Waverley not waiving planning fees spark protests
Angry homeowners hit with hefty planning bills and court threats gathered outside Waverley Borough Council to protest against levies that have left some at risk of losing their homes, or … Read More
A towering decision by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has approved plans for hundreds of new homes. The former SGN Gasworks site on East Street in Epsom will see all of its buildings and … Read More
McDonalds run out of Loch Fyne, Cobham
Plans for a McDonald’s in Cobham have been thrown out. McDonald’s had hoped to find a new home on the former Loch Fyne Restaurant in Portsmouth Road on the outskirts … Read More
What is Buddy-Up?
Buddy Up is an award-winning charity designed to offer mentoring to young people identified by schools as needing one-to-one support from an experienced youth worker and mentor. It was set … Read More
Surrey SEND parents owed money
Parents of children with special educational needs who were left with little choice but to use private educational psychologists may be due money back from Surrey County Council. So far … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Victory in Europe celebrations
A number of commemorative events are planned to be held across the borough to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May 2025. VE Day marks the official … Read More
Look to your own party’s dictatorship
Sir, I reply to Cllr Ames’ letter attacking Residents Association councillors in general and me in particular. It is a pity that he chose to quote me selectively. I did … Read More
Surrey Police know where they’re going with more of them
Surrey Police will have ‘the highest number of officers in a generation” after locking up money for 40 more patrol cops. The estimated £2.5million in central government money is part … Read More
Labour decries Residents’ Associations’ unfettered power on Epsom & Ewell Council
Dear Editor, Thank you for your excellent reporting of last week’s meeting of Epsom and Ewell Council’s Standards and Constitution Committee, which highlighted some important and contentious issues about how … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Faces Scrutiny Over Constitutional Reforms
The Standards and Constitution Committee meeting of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council on 16th April was marked by heated exchanges and concerns over transparency, democratic participation, and officer-councillor relations. The … Read More