Read More

Council Elections

Epsom and Ewell unitary election, a family affair?

Epsom and Ewell unitary election, a family affair?

The forthcoming East Surrey Council elections in Epsom and Ewell are shaping up to be something of a family affair, with a number of candidates sharing surnames – and, it … Read More

Council Council constitution

Unitary Council candidates standing in Epsom and Ewell

Unitary Council candidates standing in Epsom and Ewell

Click here for : Details of all candidates for East Surrey Unitary Council standing in Epsom and Ewell In the weeks ahead Epsom and Ewell Times will publish the personal … Read More

Arts Education News

Kirby Fans Pack the Kerb in Epsom

Kirby Fans Pack the Kerb in Epsom

Children’s author Katie Kirby drew crowds to Waterstones Epsom today Friday 10th, as families queued more than 100 metres along the High Street for a book signing on the final … Read More

Council Council constitution

Last day to Stand for Surrey’s Unitary Councils

Last day to Stand for Surrey’s Unitary Councils

Today is the final day to get your name on a Surrey ballot ahead of this year’s once in a generation election. Surrey County Council was created in 1889 with … Read More

Football Sports

Alton altercation gives Epsom and Ewell FC 3 -0 win

Alton altercation gives Epsom and Ewell FC 3 -0 win

Epsom & Ewell FC secured their Step 5 status with a composed and disciplined 3–0 victory over Alton FC at Chalky Lane on 7 April in the Combined Counties Premier … Read More


9th April 2026

Community Local History Volunteers

Friends of Horton Cemetery influence law reform

Friends of Horton Cemetery influence law reform

A local Epsom charity’s campaign to protect a forgotten cemetery appears to have helped shape national thinking on burial law reform. The Friends of Horton Cemetery (FoHC), based in Epsom, … Read More

Community Horse racing

Stable Visit Opens Doors on Epsom Downs

Stable Visit Opens Doors on Epsom Downs

Residents were given a rare glimpse behind the scenes of one of Epsom’s most picturesque racing yards as a community visit brought locals face-to-face with the daily life of a … Read More

Community Health Volunteers

Epsom man runs marathons in memory of sister who died from epilepsy

Epsom man runs marathons in memory of sister who died from epilepsy

Barry Ahearn, 45, is running one of the world’s most famous marathons in memory of his younger sister, Abbie, who passed away just three months before her 30th birthday in 2023. … Read More

Council Council constitution

Information on Epsom and Ewell Council’s perished parishes plan blocked on cost

Information on Epsom and Ewell Council’s perished parishes plan blocked on cost

A dispute between a resident and Epsom & Ewell Borough Council over the conduct of its Community Governance Review (CGR) has escalated, despite the Council’s decision to abandon plans for … Read More

Business Community

Getting to the bottom of Epsom’s Ashley Centre seating

Getting to the bottom of Epsom’s Ashley Centre seating

Shoppers in Epsom have voiced concern after seating in the Ashley Centre was removed and replaced as part of what management describes as an ongoing improvement programme. One resident contacted … Read More

Health News

Lung disease death widens investigation of Epsom and St Helier Trust service

Lung disease death widens investigation of Epsom and St Helier Trust service

Widow still seeking accountability two years on. A widow whose husband died aged just 48 after treatment at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has spoken of her … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Plans for 130 Kingswood homes ‘absolute disgrace’ as nearly 700 objectors speak

Plans for 130 Kingswood homes ‘absolute disgrace’ as nearly 700 objectors speak

Plans to build up to 130 homes on protected green belt land between Kingswood and Burgh Heath have sparked a fierce backlash, with nearly 700 objections lodged by residents. Developers … Read More

Community Policing

Epsom March crime and safety round-up

Epsom March crime and safety round-up

Policing activity across Epsom and Ewell in March 2026 saw a mix of enforcement successes, court outcomes and continued concern around acquisitive crime, drugs and community safety. 30th March an … Read More

Business Education

Surrey tech pioneers get £25k boost in start-up drive

Surrey tech pioneers get £25k boost in start-up drive

Surrey’s emerging tech entrepreneurs have been given a significant boost after more than 30 early-stage innovators completed the first cohort of a new county-wide startup programme. Surrey Venture Studios (SVS), … Read More


2nd April 2026

Community Education

Local girl made good. The rise of NESCOT’s Julie Kapsalis

Local girl made good. The rise of NESCOT’s Julie Kapsalis

Julie Kapsalis, CEO and Principal at Nescot college in Epsom, has achieved a remarkable trio of prestigious awards – including an MBE –  in recognition of her leadership, dedication, and … Read More

Business Council Planning

Caterham will try to force a rental of long empty Post Office

Caterham will try to force a rental of long empty Post Office

A long-empty post office building in the heart of Caterham could finally be brought back into use under new council powers despite concerns over cost, risk and whether it will … Read More

Environment News

Climate emergency comes to Epsom

Climate emergency comes to Epsom

A community screening of a national climate film is set to take place in Epsom next month, bringing together residents, councillors and community groups to explore what the climate and … Read More

Football Sports

Penalty Drama Caps Epsom Salts’ Triumph

Penalty Drama Caps Epsom Salts’ Triumph

Epsom & Ewell FC 2 v Guildford City 1 – Combined Counties Premier Division South- 28th March -Spectrum Football Ground Epsom & Ewell went into the match knowing that victory … Read More

Council Policing Transport

Box Hill’s Zig Zag Road Leads to Straight Ban on Antisocial Riding

Box Hill’s Zig Zag Road Leads to Straight Ban on Antisocial Riding

Motorcyclists near Box Hill are being targeted despite the “vast majority” who visit the Surrey beauty spot being “considerate people who behave respectfully”. A Public Spaces Protection Order is being … Read More

Community Health Letters

Local Councillors react to hospital merger idea

Local Councillors react to hospital merger idea

From Councillors Eber Kington (RA) and Steven McCormick (RA) Dear Editor, Your article of 26th March exposing the plans by Epsom and St Helier University Hospital Trust to merge with St … Read More

Community Council Sports

Epsom’s Rainbow Centre former operators drive up Leatherhead Leisure Centre visitor numbers

Epsom’s Rainbow Centre former operators drive up Leatherhead Leisure Centre visitor numbers

BBC reports: Visitor numbers are booming at Leatherhead Leisure Centre on the back of major investment to rebuild the site’s reputation, staffing, and facilities. GLL Leisure (former Rainbow Centre contractors) … Read More

Business Education Transport

Surrey University designs new long-life battery

Surrey University designs new long-life battery

A new battery design that could significantly extend the range of electric vehicles and the lifespan of portable electronics has been developed by researchers at the University of Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute … Read More

Arts Culture

Epsom Chamber Choir spring bridge across the centuries

Epsom Chamber Choir spring bridge across the centuries

What a glorious evening of music there was to be enjoyed last Saturday night (21st March) in St Martin’s Church, Epsom, with the Epsom Chamber Choir accompanied by Affinity Chamber … Read More

Council Education

£200 sports bursary launched for Epsom & Ewell teenagers

£200 sports bursary launched for Epsom & Ewell teenagers

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has launched a new bursary scheme aimed at helping young people overcome financial barriers to taking part in sport. The “Access to Activity” bursary offers … Read More

Council Social care

Carers “left with nowhere to turn” after Surrey cuts support services?

