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
Category: Council
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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