Tiers to be shed if Epsom and Ewell loses its Borough Council?
Surrey could be split in two as part of sweeping changes to how services are run. Downing Street is looking to reshape local government and has set out a white … Read More
Category: Council
Epsom and Ewell’s new housing targets in Surrey perspective
Housing targets in Surrey are set to skyrocket, with some areas expected to deliver double the number of homes under new Government plans. On December 12, the long-awaited update to … Read More
The Local Plan plot thickens after revised NPPF
The Government’s revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published on 12 December, has set ambitious new housing targets, requiring local councils to accelerate their housebuilding efforts. This move coincides with … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s solar powered spaceship
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has recently installed solar panels on the roof of Bourne Hall, and secured funding from the Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund to develop a … Read More
Can the green light to Epsom’s Green Belt housing turn red?
Letters to the Editor From Tim Murphy of the Surrey Campaign to Protect Rural England A Dark Day for Epsom and Ewell Dear Editor, I write with deep disappointment and … Read More
Council minority vote Local Plan to next stage with Green Belt in
On 10th December 2024, the Full Council of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council convened to debate the proposed Local Plan, a pivotal document that will shape the borough’s future planning, … Read More
Surrey: Free school buses withdrawn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
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