Epsom Councillor’s disclosure claims Bourne out on review
The future of Bourne Hall and its museum has become one of the most contentious issues in Epsom & Ewell local politics in recent months. Debate has ranged from ambitious … Read More
Category: Finances
No end to Epsom’s Rainbow Leisure Centre controversy
Rainbow reply from Dallen leaves key questions unanswered. Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Chair of Strategy and Resources, Cllr Neil Dallen (RA Town), has finally responded to questions from Epsom … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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