An Epsom Christmas poem
Christmas comes early in the month of DecemberBut preparations start as early as SeptemberToys appear in the shop and the storeAnd children’s expectations start to soar Adverts appear in the … Read More
Do good intentions square with homeless savings?
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has launched its Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy, setting out how it intends to meet the needs of residents who are homeless or at risk … Read More
Body found in Ewell house fire
An investigation is underway following the discovery of a body at an address in Thorndon Gardens, Ewell, in the early hours today (12 December). Police were called to the address … Read More
Senior local Councillor slams Surrey’s budget consultation
Cllr Eber Kington, long serving Residents Association Borough Councillor and former Epsom and Ewell Mayor has served as a County Councillor since 2009. He has long campaigned against waste on … Read More
Local sewage uploaded
Epsom and Ewell’s Hogsmill River and Green Lanes Stream feature in the latest sewage report. The Rivers Trust undertake a review of the health of the nations rivers. Recent publication … Read More
Dogs in frost and snow
Dog ownership in Epsom and Ewell saw a big rise during the pandemic, especially among young families. Poodle mixtures being evidently the most popular varieties purchased. And sometimes for £1000 … Read More
Surrey inspiration for writing and photography
Fanny Burney (1752-1840) lived and wrote in Surrey and was inspired by the area’s beautiful countryside and gardens in the Mole Valley area, particularly around Bookham, Mickleham and Box Hill. … Read More
Coining it in Surrey
Over the last 20 years the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) has allowed finds made by metal detectorists in Surrey to be added both to the national database and the county’s Historic … Read More
2030 vision for the elderly in Surrey
Surrey County Council sets out its vision for the care and living of the older generation by 2030. In 2021/2022 Adult Social Care in Surrey spent £506 million to support … Read More
Council help for cost of living
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) is raising awareness of the range of support available to residents struggling with the cost of living crisis. The Council have created a dedicated … Read More
Local Plan Battle: early skirmishes on Downs Farm
As Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is expected to publish a draft Local Plan in February 2023 Epsom and Ewell Times carries below an opinion piece authored by the Keep … Read More
Council elastic on plastic?
In March 2019 Epsom and Ewell Council agreed to phase out its use of single-use plastics. How is it getting along? Judge for yourself from the reply of Councillor John … Read More
Labour Councillor moves on housing
An affordable housing commitment was put off at yesterday’s meeting of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council. A motion proposed by Labour’s Court Ward Councillor Kate Chinn read: “We as the … Read More
Alcohol reading on duty very non-PC
A former Surrey Police Constable has been barred from the profession after turning up to work still smelling of alcohol from the night before. The force’s chief constable found that … Read More
Auriol school field for golden years?
Auriol School sports field in Cuddington is earmarked by Surrey County Council for 50 elderly care housing units. According to SCC: “The Cuddington site is ideally situated for Extra Care … Read More
Tennis at 95 is the norm.
Epsom’s own Norman Healey celebrates his 95th birthday on December 11th . He is a member of The Epsom Lawn Tennis Club where he is admired and respected. His serve … Read More