Should Nonsuch Park go to the dogs?
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council will launch a six-week consultation on commercial dog walking in Nonsuch Park from Monday 29 April. The consultation was commissioned by Nonsuch Park Joint Management … Read More
Category: Nature
Ewell’s wetlands to be celebrated on an open day
The South East Rivers Trust (SERT) is inviting local residents to come and celebrate the newly-createdChamber Mead wetlands with a day of family fun, activities and guided tours. The celebration … Read More
Tree felling foul of the law
The culprits who illegally chopped down more than 100 protected trees and damaged seven others have been fined nearly £20,000, Woking Borough Council said. A landowner, together with its contractor … Read More
Chalking up a victory for the Hogsmill
The South East Rivers Trust (SERT) has completed the construction of a 2,000m 2 pollution filter which will bring major benefits to Epsom and Ewell’s Hogsmill chalk stream. When planting … Read More
Grate find in Epsom’s Millennium Green
The Woodcote Millennium Green is unique in Surrey. It comprises of an area of 7 acres, bounded by Woodcote Green Road to the north and the Woodcote Estate to the … Read More
Improving Surrey’s rights of way
Surrey County Council is seeking the views of residents on the county’s Rights of Way to help drive improvements. The county council is responsible for around 2,164 miles (3,482 km) … Read More
Dedicated Epsom tree-man
Dedication event at Alexandra Recreation Ground honours local hero Mike Ford Epsom & Ewell, 3rd December 2023. In a heart warming event volunteers from Friends of Alexandra Park and the … Read More
Surrey Hills now a “National Landscape”
All designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales are becoming National Landscapes, including the Surrey Hills National Landscape. The new name reflects their national importance; the … Read More
No reservations to put reserves in “Thames to Downs”
Epsom & Ewell Council Eyes Inclusion of Local Natural reserves in the ‘Thames To Downs’ National Nature Reserve. The Council’s Environment Committee 17th October debated an ambitious move to preserve … Read More
Epsom Common Association: A History of Conservation and Biodiversity
Founded in 1974 by local residents deeply concerned about the state of Epsom Common and the looming threats to its existence, the Epsom Common Association has since been a stalwart … Read More