Surrey: Free school buses withdrawn
Free school buses are being axed after a cross-country route was judged safe by Surrey County Council. Parents say the letter outlining the new walkable route explicitly states that the … Read More
Category: Council
Ideas for empty Council premises in Reigate and Redhill
Calls to make use of empty town centre units could see charities and pop-up shops take over in Surrey towns as councillors ask for short-term leases to be made available … Read More
Examination of a Surrey Borough’s 2nd highest UK debt
The review into Spelthorne Borough Council’s £1 billion debt and whether it is upholding its duty to provide best value to residents has been extended. In May, the government wrote … Read More
Epsom and Ewell low-income crisis support
The Household Support Fund, provided by the Department for Work and Pensions, offers short-term financial support to households struggling to afford essentials. Distributed by CAEE on behalf of Epsom & … Read More
Surrey schools not out for so long in summer?
Surrey County Council is looking at possible changes to school holidays. A consultation has been launched on whether the county council should switch to a two-week half term break in … Read More
Local Plan lessons from our neighbour?
“Four more years?” is the resounding cry after a Surrey council has been moved back to square one with its plan for 8,000 new homes, potentially at a cost of … Read More
Ewell village set to improve
Earlier this month Epsom and Ewell Borough councillors met to agree their contribution of £1.25m Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding toward the Ewell Village improvement project. This funding will match … Read More
What cuts to Surrey County Council services are you prepared for?
Surrey County Council has unveiled its draft budget for the upcoming financial year and is calling on residents to share their views through a public consultation. As councils nationwide grapple … Read More
Epsom SEND case highlights a national problem
A shocking case of systemic failure by Surrey County Council (SCC) has brought renewed attention to the challenges faced by families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). … Read More
Is a Isa the answer to Epsom’s high house prices?
With the five-year anniversary of the Help to Buy ISA closure approaching, a fresh analysis has revealed how Epsom and Ewell compares to other Surrey boroughs in benefiting from this … Read More
Fly-tipping bags and BB gun shots close Bagshot recycle centre
Bagshot community recycling centre will close in an effort to protect staff from being threatened with violence, Surrey County Council has said. The depot has been plagued with issues for years … Read More
Epsom & Ewell’s local history museum to be born again?
Bourne Hall Museum in Ewell, a cherished repository of local history, faces an uncertain future as its esteemed curator, Jeremy Harte, prepares for retirement in March 2025 after 35 years … Read More