LGR and CGR, what’s the difference for Epsom and Ewell?
Two sets of initials could soon reshape local democracy in Surrey – and in Epsom & Ewell in particular. LGR – Local Government Reorganisation – is the national government’s plan … Read More
Category: Council
Carers respite at the Crossroads in Surrey?
A row has erupted over the sudden withdrawal of Surrey County Council funding for respite care provided by the long-standing charity, Crossroads Care Surrey, leaving hundreds of unpaid carers uncertain … Read More
Surrey MPs slam SEND profiteers
A new analysis of Surrey’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision reveals growing concern over spiralling costs, limited local authority capacity, and soaring profits among private providers – all … Read More
Guildford Council’s CEO’s salary touches the UK Prime Minister’s
Guildford and Waverley Borough Council’s chief executive’s new salary will be £169,950 after a three per cent pay rise was agreed – despite the likelihood the two councils will soon … Read More
A Surrey Council debates its bank’s “support” for Gaza genocide
Pro-Palestinian campaigners have urged a Surrey council to cut financial ties with Barclays Bank, accusing the firm, of funding what they called Israel’s “genocide of the Palestinian people”. But no … Read More
Busy Epsom and Ewell Borough Council next meets December
At a busy half-hour meeting of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council on 22nd July, councillors confronted some of the borough’s most pressing issues, including the future of Horton Cemetery, the … Read More
Casting vote approves 9 new homes in Epsom
Tripling the number of houses on a brownfield Epsom site vexed Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Planning Committee on 10th July. The Application from Nuro Homes Limited proposed the erection … Read More
Mole Valley spending plans
How £11m for rail, transport, school, health and recreation upgrades will be spent in Mole Valley has been laid out. The district council has approved spending plans for community infrastructure … Read More
£4.9 million not enough to solve Surrey’s SEND problems?
A £4.9m overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services in Surrey has been approved. But opposition members have claimed the investment won’t fix the system’s deep-rooted problems. The … Read More
Surrey County Council claim funding review “unfair”.
A Surrey County Council could be pushed to the brink of financial crisis if government reforms, aimed at evening out local authority funding, go ahead, its leader has warned. Cllr … Read More
Big housing development proposed NW of Epsom and Ewell
Over 2,000 new homes could be built on the Surrey border, to the right of Claygate and Esher, and above Epsom and Ewell. Plans for 2,003 new homes and a … Read More
Public meet tonight on Epsom and Ewell Borough Council future
A public debate TONIGHT will ask whether Epsom and Ewell Borough Council could soon be abolished — and whether such a decision might happen without any vote or public consultation. … Read More
Absence of CEO on audit Red Flag causes an outrage
The Audit and Scrutiny Committee of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council met on 17th July. Cllr Chris Ames (Labour Court) expressed his outrage that the Chief Executive of the Council … Read More
Guildford going for new Town Council? Whither unitary authorities?
Guildford could soon have its own town council for the first time in the hopes it would bring more local decision-making to its urban centre. The driving force behind this … Read More
Top-Down Power, Bottom-Up Pain: How Central Control is Killing Local Communities
When I was a child growing up in rural Surrey, I could never imagine why anyone wouldn’t want to preserve the wondrous landscapes of Britain, only to replace them with … Read More
Epsom Common 19th Green Flag Award
Epsom Common Local Nature Reserve’s enduring excellence recognised with 19th consecutive Green Flag Award Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is celebrating receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award for Epsom Common … Read More