Epsom and Ewell appeal to owners of empty homes
To mark National Empty Property Week, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) is getting in touch with owners of properties that have been empty for more than two years, to try … Read More
Category: Council
Local Labour view on Epsom and Ewell Council’s future
Epsom and Ewell Times has invited representatives of The Residents Association, Liberal Democrats, Labour and Conservative Party to share their policies on local government reorganisation. Here is the first from … Read More
Another Surrey Borough under financial strain
“Hard” times are coming to Surrey Heath Borough Council residents as millions of pounds are being cut from services, with many reduced to minimum standards, as its bleak financial situation … Read More
Surrey to get new recycling centre?
Newspapers, cardboard, plastic bottles and tins of tuna could have a new home to go to in Surrey. Plans for a new recycling centre are on the cards on farmland … Read More
An Epsom 17th century pub to become supermarket?
A 17th century pub could be transformed into a Sainsbury’s Local. Plans have been submitted to refurbish the Grade II-listed drinking establishment, on Dorking Road in Epsom, to a convenience … Read More
What Epsom could do with Woking’s £75 million bail out?
Critical front-line services will be spared after a huge government ‘bail out’ was agreed, bankrupt Woking Borough Council has said. Officially referred to as Exceptional Financial Support for local authorities, … Read More
Poundland saving itself pennies in Elmbridge
Poundland has been told to “show some local pride” and repair its broken shop front window and remove the graffiti from its East Molesey store. The low-price chain, which serves … Read More
Councillor thinks new Ewell homes refusal is batty
Plans for four new homes in Ewell have been refused over bats potentially living in the two bungalows. Although one survey was done, councillors could not rule out there were … Read More
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council: Financial Crisis or Manageable Deficit?
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is under increasing scrutiny following the resignation of Councillor Alex Coley (Independent Ruxley Ward) from the ruling Residents’ Association (RA) group. His resignation letter cites … Read More
Ex-Council Officers under investigation for Woking’s £2 billion debt
Two former officers at Woking Borough Council are being investigated over their roles in Woking Borough Council’s bankruptcy. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has confirmed that it is looking into … Read More