Lib Dem Landslide Takes East Surrey
The Liberal Democrats have won the first ever election for East Surrey Council winning a huge majority on the newly formed authority. The party surged to an early lead as … Read More
Category: Council
Epsom’s LibDem MP gags her Party’s new councillors in their moment of triumph
Bourne Hall, Ewell, Friday 8th May – the Count of the five local divisions in the East Surrey Unitary Council elections. As reported elsewhere, local Liberal Democrats took eight out … Read More
Lib Dems sweep up in East Surrey Unitary Council election for Epsom and Ewell
The results are in. Of the 10 seats in Epsom and Ewell the Liberal Democrats dominate with the election of 8 of their candidates. The Residents Association took 2. None … Read More
You can now watch online the Epsom & Ewell Times Election Hustings
Residents from across the borough gathered at NESCOT on Wednesday (29th April) evening for a wide-ranging East Surrey unitary council election hustings, hosted by Epsom and Ewell Times and chaired … Read More
Solar Panels green-light in Mole Valley a grey area?
Solar panels powering up to 5,500 homes have been approved for prime Surrey agricultural land that could have been used to put the “wheat in our Weetabix”. Mole Valley District … Read More
Luxury spa and restaurant coming to Ockley
A “beautiful” and “fantastic” high-end luxury hotel, spa and fine dining restaurant set in the Surrey countryside has been approved. Gatton Manor and Country Club will be transformed as part … Read More
Saturday 9 May is Surrey Day – and this year, we’re digging deeper
Now in its eighth year, Surrey Day is about bringing communities together to celebrate everything that makes this county so special. In 2026, the theme is Going Underground, and it’s … Read More
A call to vote at the new East Surrey Council election 7th May
Voters Urged to Have Their Say in First East and West Surrey Council Elections With just one week to go until polling day on Thursday 7 May, voters across Surrey … Read More
East Surrey Council, an election that calls for distinction?
As voters in Epsom and Ewell prepare to elect representatives to the new East Surrey Unitary Council on 7th May, two unfolding controversies raise a broader question: how should voters … Read More
Dalton and Dallen double-down disclosure denial
Two senior Residents Association Epsom and Ewell Borough Council figures have refused to answer questions from Epsom and Ewell Times, both claiming pre-election restrictions under the Local Government Act 1986 … Read More
Have Your Say: Epsom & Ewell Times to Host East Surrey Election Hustings at NESCOT
With one of the most significant changes to local government in a generation fast approaching, residents in Epsom and Ewell will have a rare opportunity to question those seeking to … Read More
East Surrey Political Map
Surrey’s political map is looking far less predictable than it did five years ago, with Surrey County Council now under no overall control ahead of crucial elections in May 2026. … Read More
Guide to Epsom and Ewell candidates standing in the 7th May East Surrey Unitary Council elections
The Epsom and Ewell Times has invited the candidates to submit their personal statements for publication. You can find which division you are voting in by inspecting the reverse side … Read More
East Surrey Unitary lack of devolution detail
Plans to overhaul local government in Surrey are moving forward but councillors have warned of rising costs, unclear communication and growing confusion among residents. At a meeting of the East … Read More