Ewell school goes safe streets ahead
Danetree Primary School in Ewell is set to benefit from a School Street from May 2026, aimed at reducing air pollution and improving road safety during the busiest times of … Read More
Epsom’s Cllr McCormick gives Middlesex revival the irregular iambic treatment
Historic nostalgia could be upheld in naming a new Surrey council next year. Surrey County Council has backed a symbolic call to recognise Middlesex in the name of a future … Read More
Epsom Hospital to share new surgery robot
A patient has spoken of his gratitude to the NHS after he received life-saving robotic surgery – as hundreds more patients across London and Surrey are set to access the … Read More
Surrey leaders promise smooth transition to unitaries
On Friday 13 March, the East and West Surrey Joint Committees met to continue preparations for the transition to new unitary councils ahead of “vesting day” on 1 April 2027. … Read More
Surrey County Council death throes debate
Tensions boiled over in the council chamber as outgoing Surrey County Council leader Conservative Cllr Tim Oliver defended his administration and staff against accusations from local MPs and opposition councillors. … Read More
Local LibDem leader slams Helen Maguire MP in shock resignation
In a shock development in the politics of Epsom and Ewell Liberal Democrat Council Group Leader Cllr James Lawrence (College Ward) has resigned from his Party and joined the growing … Read More
New moped bays introduced to tackle pavement parking in Epsom High Street
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council have established new moped-only parking spaces outside the Town Hall in a bid to combat pavement parking on Epsom High Street. The issue of delivery … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Council transparency row erupts as council backs publication of urgent decisions
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has agreed to improve transparency over so-called “urgent decisions” following a heated debate that revisited the controversy surrounding the Rainbow Centre and allegations of secrecy … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Council put in proportion
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has approved changes to the political balance of its committees following further shifts in councillor allegiances, amid continuing tensions within the ruling Residents’ Association group. … Read More
Epsom’s empty and second homes face local tax increases
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has approved a 2.98% increase in its share of Council Tax for 2026/27, alongside new measures to penalise empty properties and second homes, but not … Read More
Surrey-wide plan aims to get thousands back into work
A cross-county plan to bring thousands of people back into employment in Surrey has received backing from Surrey County Council and government ministers. The Get Surrey Working Plan brings together … Read More
Ash dieback keeps Thames island closed
The Environment Agency has warned against any planned protests over the closure of a Surrey riverside island and announced a public engagement event to update residents on safety work there. … Read More