Carers “left with nowhere to turn” after Surrey cuts support services?

Charity warns of risks to 1,500 carers as safety net withdrawn A Surrey charity has warned that unpaid carers across the county are being pushed “beyond breaking point” following the … Read More

Community Foodbank

Energy debt fears rise as Epsom’s Good Company’s support steps up

Energy debt fears rise as Epsom’s Good Company’s support steps up

Rising energy costs could push more households into debt this year, with local support services warning of growing pressure on low-income families. Good Company (Surrey), which runs the Epsom & … Read More

Council Elections

Epsom & Ewell voters urged to prepare for historic Surrey elections

Epsom & Ewell voters urged to prepare for historic Surrey elections

Residents in Epsom & Ewell are being urged to “get ready to vote” ahead of major local government elections on Thursday 7 May 2026, which will shape how the borough … Read More

Epsom Hospital to “merge” with St Georges in Tooting?

Health News

Epsom Hospital to “merge” with St Georges in Tooting?

A major NHS reorganisation affecting Epsom residents appears to have been approved behind closed doors, with no public announcement or consultation to date. Information shared with the Epsom and Ewell … Read More

Business News

Mayor opens Primark in Epsom

Mayor opens Primark in Epsom

Primark has opened a major new store in Epsom’s Ashley Centre, drawing large crowds on its first day and appearing to confirm earlier predictions by the Epsom and Ewell Times … Read More

Fennies Epsom Continues To Support Local Families As Demand For Quality Childcare Grows

Business Education News

Fennies Epsom Continues To Support Local Families As Demand For Quality Childcare Grows

Established Fennies nursery on 1a Hook Road, Epsom, KT19 8TH, strengthens its role in the community while a new Fennies setting opens nearby in Cheam. For families across Epsom, access … Read More


26th March 2026 weekly

Council Housing Planning

Oxshott Uproar as 800 Object to Green Belt Housing Plan

Oxshott Uproar as 800 Object to Green Belt Housing Plan

More than 800 objections later, a controversial plan for 250 new homes on green belt land in Oxshott is set to be decided by a planning committee, and the recommendation … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom Stung by Late Blow as Salts Denied by Handball Drama

Epsom Stung by Late Blow as Salts Denied by Handball Drama

Epsom & Ewell FC 2 – Fleet Town FC 3. Combined Counties Premier League. Saturday 21st March. Easy as HGV Stadium. The Salts were back in action for the fourth … Read More

Arts Education News

Epsom’s UCA hosts delegation from Nigeria

Epsom’s UCA hosts delegation from Nigeria

A new Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy and the National Council … Read More

Arts Culture

Epsom & Ewell Silver Band Delivers Strong Performance at 2026 Regional Championships

Epsom & Ewell Silver Band Delivers Strong Performance at 2026 Regional Championships

STEVENAGE, March 21, 2026 — The Epsom & Ewell Silver Band took to the stage today at the Gordon Craig Theatre for the London & Southern Counties Regional Brass Band … Read More

Community Nature Volunteers

Epsom and Ewell countryside volunteers face uncertain times

Epsom and Ewell countryside volunteers face uncertain times

Epsom and Ewell’s army of countryside volunteers faces uncertain times as responsibility for protecting the borough’s wildlife habitats shifts next year to a new East Surrey council. The fear is … Read More

Community Council News

Epsom on road to twin with world-famous Ukraine town of Bucha

Epsom on road to twin with world-famous Ukraine town of Bucha

BBC reports: Epsom and Ewell has taken the first step towards twinning with a Ukrainian town. Epsom & Ewell councillors have backed plans to explore a twinning link with the … Read More

Council Finances

Woking bankruptcy sell off

Woking bankruptcy sell off

Woking Borough Council is selling off its flagship regeneration projects – including the town’s new Hilton Hotel and shopping centres to private investors to claw back public money – branded … Read More

Council Council constitution

Guildford goes a different way to Epsom with Parish Council on a narrow margin

Guildford goes a different way to Epsom with Parish Council on a narrow margin

Guildford Borough Council has approved plans for a new town council despite warnings from its own leader that the move could hit the borough’s most financially disadvantaged residents hardest. Council … Read More

Council Environment Nature

Rare moth rediscovery secures conservation status for Epsom’s Manor Open Space

Rare moth rediscovery secures conservation status for Epsom’s Manor Open Space

Manor Open Space in Epsom has been designated a Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI), recognising its ecological value and role in supporting wildlife across the borough. The designation, made … Read More

Arts Culture

An evening song preludes a Mass and a Requiem by Epsom Choral Society

An evening song preludes a Mass and a Requiem by Epsom Choral Society

This concert at St Martin’s Church, Epsom, was another milestone in the life of one of the town’s cultural jewels, its Choral Society. The German Requiem by Johannes Brahms was … Read More

Sports

Junior golf booming at Epsom’s Horton Golf Park as membership tops 300

Junior golf booming at Epsom’s Horton Golf Park as membership tops 300

Junior golf is thriving in Epsom, with Horton Golf Park announcing that its junior membership has now surpassed 300 young players. The milestone reflects a steady rise in participation among … Read More

Council Education Transport

Ewell school goes safe streets ahead

Ewell school goes safe streets ahead

Danetree Primary School in Ewell is set to benefit from a School Street from May 2026, aimed at reducing air pollution and improving road safety during the busiest times of … Read More

