East Surrey Council in early formation
The Liberal Democrats have secured a commanding working majority on the new East Surrey Council after winning 40 of the authority’s 72 seats in the first-ever election to the unitary … Read More
Category: Council
Next phase in the journey of the Epsom and Ewell Local Plan announced
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has opened a further public consultation on documents submitted during the examination of its draft Local Plan, as a Conservative councillor has questioned whether the … Read More
Ex-local LibDem leader explains part of her departure
Dear Editor It is indeed regrettable that our (otherwise rather good) MP, Helen Maguire, wished to control what each and every new Liberal Democrat councillor has to say, and presumably … Read More
Redhill data hub plugs into AI boom
A major expansion of a Redhill data centre campus worth an estimated £500 million has been approved by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council. The development at Foxboro Business Park, Holmethorpe, … Read More
Epsom “Library of Things” Delayed by Council Stand-Off
A volunteer-led scheme to open a “Library of Things” in Ewell has been delayed for months amid a stand-off between Surrey County Council (SCC) and Epsom and Ewell Borough Council … Read More
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
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