Sutton and Epsom Soar in Nine-Try Extravaganza
Sutton & Epsom RFC 59 Dartfordians 20. Saturday 15th February. 1988, the first league season, was when Dartfordians last visited Rugby Lane on the final day of the season. On … Read More
Epsom and Ewell FC win for correspondent’s 2000th match
Epsom and Ewell 2-1 Abbey Rangers. Combined Counties League – Premier Division South. Saturday 15th February. Richard Lambert, both a dedicated fan of Epsom and Ewell FC, a club historian … Read More
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council: Financial Crisis or Manageable Deficit?
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is under increasing scrutiny following the resignation of Councillor Alex Coley (Independent Ruxley Ward) from the ruling Residents’ Association (RA) group. His resignation letter cites … Read More
The Plot of Gunpowder in Worcester Park
Unearthing History: Worcester Park’s Gunpowder Mills Rediscovered For centuries, the quiet banks of the Hogsmill River at Old Malden Lane, Worcester Park, concealed a remarkable piece of Surrey’s industrial past. … Read More
Ex-Council Officers under investigation for Woking’s £2 billion debt
Two former officers at Woking Borough Council are being investigated over their roles in Woking Borough Council’s bankruptcy. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has confirmed that it is looking into … Read More
Prominent Residents Association Councillor leaves the fold
Councillor Alex Coley, who has represented Ruxley Ward in Ewell for seven years, has announced his resignation from the ruling Residents’ Association (RA) group, opting to serve as an Independent … Read More
Epsom complainant changes Surrey police procedure
Surrey Police Accepts Recommendation to Improve Retention of Body-Worn Video Evidence in Complaints Surrey Police has agreed to implement a key recommendation from the Office of the Police and Crime … Read More
Surrey County Council’s Climate Change Progress: Successes, Setbacks, and the Road Ahead
Surrey County Council (SCC) has made notable strides in its efforts to combat climate change, cutting its own carbon emissions by 38% since 2019. However, despite significant progress, challenges remain, … Read More
Epsom & Ewell Full Council Meeting: Budget Approved Amid Debate
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council held a full council meeting on 11 February 2025, where key issues, including the approval of the council’s budget, the mayor’s upcoming engagements, and urgent … Read More
Funding for new apprenticeships now available to Surrey businesses
Businesses can grow their workforce and boost productivity in just a few clicks by getting an apprenticeship funded by Surrey County Council. As part of the Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Scheme, … Read More
Mega Surrey council ruled out as leader says it would ‘lack accountability’
Council leaders across Surrey have ruled out making the county a single mega authority. The agreement was reached during a meeting on February 7, attended by leaders from all eleven … Read More
Surrey leading the shout: “Keep the noise down will you!”
An interdisciplinary network of engineers, policymakers, industry stakeholders and social scientists, led by the University of Surrey, will take on one of the UK’s most overlooked environmental challenges: noise pollution. … Read More
Epsom & Ewell Council not much in the red but too much in the pink!
Governance Failing Exposed by External Audit Findings The Audit and Scrutiny Committee of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council convened on 6th February 2025, where the External Audit Report by Grant … Read More
Surrey’s new rail link to Heathrow?
Plans for a new railway connecting Surrey to Heathrow and beyond have resurfaced as the track’s backers welcomed government support for a third runway at the airport. The line, called … Read More
Guildford Borough Council keeps its lights on
A Surrey council may have “kept the lights on” and balanced the budget this year but trouble could be looming. The pessimistic warning came during the budget meeting as councillors … Read More