Stoneleigh station to be revamped.
A new, covered footbridge will replace the existing structure at Stoneleigh station, providing full access via lifts or stairs to the central platform from both sides of the station. New … Read More
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Surrey MPs oppose each other on drills in the hills
Jeremy Hunt MP has said it is “disappointing” that plans to drill for oil and gas in Dunsfold have not been “formally shelved” altogether. The Chancellor of the Exchequer issued … Read More
Surrey academic wins ‘Woman in Innovation’ award for tackling bias against neurodivergent people
On International Women’s Day Surrey University announce a prize winner among its female academics. Online technologies to help neurodivergent people successfully enter the workforce are being developed at the University … Read More
Pay black hole takes £2.2M Epsom Hospital funds
Epsom and St Helier Trust has set out how it is working to claw back £2.2million in salary overpayments. A board meeting of the trust heard that people continuing to … Read More
Patient nut complaint to protect others
The Epsom and St Helier Trust board heard the complaint of a patient allergic to nuts given nut oil. LDRS reports: A hospital patient with a peanut allergy and an … Read More
After Ronnie Scott’s? Epsom of course!
Fresh from their ‘Two for the Road’ concert at Ronnie Scott’s, internationally renowned virtuoso jazz guitarist visiting from Norway, Frode Kjekstad is pairing up with local legend Nigel Price. Together … Read More
Sue Bull – a special lady. An obituary.
Susan Helen Bull (Sue) was born in January 1958 in Dorset but her family moved back to Berkshire inthe mid-1960s. Born into a farming community she and her older brother … Read More
Plodcast problem leads to PC sacking
A Surrey Police officer was dismissed without notice after he made a podcast in which his wording suggested he “condoned committing criminal acts of domestic abuse”. The officer, who cannot … Read More
Residents aroused by “sleeping” residents?
Amid claims of the Residents Association Councillors being “asleep at the wheel” one of the biggest residents’ protests ever held in Epsom took place yesterday. Over 200 demonstrators waved banners, … Read More
New Citizens Advice Bureau Board Members
Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell has appointed three new members to its Board, all voluntarypositions, who each bring valuable industry experience and strategic guidance to the charity.Clare Brooks has joined … Read More
Interview with Epsom and Ewell BC’s new CEO
The post of Chief Executive Officer of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, previously known as “Town Clerk”, has been occupied by Douglas Grimes for 11 years (1973 – 1984), David … Read More
Will Me’lud halt ULEZ expansion to Epsom borders?
A coalition of five councils has today (Thursday 16 February) launched a Judicial Review to challenge Transport for London (TfL) and the Mayor of London’s decision to expand the Ultra … Read More
Epsom rail crossing fatal accident lessons
In the afternoon of 21st April 2022, a pedestrian was struck and fatally injured by an out-of-service passenger train at Lady Howard footpath and bridleway crossing on Epsom Common. The … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Council raises tax 2.99%
Epsom and Ewell’s Council tax is to be increased by 2.99% for 2023/2024. At a meeting of the Full Council last night the budget for 2023/2024 was approved. Chair of … Read More
A new Town Hall for Epsom and Ewell?
Is the Town Hall Parade over? For some 90 years the residents of Epsom and Ewell have been accustomed to visiting the local council in the Town Hall in The … Read More
Surrey’s longest sitting MP to stand-down
Sir Paul Beresford will not stand again as an MP in Surrey, citing “midnight sittings” in Parliament and “a diary built around the whims of the whips’ office” as reasons … Read More