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Charity warns of risks to 1,500 carers as safety net withdrawn A Surrey charity has warned that unpaid carers across the county are being pushed “beyond breaking point” following the … Read More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