Council Local History News

Epsom’s Cllr McCormick gives Middlesex revival the irregular iambic treatment

Epsom’s Cllr McCormick gives Middlesex revival the irregular iambic treatment

Historic nostalgia could be upheld in naming a new Surrey council next year. Surrey County Council has backed a symbolic call to recognise Middlesex in the name of a future … Read More

Community Health

Epsom Hospital to share new surgery robot

Epsom Hospital to share new surgery robot

A patient has spoken of his gratitude to the NHS after he received life-saving robotic surgery – as hundreds more patients across London and Surrey are set to access the … Read More

Council Council constitution

Surrey leaders promise smooth transition to unitaries

Surrey leaders promise smooth transition to unitaries

On Friday 13 March, the East and West Surrey Joint Committees met to continue preparations for the transition to new unitary councils ahead of “vesting day” on 1 April 2027. … Read More

Council Westminster

Surrey County Council death throes debate

Surrey County Council death throes debate

Tensions boiled over in the council chamber as outgoing Surrey County Council leader Conservative Cllr Tim Oliver defended his administration and staff against accusations from local MPs and opposition councillors. … Read More

Council News Westminster

Local LibDem leader slams Helen Maguire MP in shock resignation

Local LibDem leader slams Helen Maguire MP in shock resignation

In a shock development in the politics of Epsom and Ewell Liberal Democrat Council Group Leader Cllr James Lawrence (College Ward) has resigned from his Party and joined the growing … Read More

Council Transport

New moped bays introduced to tackle pavement parking in Epsom High Street

New moped bays introduced to tackle pavement parking in Epsom High Street

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council have established new moped-only parking spaces outside the Town Hall in a bid to combat pavement parking on Epsom High Street. The issue of delivery … Read More


19th March 2026

Council Council constitution Finances

Epsom and Ewell Council transparency row erupts as council backs publication of urgent decisions

Epsom and Ewell Council transparency row erupts as council backs publication of urgent decisions

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has agreed to improve transparency over so-called “urgent decisions” following a heated debate that revisited the controversy surrounding the Rainbow Centre and allegations of secrecy … Read More

Council Council constitution

Epsom and Ewell Council put in proportion

Epsom and Ewell Council put in proportion

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has approved changes to the political balance of its committees following further shifts in councillor allegiances, amid continuing tensions within the ruling Residents’ Association group. … Read More

Council Finances

Epsom’s empty and second homes face local tax increases

Epsom’s empty and second homes face local tax increases

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has approved a 2.98% increase in its share of Council Tax for 2026/27, alongside new measures to penalise empty properties and second homes, but not … Read More

Business Council

Surrey-wide plan aims to get thousands back into work

Surrey-wide plan aims to get thousands back into work

A cross-county plan to bring thousands of people back into employment in Surrey has received backing from Surrey County Council and government ministers. The Get Surrey Working Plan brings together … Read More

Environment News

Ash dieback keeps Thames island closed

Ash dieback keeps Thames island closed

The Environment Agency has warned against any planned protests over the closure of a Surrey riverside island and announced a public engagement event to update residents on safety work there. … Read More

Business Council

Support programme launched to help Surrey’s high streets

Support programme launched to help Surrey’s high streets

Dedicated support for high street businesses across Surrey to attract new customers, boost sales and drive growth is now available as part of wider efforts to strengthen and futureproof town … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom and Ewell FC’s first home game of 2026 drawn

Epsom and Ewell FC’s first home game of 2026 drawn

Epsom & Ewell FC 0 v Camberley Town FC 0 14th March, Chalky Lane, Chessington Combined Counties Premier League We finally saw our first home game of 2026 at Chalky … Read More

Community Education Health

The big child smartphone use debate starts in Surrey

The big child smartphone use debate starts in Surrey

Parents are facing “no bigger issue” than the impact of smartphones and social media on their children, says Godalming and Ash MP Jeremy Hunt.  The former chancellor told a public … Read More

Community Council

Karl Nicholas honoured with Active Citizen Award at Borough Civic Reception

Karl Nicholas honoured with Active Citizen Award at Borough Civic Reception

A long-serving community volunteer whose work spans youth organisations, music, policing and education has been honoured with Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Active Citizen Award at the Mayor’s Annual Civic … Read More

Council Council constitution News

Sun sets on Residents’ Associations’ cherished Parishes for Epsom and Ewell

Sun sets on Residents’ Associations’ cherished Parishes for Epsom and Ewell

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has formally abandoned plans to create parish-style community councils after a public consultation produced overwhelming opposition, bringing to an end a controversial review that has … Read More

Arts Culture

Epsom resident launches UK Choir of the Year

Epsom resident launches UK Choir of the Year

A Worcester Park resident and former Epsom College music scholar is behind a new national competition celebrating Britain’s thriving amateur choral scene. Lucy Mitchell, founder of UK Choir of the … Read More

Council Education

Hope courted in new Surrey school for extra needs

Hope courted in new Surrey school for extra needs

The official opening of Hopescourt School in Walton-on-Thames marks a new chapter for children with additional needs in Surrey. The Lord Lieutenant of Surrey joined pupils, staff, Bourne Education Trust, … Read More

Arts Business Planning

Three beers for Dorking

Three beers for Dorking

Beer fans will be pumped to know that Dorking Halls will be able to offer customers a greater variety of booze after planning permission was secured to convert storage units … Read More

Community Council Health

Some Surrey care services at a crossroads?

Some Surrey care services at a crossroads?

A Surrey charity has warned that unpaid carers could be pushed “beyond breaking point” after Surrey County Council ended contracts for two carer support services. Crossroads Care Surrey said the … Read More

Community Council Health

Green light for MRI scanner at Leatherhead Leisure Centre

Green light for MRI scanner at Leatherhead Leisure Centre

Surrey will get a new MRI machine at Leatherhead Leisure Centre after councillors were “all in favour” of building the musculoskeletal scanner. The new machine will be housed in a … Read More

Council Planning

Epsom and Ewell Local Plan tensions surface as committee debate curtailed by chair

Epsom and Ewell Local Plan tensions surface as committee debate curtailed by chair

A meeting of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Licensing and Planning Policy Committee (LPPC) on 10th March exposed growing tensions over the borough’s Local Plan after councillors attempted to debate … Read More


12th March 2026

Council Finances

Surrey Council reviews property sales as it signs off business plans for own firms

Surrey Council reviews property sales as it signs off business plans for own firms

Surrey County Council has signed off the latest business plans for two companies it owns as it tries to strengthen its finances during a difficult period for local government. The … Read More

