Ashley Centre and Global House plan
This is the fourth of eight reports on the BIG PLANS for Epsom and Ewell proposed in the DRAFT LOCAL PLAN that is out for public consultation till 17th March. We do … Read More
Category: Council
Surrey emotional and mental health crisis children’s home receives ‘Good’ Ofsted grading
Extended Hope, a respite home for children in Surrey who are having an emotional and mental health crisis has been graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted following an … Read More
Interview with Epsom and Ewell BC’s new CEO
The post of Chief Executive Officer of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, previously known as “Town Clerk”, has been occupied by Douglas Grimes for 11 years (1973 – 1984), David … Read More
Would you want to live in Woking?
A Surrey Borough Council steeped in debt: In 2022 the Liberal Democrats seized control of Woking, inheriting a debt mountain after 14 years of Conservative Party control. At the annual … Read More
Depot Road plans
This is the third of nine reports on the BIG PLANS for Epsom and Ewell proposed in the DRAFT LOCAL PLAN that is out for public consultation till 17th March. We do … Read More
Pays to get your Council’s audit done
As we reported here: Epsom and Ewell Council raises tax 2.99% Epsom and Ewell Borough Council was proud of the fact its auditors passed its last set of accounts without … Read More
The Epsom and Ewell Town Hall plan
This is the second of nine reports on the BIG PLANS for Epsom and Ewell proposed in the DRAFT LOCAL PLAN that is out for public consultation till 17th March. We do … Read More
The BIG plans for Epsom and Ewell
Starting today and the next EIGHT days The Epsom and Ewell Times will publish details of each of the NINE BIG plans for Epsom and Ewell. These plans are proposed … Read More
Will Me’lud halt ULEZ expansion to Epsom borders?
A coalition of five councils has today (Thursday 16 February) launched a Judicial Review to challenge Transport for London (TfL) and the Mayor of London’s decision to expand the Ultra … Read More
Surrey County failed SEND boy
Surrey County Council has been ordered to apologise and pay a family £7,400 after failing a young boy with special educational needs. The local government and social care ombudsman published … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Council raises tax 2.99%
Epsom and Ewell’s Council tax is to be increased by 2.99% for 2023/2024. At a meeting of the Full Council last night the budget for 2023/2024 was approved. Chair of … Read More
A new Town Hall for Epsom and Ewell?
Is the Town Hall Parade over? For some 90 years the residents of Epsom and Ewell have been accustomed to visiting the local council in the Town Hall in The … Read More
Local democracy to be energised?
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has taken a significant step forward in opening up its committees to public participation. Under a new constitution the public now have the right to … Read More
Your right to ask questions at Council
The public may not ask questions at Full Council meetings. Only most committees. Annex 4.5 – Protocol for Members of the Public Speaking at Committees Questions and statements from the … Read More
Can Epsom and Ewell get more dense?
Exclusive to the Epsom and Ewell Times we report on the housing targets of every Surrey borough council. Epsom and Ewell is the smallest borough in Surrey with the highest … Read More
Blot on Epsom Downs horizon to grow no more?
Ever wondered where are those tower-blocks on the west horizon from Epsom Downs? Our LDRS journalist reports on Woking Council’s consideration of the height of its buildings: Plans to limit … Read More
2023/2024: average of £50 more to pay Surrey County Council
Surrey residents will pay nearly £50 a year more to the county council for its share of council tax from April.The 2.99 per cent increase was confirmed at a full … Read More
Will Cathedral repairs threaten Canadian WW1 memorial?
Plans to build 124 homes on undeveloped woodland next to Guildford Cathedral will threaten a memorial to Canada’s First World War military sacrifice, a preservation society has warned. Guildford Cathedral … Read More