Local roadworks taken to task
Surrey County Council has established a critical new task force to reduce the impact of utility roadworks and drive better coordination and communication of works across Surrey’s road network. Utility … Read More
Epsom County Councillor win for childminders
Surrey County Council (SCC) has announced a significant change in the payment system for childminders, following a successful campaign led by Residents’ Association County Councillor Eber Kington (Ewell Court, Auriol … Read More
Surrey Borough fails social housing tenants
Guildford Borough Council (GBC) has failed to meet new rules on social housing a judgement has rules. The report published by the Regulator for Social Housing (RSH) said the social … Read More
No more German supermarkets in Epsom
Plans for an Aldi store have been rejected again over fears the increased traffic would have a severe impact on road safety. [The site is a few hundred yards away … Read More
Surrey author tells story of Luftwaffe uncle
Surrey-based author Matt Graydon brings a powerful new perspective on World War II with his latest novel, Leaving Fatherland. Drawing from real-life family events, Graydon takes readers on a journey … Read More
Teen suicide risk underestimated by CAMHs
An “underestimation” of suicide risk and significant mental health ‘failings’ contributed to the death of a vulnerable teenager, a Senior Coroner has found. Locket Williams, described by their family as … Read More
Poor road conditions a real test for learners
A driving instructor said he’s on a “one man crusade” to fix the roads around Redhill Aerodrome Driving Test Centre. Martin Pitchley, 57, said he was “shocked” at the road … Read More
Tree falls on van in Ewell Village
On Saturday a tree close to the bus stop, opposite the entrance to Bourne Hall in Ewell Village fell across the road onto a passing red Mercedes van shattering its … Read More
Feast your eyes and ears on this
Epsom Choral Society and The Barnes Choir, two amateur choral groups renowned for their passion and dedication to musical excellence, are set to entertain audiences with a grand performance of … Read More
Democracy at work? Or strange mathematics?
For the first time in its history as a Parliamentary constituency Epsom and Ewell has a Member of Parliament who is not a Conservative. Undoubtedly the events, personalities and circumstances … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s new MP and new Party
The 2024 general election count for Epsom & Ewell was held last night at the Epsom Downs racecourse from 10pm to the early hours today. This year’s election introduced new … Read More
Wet weather kicks into the long grass
People fed up with long unsightly overgrown grass and verges can use an interactive map to see when their favourite spots are next due to be cut. The seemingly endless … Read More
May our hustings make up your mind?
Epsom and Ewell Times staged a six election candidate Parliamentary hustings at the Adrian Mann Theatre, NESCOT in Ewell on Wednesday 26th June. With every seat in the 230 seat … Read More
The cost of sending pupils to school
Surrey County Council (SCC) has been ordered to pay out £1,500 by the social care ombudsman for a ‘service failure’ in defaulting its legal duty to provide SEND transport to … Read More
Scoutabout success for Surrey
More than 6,000 Scouts and Guides and adults from Surrey enjoyed an action-packed weekend of activities over the weekend of 28th to 30th June 2024. Scouts, Guides, and adults from Epsom & Ewell … Read More
Epsom library to lend an ear on changes
Epsom Library is being transformed as part of Surrey Libraries modernisation programme and residents are invited to drop in to give their views at the library on Tuesday 9th July from … Read More