Council Housing

Dorking housing plan rejected again over affordable homes shortfall

Dorking housing plan rejected again over affordable homes shortfall

Plans to build even more homes on the former Aviva site in Dorking have been thrown out after developers failed to include enough affordable housing. It is the second time … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Council response to Epsom and Ewell Green Belt concerns

Council response to Epsom and Ewell Green Belt concerns

In response to the report in the Epsom and Ewell Times, Fresh Local Plan row as councillor questions Green Belt revisions and governance at Epsom and Ewell, Epsom and Ewell … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Affordable housing scheme approved on Leatherhead green belt

Affordable housing scheme approved on Leatherhead green belt

Greenbelt land in north Leatherhead will be built on after a 100 per cent affordable housing estate was granted planning permission. Mole Valley District Council’s development committee approved the proposals … Read More

Council Elections

Guide to the upcoming East Surrey Council elections

Guide to the upcoming East Surrey Council elections

When voters head to the polls on Thursday, May 7, the local election in Surrey will look very different from previous years. This local election will mark the first step … Read More

Rugby Sports

Horsham hold a win against Sutton & Epsom RFC

Horsham hold a win against Sutton & Epsom RFC

Horsham 26 Sutton and Epsom 20. 7th March.  In November Horsham travelled to Rugby Lane and were victorious. The Black & Whites scored a late Kyren Ghumra try to add … Read More

Arts Local History

Remarkable Ukrainian who lived his final decades in Epsom

Remarkable Ukrainian who lived his final decades in Epsom

MICHAEL BIALOGUSKI (1917-84) Ukrainian born Doctor, musician, conductor and spy who spent the last 20 years of his life in Epsom Mykolo Bialoguski was born in Kiev (then in Russia, … Read More

News

Dorking gnome fails in bid to win property rights

Dorking gnome fails in bid to win property rights

A Surrey couple have won a legal battle over a tiny strip of lawn outside their home after a neighbour tried to reclaim it by placing a garden gnome on … Read More

Community Council News

Could you put Surrey Council’s empty buildings or land to good use?

Could you put Surrey Council’s empty buildings or land to good use?

Surrey residents could soon have the chance to take over unused council buildings and land under a new policy designed to put more local assets into community hands. Surrey County … Read More

Arts Health Local History

Epsom author shares personal epilepsy journey amid town’s historic link to the condition

Epsom author shares personal epilepsy journey amid town’s historic link to the condition

An Epsom author has published a deeply personal account of living with epilepsy, adding a modern voice to a local story that stretches back more than a century. Madeline Bolton-Smith, … Read More

Community Council Finances

Last round of developers’ funds in Epsom and Ewell to be spent

Last round of developers’ funds in Epsom and Ewell to be spent

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is inviting local community groups and organisations to apply for funds, raised by the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), to deliver projects that benefit residents and … Read More

Community Crime Policing

Epsom and Ewell February crime and safety round-up

Epsom and Ewell February crime and safety round-up

Epsom and Ewell Times does not normally report individual crime incidents. However, as part of a trial we are publishing a monthly round-up of crime and community safety developments affecting … Read More

Council Council constitution News

Epsom and Ewell to ditch Parish Councils plan

Epsom and Ewell to ditch Parish Councils plan

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has all but confirmed it will not proceed with plans to create community councils in the borough after consultation responses indicated a lack of public … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Fresh Local Plan row as councillor questions Green Belt revisions and governance at Epsom and Ewell

Fresh Local Plan row as councillor questions Green Belt revisions and governance at Epsom and Ewell

Concerns are growing over Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Local Plan after campaigners and a borough councillor raised questions about revised evidence submitted to the Government Planning Inspector — including … Read More


5th March 2026

Business Council Planning

Ewell’s Looe Set for Flush of New Industrial Investment

Ewell’s Looe Set for Flush of New Industrial Investment

An ageing industrial site in Ewell is set for a major overhaul after councillors backed plans to knock it down and rebuild it with bigger, more modern units. The scheme … Read More

Education News Science

Surrey Space Institute could lead UK missions to the stars

Surrey Space Institute could lead UK missions to the stars

UK-led and UK-enabled space missions within this decade should be the hard-coded goal of the country’s space industry at every level, says the Director of the newly launched Surrey Space Institute at … Read More

Rugby Sports

Sutton & Epsom Fall Short in Entertaining 10-Try Battle at Rugby Lane

Sutton & Epsom Fall Short in Entertaining 10-Try Battle at Rugby Lane

Sutton & Epsom RFC 27 Battersea Ironsides 38. Saturday 28th February. With hindsight being, as ever, twenty-twenty vision, the defeat of the Black & Whites at Garratt Green has been … Read More

Family Notices Notices

Dr Antony John Hayward

Dr Antony John Hayward

Antony John Hayward died peacefully on 1st February 2026. Devoted husband to the late Judith, loving father to James, Simon (predeceased), Christopher, Joanna and Jonathan. Proud and loving grandfather and … Read More

Football Sports

Epsom and Ewell FC rise to challenge on penalties

Epsom and Ewell FC rise to challenge on penalties

26th February Horley Town FC The New Defence, Horley – Southern Combination Challenge Cup 2nd Round Epsom & Ewell progress to the next round of the Southern Combination Challenge Cup … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Horses beat cars in Epsom’s Langley Vale housing development application

Horses beat cars in Epsom’s Langley Vale housing development application

Plans to build up to 110 homes on agricultural fields in Epsom have been thrown out with fears of a horse vs car ‘collision corridor’. The Langley Vale scheme has … Read More

Council Elections News

Party Leader visits Epsom to launch East Surrey election campaign

Party Leader visits Epsom to launch East Surrey election campaign

The Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey visited Epsom yesterday to officially launch the start of the East Surrey election campaign, promising a “fresh start” to the county after years … Read More

Environment Transport

Battle of the skies above Surrey

Battle of the skies above Surrey

Air pollution, noise, and climate change are three of the reasons Surrey Heath Borough Council is objecting to plans to increase weekend flights at Farnborough Airport. The business travel hub … Read More

Education News

Surrey’s big brains on tiny matters recognised

Surrey’s big brains on tiny matters recognised

Surrey ranked world’s leading university for nuclear isomer discovery, with three physicists in global top ten A global database of nuclear physics discoveries spanning more than a century has ranked … Read More

Crime Environment News

Fly-tipping “running out of control” but major incidents disappear in Epsom and Ewell

