Would members of Epsom’s H band stump up?
People living in homes in the top council band will be asked to help the community after plans to ask Band H homeowners to voluntarily pay into a council-run charity … Read More
Category: Council
Walking the talk on Epsom Downs
On 10th September, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council hosted a Walk & Talk event at Epsom Downs Racecourse to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. Over 65 people, including residents and representatives … Read More
What are the solutions to Epsom’s homeless crisis?
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, like many local authorities across England, is grappling with a growing homelessness crisis, as highlighted in a recent press release. [Click here for full press … Read More
Surrey Business Leaders Forum re-booted
Businesses across Surrey now have a much greater voice in guiding the growth of the county’s economy thanks to the relaunched and revitalised Surrey Business Leaders Forum. Just weeks after the … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Press Release on Homelessness
Media Release: Housing Pressures and Homelessness: How Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is Tackling a National Issue Insufficient housing levels, particularly affordable housing, is a national issue affecting individuals and … Read More
Epsom Playhouse gets a 40 year uplift
Epsom Playhouse opened in 1984 as part of the development of The Ashley Centre and since opening has hosted a wide and varied programme of events featuring both professional and … Read More
UK library cuts a concern for Epsom & Ewell?
With 132 libraries closing permanently between 2016-2023 in England, there are growing concerns of further actions from local councils to make savings at the expense of public libraries. Should Epsom … Read More
Time to press the gas on Epsom’s Local Plan?
As reported in the magazine Local Government Lawyer (19/08/24) several local councils in England are accelerating the development of their local plans in response to proposed amendments to the National … Read More
Walk on the Downs to feel Up.
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is hosting a walk around Epsom Downs on 10th September to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day. This event supports the council’s Suicide Prevention Action … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Brace for Government Housing Targets
In a significant policy shift, the newly elected Labour government has reintroduced mandatory housing targets, a move that is set to have far-reaching implications for communities across the UK, including … Read More
Leatherhead town on the way up?
Leatherhead could become a “destination town” with an updated shopping arcade and cinema screens, according to regeneration plans. The future project could also see a ‘new neighbourhood’ created with up … Read More
Social housing options boxed in
Hundreds of people desperate for social housing will finally have homes to call their own after a seven storey block was approved – despite concerns it would blight historic views … Read More
Redhill theatre gone to rack and ruin?
There are currently no plans to reopen a much loved Surrey town centre theatre according to a new report. The Harlequin Theatre in Redhill closed its doors in September 2023 … Read More
A question of Chalk Pit noise and dust
Noise and dust pollution from the Chalk Pit waste recycling centre in Epsom continues to exacerbate the Council as residents’ complaints continue unabated. On 26th March 2024 Epsom and Ewell … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Mayor’s busy year
The Mayor of Epsom and Ewell Cllr. Steve Bridger (RA Stamford) addressed the full council 30th July and told the meeting about his business. “My Mayoral year has started well, … Read More
Council pay tribute to Epsom tree hero
Councillors of Epsom and Ewell stood in silence in memory of local tree hero Mike Ford. The full council meeting held in the Town Hall chamber on 30th July heard … Read More