West Surrey ‘much worse off’
Surrey residents could face rising council tax bills and deep financial uncertainty under plans to overhaul local government and councillors say people are already “really angry” about it. At a … Read More
Category: Council
West Surrey debt mountain – teenage fears
A 16-year-old from Ash has urged ministers not to “lumber” his generation with billions of pounds of debt. He said it is not fair that people have to pay off … Read More
Devolution or dilution? And who decides?
Surrey’s proposal to form a Foundation Strategic Authority is framed as a step forward — aligning transport, housing and economic planning across the county and bringing decision-making closer to local … Read More
Cllr Dalton seeks another layer of local government
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has apparently joined Surrey leaders in backing a bid to Government for a new county-wide “Foundation Strategic Authority” (FSA), prompting questions about how such a … Read More
Cllr Coley on an attempt to create another layer of local government
Dear Editor, I read the 29th March letter to the editor “Local Councillors react to hospital merger idea” with great interest. The letter mentions a decision ‘taken behind closed doors … Read More
Epsom and Ewell unitary election, a family affair?
The forthcoming East Surrey Council elections in Epsom and Ewell are shaping up to be something of a family affair, with a number of candidates sharing surnames – and, it … Read More
Unitary Council candidates standing in Epsom and Ewell
Click here for : Details of all candidates for East Surrey Unitary Council standing in Epsom and Ewell In the weeks ahead Epsom and Ewell Times will publish the personal … Read More
Last day to Stand for Surrey’s Unitary Councils
Today is the final day to get your name on a Surrey ballot ahead of this year’s once in a generation election. Surrey County Council was created in 1889 with … Read More
Information on Epsom and Ewell Council’s perished parishes plan blocked on cost
A dispute between a resident and Epsom & Ewell Borough Council over the conduct of its Community Governance Review (CGR) has escalated, despite the Council’s decision to abandon plans for … Read More
Plans for 130 Kingswood homes ‘absolute disgrace’ as nearly 700 objectors speak
Plans to build up to 130 homes on protected green belt land between Kingswood and Burgh Heath have sparked a fierce backlash, with nearly 700 objections lodged by residents. Developers … Read More
Surrey tech pioneers get £25k boost in start-up drive
Surrey’s emerging tech entrepreneurs have been given a significant boost after more than 30 early-stage innovators completed the first cohort of a new county-wide startup programme. Surrey Venture Studios (SVS), … Read More
Caterham will try to force a rental of long empty Post Office
A long-empty post office building in the heart of Caterham could finally be brought back into use under new council powers despite concerns over cost, risk and whether it will … Read More
Box Hill’s Zig Zag Road Leads to Straight Ban on Antisocial Riding
Motorcyclists near Box Hill are being targeted despite the “vast majority” who visit the Surrey beauty spot being “considerate people who behave respectfully”. A Public Spaces Protection Order is being … Read More
Epsom’s Rainbow Centre former operators drive up Leatherhead Leisure Centre visitor numbers
BBC reports: Visitor numbers are booming at Leatherhead Leisure Centre on the back of major investment to rebuild the site’s reputation, staffing, and facilities. GLL Leisure (former Rainbow Centre contractors) … Read More