Spelthorne’s neediest lose out on housing
“Those who need it most” will be the people who suffer most from a council’s plans to abandon its home building projects, according to one councillor. Spelthorne is a Surrey … Read More
Category: Council
Digital guide to Nonsuch gardens unveiled
Nonsuch Park has joined more than 250 cultural institutions around the globe in providing a new digital guide to the formal gardens on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture … Read More
Crime and Disorder committee gets policies in order
Three important items were debated at the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Crime and Disorder Committee meeting on 12 September 2023. The Video Surveillance System Policy (VSS), the Community Safety … Read More
Not such a rosy report on Surrey Fire Service
Earlier today Epsom and Ewell Times published a press release clearly attributed to Surrey County Council. Below is a report from our BBC Local Democracy Reporting Service partner which casts … Read More
Will the dust ever settle on Chalk Pit conflict?
Following years of complaints of dust and noise pollution from the Chalk Pit site on College Road, Epsom, residents and local campaigners say that stricter council enforcement is still needed … Read More
Cycle hub in Dorking development
A football academy, a 130-place children’s nursery, and a cycling hub, have all been approved in Dorking as the Pixham Lane masterplan steps up a gear. The site had been … Read More
Surrey’s Big Guns ganging up
Surrey is set to benefit from a deepening of ties between Surrey County Council and the University of Surrey through a new Civic University Agreement being developed between the two … Read More
School transport early term teething problems
Families have been left without school transport for the start of term despite Surrey County Council promising to “learn lessons” after pupils were left stranded last year. One parent of … Read More
Council solve Scots Pine tree puzzle
The Planning Committee Meeting, held at Epsom Town Hall on 7 September 2023 centred around two key topics: a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) concerning a Scots Pine tree in Grafton … Read More
White van man to go green?
Diesel van owners who drive along the Guildford stretch of the A3 more than three times a week, could be eligible for a grant to replace their vehicle with an … Read More
Surrey to fight Ash dieback
Surrey County Council will undertake a programme of woodland management across its countryside estate this autumn, with a focus on tackling Ash dieback to protect public safety where needed, as … Read More
DIY waste charges lifted in Surrey
From 1st September, Surrey County Council lifted charges on resident DIY waste in line with Government policy changes that were proposed in June. The County Council, like most neighbouring authorities currently … Read More
Signs of Surrey resistance to ULEZ continue
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to the London Borough Kingston and Sutton borders of Epsom and Ewell, went live on 29 August. This will have an impact on Surrey … Read More
Objectors fail to tear a strip off
An Epsom strip club has had its licence renewed despite dividing residents on what it brings to the town.Stir, in the town centre’s East Street, has run as a sexual … Read More
Hosts of Ukrainian refugees appreciated
On the Independence Day of Ukraine – 24th August, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council offered a huge thank you to more than 60 hosts who have welcomed Ukrainian people into … Read More
Epsom Common Green Flagged again
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is celebrating receiving a Green Flag Award for Epsom Common Local Nature Reserve (LNR) for the 17th consecutive year. The news that Epsom Common LNR has … Read More
County divisions – have your say on changes
New boundaries are being proposed for council divisions in Surrey County Council including in Epsom and Ewell. The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and local organisations … Read More
Commemorating a dedicated local Councillor
On Tuesday 31st July a small group of Cuddington residents gathered at the lawn behind the GP surgery in Shadbolt Park to commemorate the tragic death of Cllr Rob Foote … Read More