Fly-tipping “running out of control” but major incidents disappear in Epsom and Ewell

Fly-tipping on an industrial scale is at risk of “running out of control” across England, with organised criminal gangs blamed for dumping tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish in … Read More

Community Education

Surrey’s declining birth rate means fewer school classes

Surrey’s declining birth rate means fewer school classes

Surrey’s falling birth rate has led to nearly 50 fewer classes of school children in less than a decade. That is according to a new strategy report aimed at protecting … Read More

Environment News

EV charger grants increased as thousands of Surrey drivers without driveways could benefit

EV charger grants increased as thousands of Surrey drivers without driveways could benefit

Renters, flat-owners and businesses in Surrey will be able to claim up to £500 towards installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers from April, after the Government increased grants by more than … Read More

Council Education

Surrey to create 220 SEND places

Surrey to create 220 SEND places

Surrey will press ahead with two long-planned specialist free schools but councillors have admitted the plans will still leave “significant” gaps in provision. The scheme will unlock £16.14m of government … Read More

Health News

Epsom and St Helier Trust doctor appointed by Privy Council to GMC

Epsom and St Helier Trust doctor appointed by Privy Council to GMC

The General Medical Council (GMC) has announced a paediatrician as the latest member of its governing body, the GMC Council. Dr Lucinda Etheridge, a consultant in general and adolescent paediatrics, … Read More

Council Council constitution Finances

Bourne Hall row escalates as Chief Executive suspends councillors’ decision

Bourne Hall row escalates as Chief Executive suspends councillors’ decision

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s decision to delay plans for investing in Bourne Hall Museum has itself been suspended after the Council’s Chief Executive intervened, raising questions about whether councillors … Read More

Business News

On the Primarks Epsom, ready, steady, go 25th March

On the Primarks Epsom, ready, steady, go 25th March

Primark will open the doors of its new store at Epsom’s The Ashley Centre on Wednesday 25 March at 10am, taking over the former House of Fraser unit. To mark … Read More


26th February 2026

Community News Volunteers

Epsom and Ewell’s four year commitment to Ukraine

Epsom and Ewell’s four year commitment to Ukraine

4 Years of War in Ukraine, 4 Years of Heart Ache, Support and Immense Pride in this Community By Roy Deadman, Chairman and Co-Founder, Surrey Stands With Ukraine Four years … Read More

Council Housing Planning

The Ripley effect of rural development in Surrey

The Ripley effect of rural development in Surrey

Surrey villagers say they fear their semi-rural community will be “overwhelmed” by development. Ripley is frequently named one of the prettiest and best places to live in Surrey. But locals … Read More

News Policing

Surrey armed officers in fatal shooting to remain anonymous?

Surrey armed officers in fatal shooting to remain anonymous?

A coroner will soon decide whether armed police officers involved in a fatal shooting in Surrey will have their names kept out of the public eye. At a pre-inquest review … Read More

Council Education

Surrey wasting education in primary schools

Surrey wasting education in primary schools

Surrey County Council (SCC) has launched the Surrey Schools Waste Engagement Grant Scheme for primary schools in the county. Through the scheme, SCC will support schools to educate their children … Read More

Council Finances News

“It’s my meeting”: Cllr Dallen stops questions about his role in alleged Rainbow “cover-up”.

“It’s my meeting”: Cllr Dallen stops questions about his role in alleged Rainbow “cover-up”.

Rainbow Leisure Centre secrecy row deepens after heated council clash A bitter exchange between councillors over a confidential “urgent decision” concerning the Rainbow Leisure Centre has raised fresh questions about … Read More

Council Elections

Surrey could have had elections last year after all

Surrey could have had elections last year after all

The Government’s u-turn on reinstating elections across 30 local authorities shows just how “rash and reckless” last year’s decision was to cancel polls in Surrey, opposition councillors said. In 2025, … Read More


19th February 2026

Community Council Foodbank

Epsom and Ewell pledges to end poverty

Epsom and Ewell pledges to end poverty

Following the 2024 lead of Surrey County Council, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council also has formally adopted the End Poverty Pledge, committing itself to pay the Real Living Wage, review … Read More

Rugby Sports

Sweet success for Sutton and Epsom Rugby

Sweet success for Sutton and Epsom Rugby

Beckenham 14 Sutton & Epsom 22. Saturday 14th February. Last October a Tom Lennard penalty with the last kick of the game secured a Sutton and Epsom 22-19 win. A … Read More

Business Education Environment

Surrey Uni finds energy-saving 5G features could cut carbon emissions

Surrey Uni finds energy-saving 5G features could cut carbon emissions

An optimal combination of energy-efficient 5G network features – including AI systems that let mobile mast and antenna base stations go into sleep mode when usage is low, and phones that avoid unnecessary background network checks … Read More

Community Education

Epsom and Ewell Town-Twinning Association invites Cyril Frazer Award entries

Epsom and Ewell Town-Twinning Association invites Cyril Frazer Award entries

Epsom and Ewell Town-Twinning Association is inviting applications for this year’s Cyril Frazer Award, a prize established in memory of Cyril Frazer, who died in 2016. Cyril Frazer was Mayor … Read More

Council Council constitution News

Epsom and Ewell Parish councils decision looms amid questions over cost, timing and scrutiny

Epsom and Ewell Parish councils decision looms amid questions over cost, timing and scrutiny

Full Council set to decide weeks after consultation closes. Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is preparing to decide whether to create new Community or Parish Councils for Epsom and Ewell, … Read More

Arts Culture

Epsom has no fear hosting primal premiere

Epsom has no fear hosting primal premiere

Valentine’s Day brought screams instead of romance to Epsom Picturehouse as Craig Dowsett premiered his directional debut, Bigfoot: Primal Fear, on 14 February. Dowsett began acting shortly after Covid and … Read More

Council Planning

Stoneleigh & Auriol Voters Back Neighbourhood Plan – But What Will It Change?

Stoneleigh & Auriol Voters Back Neighbourhood Plan – But What Will It Change?

