Planning a house extension in Epsom and Ewell? A hard lesson from Waverley
A man who was charged £70,000 by a Surrey council said it was a “watershed moment” to be given recognition of his struggle and the right to appeal. A couple … Read More
Category: Finances
Will Epsom and Ewell be bailing out Woking?
Debt-ridden Woking Borough Council has approved the sale of two more assets as it continues slashing its way to a balanced budget. The bankrupt authority, with debts of more than … Read More
Will Epsom and Ewell be bailing out Guildford?
A Surrey council faces tough decisions in the future after receiving a “very difficult financial settlement from the government”. Guildford Borough Council has no extra funding to meet inflation and … Read More
Will Epsom and Ewell be bailing out Spelthorne?
“Significant weaknesses” in a council’s financial records have been laid bare in a new report. External auditors for Spelthorne Borough Council said they could not fully assess or complete the … Read More
Surrey County tax increase vote
A council tax hike could be hitting Surrey as members take the first look at the county’s budget. Residents could see a maximum increase of 4.99 per cent on council … Read More
Epsom and Ewell car parking fees on new levels
Epsom and Ewell Council Approves Changes to Car Parking Fees and Policies for 2025/26 In a meeting of the Environment Committee on 21 January 2025, councillors approved a series of … Read More
Epsom Playhouse £1.50 per ticket fee from 1st April
The Epsom Playhouse will now charge an additional £1.50 facility fee per ticket as of the 1st April 2025. During its meeting on the 16th January 2025, the Community and … Read More
Epsom & Ewell Faces Tight Constraints in 25/26 Government settlement
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has received its provisional financial settlement for 2025/26, and while the figures align with expectations, they highlight ongoing financial pressures on local services. The settlement … Read More
Ideas for empty Council premises in Reigate and Redhill
Calls to make use of empty town centre units could see charities and pop-up shops take over in Surrey towns as councillors ask for short-term leases to be made available … Read More
Examination of a Surrey Borough’s 2nd highest UK debt
The review into Spelthorne Borough Council’s £1 billion debt and whether it is upholding its duty to provide best value to residents has been extended. In May, the government wrote … Read More