East Surrey Political Map
Surrey’s political map is looking far less predictable than it did five years ago, with Surrey County Council now under no overall control ahead of crucial elections in May 2026. … Read More
Category: Council
Guide to Epsom and Ewell candidates standing in the 7th May East Surrey Unitary Council elections
The Epsom and Ewell Times has invited the candidates to submit their personal statements for publication. You can find which division you are voting in by inspecting the reverse side … Read More
East Surrey Unitary lack of devolution detail
Plans to overhaul local government in Surrey are moving forward but councillors have warned of rising costs, unclear communication and growing confusion among residents. At a meeting of the East … Read More
West Surrey ‘much worse off’
Surrey residents could face rising council tax bills and deep financial uncertainty under plans to overhaul local government and councillors say people are already “really angry” about it. At a … Read More
West Surrey debt mountain – teenage fears
A 16-year-old from Ash has urged ministers not to “lumber” his generation with billions of pounds of debt. He said it is not fair that people have to pay off … Read More
Devolution or dilution? And who decides?
Surrey’s proposal to form a Foundation Strategic Authority is framed as a step forward — aligning transport, housing and economic planning across the county and bringing decision-making closer to local … Read More
Cllr Dalton seeks another layer of local government
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has apparently joined Surrey leaders in backing a bid to Government for a new county-wide “Foundation Strategic Authority” (FSA), prompting questions about how such a … Read More
Cllr Coley on an attempt to create another layer of local government
Dear Editor, I read the 29th March letter to the editor “Local Councillors react to hospital merger idea” with great interest. The letter mentions a decision ‘taken behind closed doors … Read More
Epsom and Ewell unitary election, a family affair?
The forthcoming East Surrey Council elections in Epsom and Ewell are shaping up to be something of a family affair, with a number of candidates sharing surnames – and, it … Read More
Unitary Council candidates standing in Epsom and Ewell
Click here for : Details of all candidates for East Surrey Unitary Council standing in Epsom and Ewell In the weeks ahead Epsom and Ewell Times will publish the personal … Read More
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