Most people don’t think about their drains until something goes wrong. By then, the kitchen sink has stopped draining, the toilet is backing up, or an outside drain has overflowed … Read More
A petition has been launched calling for a statue celebrating Ali G to be installed in Staines – tying in with the release of his new film. The petitioners want … Read More
An event structure company and its director have been fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries. The worker sustained multiple back fractures, a punctured lung and a broken leg. An … Read More
One of the first orders of business for the newly formed Liberal Democrat-run, £4billion indebted West Surrey Council – will be to seek to change its name. A motion is … Read More
East Surrey councillors shared their experience of facing intimidation and harassment from voters as they debated a motion calling for civility in political discourse. At a meeting of the full … Read More
Camera footage and fresh field signs suggest water voles are settling in and spreading along the Surrey chalk stream Water voles are showing encouraging signs of recovery along the Hogsmill … Read More
East Surrey’s shadow council leader has welcomed Andy Burnham’s “strong commitment” to devolution as Surrey continues to take steps that could see the county get its own elected mayor. Speaking … Read More
Eleven councillors walked out of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council after the Mayor ruled that her father could remain in the chamber and lead a debate on the future of … Read More
Nobody seriously disputes that developing Hook Road Arena as a centre for community sport, supported where necessary by housing, deserves proper investigation. The proposal enjoyed overwhelming support. Had almost any … Read More
The new East Surrey council is poised to confirm its first permanent chief executive in the latest step towards the authority’s creation next spring. East Surrey Shadow Authority, the body … Read More
Plans to install a communications kiosk including an advertising screen and defibrillator on Epsom High Street have been refused over concerns it would harm the character of the area. The … Read More
Plans to demolish and extend a hotel by adding a further 33 bedrooms and a 72-seater restaurant have been rejected after councillors labelled it an “ugly blot”. Premier Inn had … Read More
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