Government Casts Doubt on Surrey’s Mayoral Devolution Promise
No promises have been made that Surrey will get full devolution and a directly elected mayor – despite it being the “entire purpose” of the lengthy and arduous process of … Read More
Surrey prison drug smuggling drones might be investigated
Drones smuggling drugs into prison will be investigated in an inquest into a man who died in custody. The full inquest, which opens next month, will also look at his … Read More
Surrey Uni show AI systems based on the human brain’s save energy
Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon become more energy-efficient and faster, thanks to a new approach developed at the University of Surrey that takes direct inspiration from biological neural networks of … Read More
Residents sigh of relief if Government bail out bankrupt Woking
The government’s whopping £500m bailout for debt-ridden Woking Borough Council may not be the last. The cash injection, announced as part of Surrey’s local government reorganisation on October 28, will … Read More
Some election detail on the new Surrey Councils
Election dates in Surrey, and how the seats will be split in the two new mega councils, have been confirmed as more details emerge of how everything will work following … Read More
Epsom and Ewell to Go East in Surrey shake-up
The Government has confirmed plans to abolish Surrey’s two-tier system of local government and replace it with two single-tier unitary councils — East Surrey and West Surrey — in what … Read More
A former Epsom Long Grove Hospital patient remembered for his pacifism
Barney Cohen (1897–1970) By his nephew, Andy Strowman There is a very quiet cemetery in London — East Ham Jewish Cemetery. You may be the only visitor there apart from … Read More
Battling Beckenham Take Sutton & Epsom RFC The Full Distance
Sutton & Epsom 22 Beckenham 19. Saturday 25th October. This fixture is rapidly gaining a reputation for fabulous finishes. Two seasons ago the visitors triumphed 42-41 on a sweltering afternoon … Read More
Ewell’s Sporting Ambition for Gibraltar Rec Hits the Rocks
£3.1 Million Sports Hub Proposal at Gibraltar Recreation Ground Rejected amid Transparency and Planning Concerns Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Strategy and Resources Committee (S&R) rejected a proposal to spend … Read More
Calculating the cost of care in Surrey
Surrey residents and their families can now benefit from a simple new online tool to help them be prepared for the costs of care, if they become less able. Many … Read More
Walk brings the wonders of the Solar System to Nonsuch Park
Epsom & Ewell, Saturday 25th October 2025 — Visitors to Nonsuch Park can now enjoy a journey through the Solar System thanks to the successful launch of the Nonsuch Park … Read More
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council Remembrance and Armistice Day activities 2025
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is proud to announce that Remembrance and Armistice Day memorial services, parades and activities will take place across the borough to honour those who have … Read More