LibDems continue to rise in Surrey
The blue wall has crumbled a bit further with the Liberal Democrats having completed a clean sweep in Surrey, winning all six by-elections in a county once seen as the … Read More
Category: Council
Where do we stand on local government reorganisation in Epsom and Ewell and the County?
The future shape of local government in Surrey is moving into its final stage, with national and local plans converging on the abolition of all borough, district and county councils … Read More
Ewell High Street gets a cleaner bill of health
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Environment Committee has agreed to revoke the Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) for Ewell High Street, marking a major milestone in local environmental improvement. The … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Annual Report
EEBC publishes an Annual Report amid some questions over priorities and spending. Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has released its 2024/25 Annual Report, showcasing a range of achievements over the … Read More
Inquest into Banstead tree fall death of 12 year old
A full inquest into the death of 12-year-old Brooke Wiggins, who was crushed to death by a falling tree branch on the Surrey and South London border last year, is … Read More
Three new schemes to help Surrey residents save energy and cut costs
Surrey County Council is launching three new schemes to help residents make their homes warmer, greener, and more affordable to run. With over 300,000 homes in Surrey energy rated D … Read More
Historic Surrey Hills mansion saved from falling into “rack and ruin”
An additional 27 homes will be built at an abandoned Surrey Hills mansion and stables to stop the heritage buildings falling into “rack and ruin”. In February 2023, Mole Valley … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council reveals scale of vacancies and agency costs
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is currently carrying 56 vacant posts, according to figures released under the Freedom of Information Act. The disclosure sheds light on the staffing challenges facing … Read More
Businesses get £2 million boost in Surrey
An economic boost worth millions, scores of new jobs and hundreds of local opportunities will be delivered thanks to funding awarded to dozens of businesses by Surrey County Council. From … Read More
Surrey gets a sinking feeling over cost of its holes
Has Surrey become Britain’s sinkhole capital? Well, the figures certainly point in that direction. Surrey County Council is on track to spend a staggering £1.6m fixing the collapsed 65ft hole … Read More
Epsom’s Rainbow Leisure Centre Places new operators
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is pleased to confirm that Places Leisure will take over the operation of the Rainbow Leisure Centre in Epsom from 1 October. This follows the … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Council CEO contests ‘culture of secrecy’ claim and outlines fixes
Audit & Scrutiny grills council on transparency Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Audit & Scrutiny Committee on 30 September 2025, chaired by Cllr Steven McCormick (RA Woodcote and Langley), devoted … Read More