THE Times backs THIS Times
Epsom and Ewell Times’ purpose gets a leading endorsement. Today’s Times newspaper (established 1785) has published a leading article headed “The demise of regional news reporting is bad for democracy … Read More
Category: Council
New Epsom Pantry offers more than food to the struggling….
A Pantry has been officially opened by the Mayor Clive Woodbridge last month. It has been launchedin Epsom as another way of helping people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, to … Read More
Ambitious new plan sets out the future for travelling around Surrey.
Surrey’s ten-year Transport plan which includes measures for reducing the 41% of carbon emissions currently generated by transport, was approved by Surrey County Councillors at their Full Council meeting on … Read More
Surrey County raining over local democracy?
The Conservative-run Surrey County Council plans to axe “area committees”. Will this reduce local people’s voice in Council decisions? “Surrey to reign over us? Happy and glorious?” “Local and Joint … Read More
Council keep taxpayers in the dark
The Epsom and Ewell Times has previously reported the surprise resignation / departure (?) of Kathryn Beldon, the Council’s Chief Executive Officer. The Strategy and Resources committee decided on Monday … Read More
West Ewell hustings test candidates
Marion Morrison (LibDem), Mark Todd (Labour, leaning on the RA candidate’s empty chair), Keiran Persand (Conservative). Monday 4th July 2022, All Saints Church West Ewell hosted the West Ewell Borough … Read More
Will Council lift the veil of secrecy over CEO’s departure?
As Epsom and Ewell Times reported 27th May 2022, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council announced the departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Kathryn Beldon, “following her decision that this is the … Read More
Surrey County Council to be strike free this Summer?
Surrey County Council’s lowest paid staff are set to receive a pay boost after unions and council officers agreed a proportionate pay offer that sees pay increases on a sliding … Read More
Council Meetings in the Dark?
Monday 4th July 2022 Epsom and Ewell Borough Council will deliberate in secret on the recruitment of a new Chief Executive. This follows the sudden departure earlier this month of … Read More
West Ewell By-election candidates’ answers
Epsom and Ewell Times asked each candidate a series of questions. Here are their answers. Epsom and Ewell Times – Tell us a little about yourself. The non-political? Alan Williamson – I … Read More