Residents of Stoneleigh and Auriol have decisively backed their Neighbourhood Plan in a local referendum, giving it formal authority to influence planning decisions in the area until 2039. At the … Read More

Housing News Planning

Cllr prays for Priest Hill not to be developed in Ewell

Cllr prays for Priest Hill not to be developed in Ewell

A controversial proposal to build hundreds of homes on Green Belt land at Priest Hill in Ewell has re-emerged, with developers now progressing a revised scheme for up to 300 … Read More

Arts Education News

Edinburgh Duke visits Surrey’s Arts University

Edinburgh Duke visits Surrey’s Arts University

Thursday 12th February, The Duke of Edinburgh visited University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and its School of Creative & Cultural Industries, to celebrate it providing 170 years of practice-based, … Read More

Council Education Finances

Government comes to Surrey’s SEND rescue

Government comes to Surrey’s SEND rescue

The Government is ‘finally recognising the heavy pressure placed on local budgets to support children’ after agreeing to wipe out 90 per cent of the debt councils has accrued in … Read More

Education News

Surrey University installs Vice-Chancellor number six

Surrey University installs Vice-Chancellor number six

Guildford Cathedral played host as town and gown come together to see formal installation of Professor Stephen Jarvis as Surrey’s sixth Vice-Chancellor In a ceremony that fused a message about … Read More

Arts Education Local History

Surrey’s suffragette composer re-imagined in many ways

Surrey’s suffragette composer re-imagined in many ways

Rediscovering long forgotten music does not mean recovering how it was meant to be performed, and that is a major challenge for the arts, finds a new study from the University of Surrey. An expert found that rediscovered … Read More

Arts Health Helen Maguire Westminster

Epsom MP sponsors special youth art in Parliament

Epsom MP sponsors special youth art in Parliament

Surrey young people using NHS mental health services have taken their artwork to the heart of government, with an exhibition at the House of Commons offering MPs an insight into … Read More

Business Education

Surrey Uni on challenging AI decisions

Surrey Uni on challenging AI decisions

AI systems already decide how ambulances are routed, how supply chains operate and how autonomous drones plan their missions. Yet when those systems make a risky or counter-intuitive choice, humans … Read More

Council Finances News

See-saw debate on whether Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s budget is balanced

See-saw debate on whether Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s budget is balanced

Inside the Claims and Counter-Claims at EEBC’s 2026/27 Budget Meeting Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) declared Tuesday (10th February) that it has delivered a “balanced budget without the use … Read More


12th February 2026

Community Council Finances

Ewell’s Bourne Hall plans knocked back by scrutiny

Ewell’s Bourne Hall plans knocked back by scrutiny

A council decision to invest in the future of Bourne Hall Museum has been sent back to the drawing board after councillors ruled it was made without all the relevant … Read More

Community News Volunteers

Epsom advice centre training advice first-aiders

Epsom advice centre training advice first-aiders

Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell (CAEE) is inviting frontline workers and volunteers from other charities and organisations to train as Advice First Aiders, equipping them with the skills to identify … Read More

Council Finances

Mole Valley backs maximum council tax rise as deficit looms

Mole Valley backs maximum council tax rise as deficit looms

Council tax in Mole Valley is expected to rise by the highest possible amount – and still leave the district in financial deficit and relying on reserves to cover the … Read More

Is it a fair cop for Surrey Police to evict its tenants for no fault?

News Policing

Is it a fair cop for Surrey Police to evict its tenants for no fault?

A pregnant mum facing eviction from her police-owned home has said Surrey Police’s latest concessions ‘do not go far enough’ and are “insulting”, despite the force extending the moving deadline … Read More

Football Planning Sports

Council didn’t stand up Dorking Wanderers

Council didn’t stand up Dorking Wanderers

A new spectator stand that will “support the continued success” of Dorking Wanderers Football Club can stay after the club secured planning permission. The Mole Valley club had already erected … Read More

Family Notices Notices

Hazel Diana Tibbert, 86, of Longthorpe, Peterborough

Hazel Diana Tibbert, 86, of Longthorpe, Peterborough

Hazel Diana Tibbert, 86, of Longthorpe, Peterborough, passed away peacefully on 28th January 2026. Hazel was born on 8th July 1939 in Surrey, growing up in New Malden. Following her … Read More

Community Education News

Ewell’s Nescot graduates prove you don’t have to move away to go far

Ewell’s Nescot graduates prove you don’t have to move away to go far

Over 90 Nescot students gathered at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Friday for their Higher Education Graduation Ceremony, donning caps and gowns to celebrate their success with proud parents, families and … Read More

Arts Culture Education

Rosebery school Epsom puts Henry 8’s six on stage

Rosebery school Epsom puts Henry 8’s six on stage

An Epsom school brought Broadway and the West End to Surrey last week with a successful run of the musical ‘Six: Teen Edition’. The play, which is adapted from the international … Read More

Community Council Culture

Epsom celebrates Ukrainian culture at Festival of Friendship

Epsom celebrates Ukrainian culture at Festival of Friendship

The Festival of Friendship – Ukraine brought a vibrant celebration of Ukrainian culture to Epsom from 27 January to 1 February, uniting local organisations and residents in a week of … Read More

Business Health

Epsom therapist seeks to lift our moods in gloomy weather

Epsom therapist seeks to lift our moods in gloomy weather

It feels like Epsom has hardly seen the sun lately, making winter feel longer and delaying the arrival of spring. This kind of dullness is often described as “typical British … Read More

News Transport

Old trains rolled back into service

Old trains rolled back into service

Old style 1980s rolling stock that had been taken out of service to much fanfare, including a huge ticket-only retirement party, are still being used to cover shortages across South … Read More

Finances News Policing

Surrey Police precept rising

Surrey Police precept rising

The average household in Surrey could pay more than £350 a year towards policing after a £15 council tax hike was given the go-ahead. The police precept – the portion … Read More

Community Health Helen Maguire

Epsom and Ewell’s MP champion’s Friends of Horton Cemetery mission on “Time to Talk Day”

Epsom and Ewell’s MP champion’s Friends of Horton Cemetery mission on “Time to Talk Day”

On the edge of Epsom lies Horton Cemetery — quiet, overgrown and easy to miss. More than 9,000 people are buried there. Most never had headstones. Many never had visitors. … Read More

Council Finances

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council claws back millions to balance books before government shakeup

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council claws back millions to balance books before government shakeup

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has closed a multi-million pound budget gap as it gets ready to be absorbed into a new unitary authority next year.  Just months ago, Epsom … Read More

Council Finances

Surrey County Council budget approved

Surrey County Council budget approved

Council tax bills in Surrey will rise by almost five per cent after councillors approved its final budget. Members of Surrey County Council green-lit its last ever budget at a … Read More

