Process matters — but so does the balance sheet
Epsom & Ewell Times has recently published a run of stories raising concerns about process, openness and transparency at Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC). Those issues matter. A council … Read More
Category: Editorial
Parish power, democratic ideals — and the Residents’ Association dilemma
EDITORIAL For nearly ninety years, since the creation by Charter of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council in 1937, the Residents’ Associations have held political control of the council. Their defining … Read More
Do Epsom and Ewell Borough’s allotments need their own elected Councils?
Epsom and Ewell Borough Councillors will meet on Tuesday 9 December to decide whether to progress the next stage of creating two new parish councils for the borough before the … Read More
Local government reform or just more layers?
EDITORIAL When Whitehall speaks of “streamlining” local government, most people imagine fewer tiers of decision-making, simpler accountability, and a shorter distance between citizen and power. Yet, as the picture for … Read More
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Many many thanks to those readers who have responded to our appeal for a small donation to keep our service going. Some of you have been very generous and we … Read More
What might local government reorganisation mean for Epsom and Ewell?
As Surrey faces a significant overhaul of its local government structure, residents of Epsom and Ewell are rightfully concerned about the potential financial repercussions. The proposed reorganisation may lead to … Read More
Are Epsom and Ewell’s Interests Served by Postponing Democracy?
The Conservative-led Surrey County Council’s recent decision to seek a postponement of the May 2025 elections raises serious questions about the motivations behind this move. This decision, spearheaded by Councillor … Read More
Is Delay Defensible in the Fight to Protect Epsom’s Green Belt?
As Epsom and Ewell Borough Council deliberates its Local Plan in the face of imminent, significantly higher government housing targets, the council’s slow-paced approach raises crucial questions about its strategy … Read More
Correction to our Epsom and Ewell Council reports
We apologise unreservedly to Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Chief Executive Officer Jackie King for an unintended publication of a report dated 26th September 2024 titled Challenges to Epsom and … Read More
Democracy at work? Or strange mathematics?
For the first time in its history as a Parliamentary constituency Epsom and Ewell has a Member of Parliament who is not a Conservative. Undoubtedly the events, personalities and circumstances … Read More
Watch Epsom and Ewell Borough Councillors at work
Not only can you watch online all Epsom and Ewell Borough Council and Council committee meetings live, you can also catch up on those you miss on the Council’s YouTube … Read More
Who should be moved?
Today we have published a report about the case of a Reigate resident’s rights to be moved away from nuisance neighbours. Why should she move? Why do the rights of … Read More
Ruse within a ruse?
Yesterday the full Council of Epsom and Ewell voted to pause the process of the Local Plan. Cllr Eber Kington (RA Ewell Court) proposed an emergency motion to delay the … Read More
Housing need or desire?
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has embarked on a public consultation on its Draft Local Plan. The consultation ends on 19th March 2023. As we report today it appears that … Read More
Filling the Gap?
Thank you for reading the Epsom and Ewell Times in 2022. Throughout 2023 we are all set to continue to “fill the gap” in local journalism identified in the Government … Read More
Abstaining from responsibility?
As exclusively reported by Epsom and Ewell Times today 10 Borough Councillors sat on 26th July’s all-powerful budget setting Strategy and Resources Committee. On a crucial vote to establish a … Read More