Local A&Es stretched in the cold snap
More than a thousand people visited one of St George’s, Epsom and St Helier’s emergency departments (EDs) on Monday, as demand for care soars. It was the busiest day this winter, placing … Read More
Different ways to tackle foul-deeds
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s approach to dog-fouling in its public parks may seem rather tame compared with the nearby Surrey Borough of Spelthorne. Spelthorne has adopted powers in the … Read More
Surrey Police all clean in the wash
In January of last year, the Home Office asked all police forces to submit details of all serving police officers, staff and volunteers in order to check them against the … Read More
Maintaining business standards in Surrey
Residents are encouraged to do their research and always look for reputable and recommended tradespeople before having any work done on their property. Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards is pleased … Read More
Surrey’s debts match Woking’s but its position is secure?
Surrey County Council expects to add a further billion pounds in “additional” debt to its balance sheets but experts have praised its financial sustainability and suggested it is better placed … Read More
A blast celebrates 40 years past of Epsom Playhouse
On Friday 19th January, the Band of the Coldstream Guards joined residents of Epsom to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the Epsom Playhouse. Led by Director of music Lieutenant Colonel … Read More
Should we have a petition about petitions?
While Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s ePetition platform offers residents a voice in local decision-making, a closer examination of the data reveals a challenging picture. From September 2016 to the … Read More
Epsom centre brings hope to youth who need support
With one of three Surrey centres based in Epsom the multi-agency Hope Service gets a glowing Ofsted report. Published last month the report finds that the Hope Service, provided by … Read More
Mystery Local Plan critic revealed
Epsom and Ewell Times reported in full the speech from a member of the public at the Licensing, Planning and Policy Committee (LPPC) of 22nd November 2023. He addressed Councillors … Read More
Council’s contribution to our safety
Epsom and Ewell’s Crime and Disorder Committee met Wednesday 17th January to endorse an updated Community Safety Action Plan for 2024-25. This followed a period of consultation in which Chris Grayling … Read More
Council wants to prevent suicides
Tuesday 16th January Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Community and Well-Being Committee considered local suicides. In 2019, the Borough Council launched its Health & Wellbeing Strategy (HWBS), recognizing a concerning … Read More
Local Co-Vid volunteers rewarded with Council support
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s financial support for five key local voluntary organisations came up for review 16th January at the meeting of the Environment and Well-Being Committee. Age Concern … Read More
Relative relief about Epsom and Ewell’s debt?
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council‘s debt is about average with all 381 United Kingdom local authorities. UK councils owe a combined £97.8bn to lenders, equivalent to £1,455 per resident, as … Read More
Conservatives adopt new contender for Parliament
Epsom & Ewell Conservative Association has announced that Mhairi Fraser has been selected as the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Epsom & Ewell to fight the upcoming General Election, with current … Read More
Surrey’s £1/4 m fines for failing children
The failings of Surrey County Council’s children services has meant the under-fire authority paid more than £250,000 in fines, compensation, and redress payments to families it let down last year. … Read More