Health News Policing

When is attempted suicide anti-social? A Surrey police dilemma

When is attempted suicide anti-social? A Surrey police dilemma

A woman has criticised Surrey Police for giving her an anti-social behaviour warning after officers intervened while she considered taking her own life. She has claimed the move left her … Read More


5th February 2026

Community Council Letters

Appeal to twin Epsom with Bucha in Ukraine

Appeal to twin Epsom with Bucha in Ukraine

From the committees of Surrey Stands With Ukraine and the Bucha-Epsom Association to all Councillors of the Borough of Epsom and Ewell. Re: Motion to Support Twinning with Bucha, Ukraine … Read More

Crime News Policing

January crime and safety round-up

January crime and safety round-up

Epsom and Ewell Times does not normally report individual crime incidents. However, as a trial, we are publishing a monthly round-up of crime and community safety matters with a local … Read More

Helen Maguire Westminster

The New Year view from Westminster

The New Year view from Westminster

From Epsom and Ewell Member for Parliament – Helen Maguire The new year often brings a quieter moment. A chance to take stock once the noise and festive chaos of … Read More

Rugby Sports

Sutton & Epsom beaten by Gravesend as yellow card proves decisive

Sutton & Epsom beaten by Gravesend as yellow card proves decisive

Sutton and Epsom RFC v Gravesend Saturday 31st January. On an autumnal October afternoon Sutton & Epsom defeated Gravesend 29–12 at the Rectory Field. That victory in Round 6 sent … Read More

Council Housing Social care

Now regulated, Epsom and Ewell greenlights children home

Now regulated, Epsom and Ewell greenlights children home

Plans to turn a ‘quiet’ family house into a children’s home for vulnerable young people have been approved despite strong objections from neighbours, warnings from police, and a heated council … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Red rag at Bull Hill as residents rage over high-rise plans

Red rag at Bull Hill as residents rage over high-rise plans

Huge high rises including hundreds of homes near a small Leatherhead park will kill the town and plunge precious playspace into shadow, say campaigners fighting the plans. Mole Valley District … Read More

Business Council

Epsom on course to connect Surrey businesses

Epsom on course to connect Surrey businesses

An innovative initiative to help Surrey businesses benefit more from spending in the region’s £50 billion economy will soon launch. Source in Surrey has been developed by Surrey Chambers of … Read More

News Policing

Penchant for porn on Surrey police computer leads to ban

Penchant for porn on Surrey police computer leads to ban

A Surrey Police officer was dismissed for watching porn, taking pictures of his genitals and buying cocaine on a work device. Former Detective Constable (DC) Luke Turner has also been … Read More

News Policing

Paradox of Protection policy for tenants: triggers Surrey police evictions

Paradox of Protection policy for tenants: triggers Surrey police evictions

A pregnant mum says families have been left facing a “very real prospect of being homeless” after being told to leave Surrey Police subsidised housing. At least 15 households living … Read More

Council Education

“Go all in” is Surrey’s literary call to read books

“Go all in” is Surrey’s literary call to read books

Surrey Libraries are thrilled to be taking part in the National Year of Reading, a UK-wide campaign designed to inspire more people to rediscover the joy of reading. A Department … Read More

Council Planning

Epsom & Ewell’s Council responds to Local Plan concerns

Epsom & Ewell’s Council responds to Local Plan concerns

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has responded to questions raised about the handling of its Local Plan examination, following criticism from a local resident that key issues were not discussed … Read More

Education News

A recipe for success – Dame Prue Leith visits Ewell’s Nescot

A recipe for success – Dame Prue Leith visits Ewell’s Nescot

Dame Prue Leith DBE visited students at Nescot college in Epsom today, to share her experience, expertise and enthusiasm with students, including the next generation of culinary talent.  Prue, a … Read More

News Policing Westminster

Epsom & Ewell MP presses government on firearm licensing safeguards

Epsom & Ewell MP presses government on firearm licensing safeguards

Epsom & Ewell’s MP Helen Maguire led a Westminster Hall debate on 28 January calling for tighter safeguards in the firearms licensing system, with a particular focus on making medical … Read More

Council Council constitution

Surrey declares experiment in community engagement a success

Surrey declares experiment in community engagement a success

Surrey County Council has endorsed the continuation of its pilot Neighbourhood Area Committees (NACs), hailing them as a successful new way of ensuring that “community voices are heard” during the … Read More

Education News

Royal visit to Surrey University

Royal visit to Surrey University

On 28 January, HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh and the University of Surrey’s Chancellor, HRH The Duke of Kent, visited Surrey to celebrate the University’s innovation, research and hands on … Read More

Business Council

Council agrees to continue jobseeker support in Epsom & Ewell

Council agrees to continue jobseeker support in Epsom & Ewell

On 27 January 2026, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Strategy & Resources Committee approved continued funding and delivery arrangements for the Epsom & Ewell Hub (EE Hub). This decision ensures … Read More


29th January 2026

Council Finances

Bit of monkey business in Epsom’s Town Hall Chamber

Bit of monkey business in Epsom’s Town Hall Chamber

A meeting of the Licensing and Planning Policy Committee of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council on 22nd January saw councillors approve a new schedule of planning fees and charges for … Read More

Council Culture Finances

Independent view of Ewell’s Bourne Hall

Independent view of Ewell’s Bourne Hall

BBC LDRS reports: Up to £359,000 could be spent on rejuvenating Ewell’s Bourne Hall Museum under new plans but opposition councillors have stressed that key information on the decision has … Read More

Letters Nature

100 years campaigning to keep Surrey Green

100 years campaigning to keep Surrey Green

Dear Surrey, The countryside is your greatest achievement. A beautiful masterpiece built by centuries of collaboration between people and nature. From meadows and woodlands to rivers, coasts, and the green … Read More

Faith Local History

A surprise glimpse into 1883: Christ Church Epsom Common’s Parish Magazine

A surprise glimpse into 1883: Christ Church Epsom Common’s Parish Magazine

Out of the blue, Christ Church Epsom Common was recently approached by a Worcestershire-based bookseller and gratefully accepted her kind gift of a bound volume (about the size of a … Read More

Council Finances

Surrey council budget published

Surrey council budget published

Surrey residents can expect to pay 4.99 per cent more council tax next year under plans in the new budget. Surrey County Council has revealed it is losing a huge … Read More

Council Finances

A Surrey Council’s finances don’t add-up for 6th year running

A Surrey Council’s finances don’t add-up for 6th year running

Spelthorne Borough Council’s finances are still so muddled that they will not be fully fixed before it disappears into a new mega-council in West Surrey, says a new report. External … Read More

Council Housing Planning

Redhill developers make a towering mistake

Redhill developers make a towering mistake

Two major landmark towers that would have dominated a Surrey town have been dismissed with campaigners claiming a major victory in their long-running battle. Developers Solum Regeneration had been hoping … Read More

News Transport

Heathrow 3rd runway green-light by 2029?

