‘I don’t believe I am a political person’: Surrey leader reflects
As Surrey heads into the new year, the mood at Woodhatch Place, the county council’s head quarters, is one of reflection and quiet apprehension for the year ahead. For Tim … Read More
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Epsom and Ewell one of the most expensive places to own a home in the UK
Residents in Epsom and Ewell could be spending the equivalent of more than four-fifths of a single average salary on mortgage repayments, according to a new affordability analysis published by … Read More
Epsom waste site plans refused after years of noise and disruption complaints
Plans to retrospectively approve changes at a controversial waste and recycling site near Epsom have been refused, following years of complaints from residents about noise, dust and early-morning lorry movements. … Read More
Surrey countryside campaigners warn new planning rules risk more speculative development
Local countryside campaigners have voiced strong concerns over the Government’s newly announced changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), warning that the reforms could increase speculative development across Surrey … Read More
Surrey to have a Mayor?
Surrey will get a mayor despite months of uncertainty and a lack of solid confirmation from the government, the county council leader has insisted. Tim Oliver said he is “confident” … Read More
Million-pound FIFA-standard football pitch opens at Glyn School in Ewell
A new state-of-the-art FIFA-standard 3G football pitch and pavilion has been officially opened at Glyn School in Ewell after more than £1 million of investment from national and local partners. … Read More
Public of Epsom and Ewell to be asked if they want two new Councils
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has voted to continue exploring the creation of two new community councils—one for Epsom and one for Ewell—following an often heated debate at the Full … Read More
Blockbuster cinema and 480 homes plan for Leatherhead town centre
Hundreds of new homes in blocks of up to 12 storeys high, as well as a three-screen cinema, could be coming to Leatherhead town centre if newly submitted plans are … Read More
Do Epsom and Ewell Borough’s allotments need their own elected Councils?
Epsom and Ewell Borough Councillors will meet on Tuesday 9 December to decide whether to progress the next stage of creating two new parish councils for the borough before the … Read More
Neighbour Area Committees in Surrey
As Surrey prepares for major local government reorganisation, the County Council has been trialling a new model of community involvement known as Neighbourhood Area Committees (NACs). These committees, currently operating … Read More
Young Surrey volunteers help shape new neuroinclusive travel app
Young people in Surrey have helped test a new travel-planning app designed to make public transport less stressful for neurodivergent passengers. Members of ATLAS, Surrey Youth Voice’s participation group for … Read More
Surrey fast to introduce slow speed limits?
20mph speed limits could soon be introduced across three Surrey neighbourhoods, with residents now invited to give their views. Surrey County Council is consulting on new slower-speed zones in Barnsbury … Read More
Surrey to get new recycling centre
Bin lorries rumbling through Wentworth, Virginia Water and Chertsey could become a much more common occurrence after plans for a massive recycling plant on former green belt land just south … Read More
Here’s some Spring cheer as Winter approaches Epsom and Ewell
Nonsuch Park has been awarded two top honours at the 2025 South & South East in Bloom Awards, taking Gold for both Heritage Park of the Year and Large Conservation … Read More