Ali G statue petition rejected
A proposed attraction celebrating Ali G in Staines has been rejected by councillors after a petition backing the move gained enough signatures to be put forward for debate. The petition, … Read More
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Secret Legal Advice that leaves Surrey high and dry?
The legal advice that forced the nationwide cancellation of local government reorganisation, with the single exception of Surrey because it was too far down the track, will be kept private, … Read More
A year in the life of Epsom’s Citizens Advice Bureau
Citizens Advice helps nearly 3,900 borough residents Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell (CAEE) has published its Annual Report for 2025/26 following its annual general meeting. During the year, the charity … Read More
Reigate to be “initial” HQ for new East Surrey Council
Woodhatch Place in Reigate has been recommended as the preferred location for East Surrey Council’s main office building from 1 April 2027. If approved by the East Surrey Shadow Executive on 14 September, this … Read More
Conservative Mayoral hopeful seeks ULEZ review
Surrey’s Conservative shadow authority opposition leaders have thrown their weight behind a London mayoral candidate’s pledge to review the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Braintree MP Sir James Cleverly resigned … Read More
Crime and Safety Round-Up: June to August 2026
The summer months brought a mixture of serious incidents, court outcomes, crime-prevention work and neighbourhood policing activity across Epsom and Ewell. The Epsom and Ewell Times does not normally report … Read More
Friendly finding puts Epsom and Ewell in England’s top fifth
Epsom and Ewell has been ranked among the friendliest and most connected places in England in a new national index examining the strength of community life. The borough placed 56th … Read More
Surrey health literacy warning
Nearly one in three working-age Surrey residents is not adequately health literate, a council committee report has warned. The report, which is due to be considered at a joint meeting … Read More
Surrey campaigners seek independent appeal rights over new flight paths
Surrey countryside campaigners have joined a national call for residents to be given an independent right of appeal when changes are proposed to flight paths over their homes. CPRE Surrey … Read More
Heritage doors open across Epsom and Ewell
Historic buildings, forgotten stories and rarely seen corners of Surrey will be brought to life when Heritage Open Days return from Friday 11th to Sunday 20th September. The annual festival … Read More
New vicar returns to his Epsom roots
The Revd Tom Hill has returned to the church where he came to faith more than 25 years ago, following his institution as Vicar of Christ Church Epsom Common. The … Read More
Bringing centuries of Surrey records into the 21st century
Residents, researchers and history enthusiasts will soon find it easier than ever to explore Surrey’s rich heritage thanks to a major investment in a new collections management system at the … Read More
The young have their place in new Surrey governing
Surrey’s youngest councillors want to see more young people get involved in local government – and not let growing hostility towards elected representatives deter them from standing. Elections to Surrey’s … Read More
Epsom woman celebrates remarkable 100th birthday
An Epsom woman has celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by three generations of her family and dozens of friends. Helen Blackman, née Aldridge, was born in Richmond upon Thames on … Read More