Heathrow 3rd runway green-light by 2029?

Heathrow Airport has begun working on its third runway planning application with the aim of getting the green light by 2029. Last November, the Government indicated that the West London … Read More

Crime Policing

Surrey Police’s AI powered face recognition cameras in the spotlight

Surrey Police’s AI powered face recognition cameras in the spotlight

Surrey Police will continue to use AI-powered surveillance vans to scan thousands of people’s faces in public locations despite fears over ethnic bias, said councillors calling for their use to … Read More

Council Environment

EEBC reports air quality milestone and revised carbon emissions figures

EEBC reports air quality milestone and revised carbon emissions figures

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Environment Committee has noted a series of climate and air quality updates, including the formal revocation of the Ewell High Street Air Quality Management Area … Read More

Business Community Education

Ex-Gendarme launches Epsom safety awareness programme for children

Ex-Gendarme launches Epsom safety awareness programme for children

A new safety awareness programme for children has been launched in Epsom by former French armed police officer Xavier Vollin, who now works in the UK as a close protection … Read More

Council Council constitution

The process of appointing the new local government chiefs begins

The process of appointing the new local government chiefs begins

Councillors from across Surrey met this week for the very first time as part of two new committees set up to manage the county’s biggest council shake-up in decades. The … Read More

Council News

Goldman sacks the Epsom and Ewell Residents Association

Goldman sacks the Epsom and Ewell Residents Association

A councillor representing Nonsuch ward has become the latest member of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council to change political alignment mid-term, with Shanice Goldman joining the Conservative group. Cllr Goldman, … Read More

Council Editorial Finances

Process matters — but so does the balance sheet

Process matters — but so does the balance sheet

Epsom & Ewell Times has recently published a run of stories raising concerns about process, openness and transparency at Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC). Those issues matter. A council … Read More

Athletics Sports

Epsom and Ewell’s MP in the running for …. running

Epsom and Ewell’s MP in the running for …. running

A hardy team of Epsom & Ewell Harriers women braved freezing conditions for the third fixture of the Surrey Cross Country League season at Oxshott Woods on 10th January, hosted … Read More


22nd January 2025

Council News

Another Epsom and Ewell Borough Council cover-up of criticism?

Another Epsom and Ewell Borough Council cover-up of criticism?

Following closely behind the storm over the secrecy around the apparent failure of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council to maintain over 20 years an adequate landlord’s oversight of The Rainbow … Read More

Council Letters

A Decision Not Fully Bourne Out?

A Decision Not Fully Bourne Out?

From Councillor Alex Coley. Dear Editor, I read Emily Dalton’s article Ewell’s “UFO” shaped Bourne Hall to take off anew in the Epsom & Ewell Times with great interest, for … Read More

Council Council constitution

Epsom Councillor claims he is being silenced for his transparency concerns

Epsom Councillor claims he is being silenced for his transparency concerns

A meeting of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Standards and Constitution Committee on 15th January exposed sharp tensions over councillors’ scrutiny rights and the handling of Code of Conduct complaints, … Read More

News Sports

Ashtead Tennis Club gets set to expand

Sport in Mole Valley is set to get a boost after plans for a new clubhouse, that will allow Ashtead Tennis Club to offer more to the community, was approved. … Read More

Ashtead Tennis Club gets set to expand

Council Council constitution Letters

More erudition on local government reorganisation in Epsom and Ewell

More erudition on local government reorganisation in Epsom and Ewell

Dear Editor, In his letter of 13 January Trevor Burt makes a number of good points, including rightly calling out the determination of the ruling Residents Association (RA) clique to … Read More

Council Education News

Ewell’s “UFO” shaped Bourne Hall to take off anew

Ewell’s “UFO” shaped Bourne Hall to take off anew

A Surrey museum is set to get a long-awaited boost to make the tired building come to life again. Epsom and Ewell Borough council unanimously backed plans to invest in … Read More

Arts Culture Education

Students Tuesday takeover of Epsom Picturehouse

Students Tuesday takeover of Epsom Picturehouse

Students from University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Epsom are set to return to Epsom Picturehouse later this month with another imaginative cinema takeover – this time built around … Read More

Business Council News

Surrey businesses benefit from County grants

Surrey businesses benefit from County grants

Greentech innovators and gourmet food producers are among businesses benefiting from a further £1 million investment into the county’s economy by Surrey County Council. Nearly 30 companies and entrepreneurs are … Read More

Business Education News

Surrey Uni powering hydrogen and low carbon energy

Surrey Uni powering hydrogen and low carbon energy

A new partnership between the University of Surrey and leading clean energy technology company Ceres aims to speed up the development of next-generation clean power systems and hydrogen production – … Read More

Community Health

Green escape to wellness for Surrey’s anxious

Green escape to wellness for Surrey’s anxious

A new photography exhibition by Active Prospects is shining a light on the power of nature, creativity, and personalised wellbeing support. The stunning images on display were all taken by … Read More

News Policing

A Surrey Police career goes to pot

A Surrey Police career goes to pot

A former Surrey Police officer has been banned from policing for life after she smoked cannabis and then lied about it,  a misconduct panel ruled. Zara Ali was dismissed following … Read More

Arts Culture News

Epsom Dance Group in World Championship

Epsom Dance Group in World Championship

An Epsom-based dance competition team is preparing to take to the international stage after being selected to represent Team England at the Dance World Cup 2026 in Dublin next summer. … Read More

Business News Planning

Council’s refusal leaves Esher’s Marquis of Granby derelict

Council’s refusal leaves Esher’s Marquis of Granby derelict

The owners of the Marquis of Granby in Esher have hit back at Elmbridge Borough Council after it refused to recognise the venue as a restaurant. They said the decision … Read More

Council Finances

What to do with an old Town Hall – lessons for Epsom?

What to do with an old Town Hall – lessons for Epsom?

Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been spent on consultants – yet Elmbridge Borough Council still does not know what to do with its offices, say opposition councillors. They have … Read More