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Oracle

The Oracle Group Supporting CRY

As National Heart Month kicks off this February, Epsom-based property PR agency, The Oracle Group is making a powerful commitment—announcing Cardiac Risk in the Young(CRY) as its official charity of the year for 2025. With a mission to prevent sudden cardiac deaths in young people through raising awareness, screening, and

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Epsom & Ewell Council sets a balanced budget for 2025/26

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) set its budget for 2025/26 Tuesday 11 February 2025, at a Full Council meeting. The council has agreed on a balanced budget without needing to draw from council reserves, despite a difficult climate. The council faces inflationary pressures, a rise in staffing costs owing

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animals MOT

Animals MOT

Chessington World of Adventures zoo animals receive ‘New Year Health MOT’ The ‘new year, new you’ health kicks are in full swing for many this January – and the 1,000 animals at Chessington World of Adventures Zoo are no exception. The Greater London zoo’s keepers have had a busy start

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Epsom & Ewell Borough Council kicks off 2,600-tree planting project

Council kicks off 2,600-tree planting project

On 7 January, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council began planting 2,600 trees at sites in Ewell Court Park, the Hogsmill Local Nature Reserve, London Road Recreation Ground, Long Grove Park, Manor Park and Poole Road Recreation Ground. This is part of the council’s Climate Change Action Plan and the first

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New artwork takes centre stage at Epsom Playhouse

New artwork takes centre stage at Epsom Playhouse

During January two new murals were completed at Epsom Playhouse. The murals are part of a series of vibrant public art installations across the borough. Championing the 40-year history of Epsom Playhouse, the large-scale mural in the theatre’s foyer showcases the variety and breadth of creative people who have contributed

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A3 Heathland Bridge

A3 Closure for UK’s First Heathland Bridge

This weekend, starting on the 17th January 2025 at 9pm, sees the installation of the new Cockrow Bridge on the A3 – the star bridge of the scheme and what will be the UK’s first heathland bridge. The restoration of rare heathland is one of the M25 Junction 10 project’s

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Surrey county council

Surrey’s Devolution Disagreement

On Tuesday, 7 January 2025, the Leaders of the 11 Surrey District & Borough Councils and the Leader of Surrey County Council met to discuss the English Devolution White Paper and what this would mean for the residents of Surrey. There was acknowledgement from all the Leaders that the central

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NHS Recovery Plan Announcement at Epsom Hospital

Helen Maguire, MP for Epsom and Ewell, Reacts to Major NHS Recovery Plan Announcement at Epsom Hospital MP for Epsom & Ewell, Helen Maguire, was delighted to see Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and Health Secretary, Wes Streeting come to Epsom hospital (part of the Epsom & St Helier Trust) today

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MP in constant communication with SES Water

Helen Maguire MP in constant communication with SES Water to rectify the ongoing Supply Crisis  Helen Maguire, MP for Epsom & Ewell, has expressed deep frustration and concern over the prolonged water outages affecting residents in Epsom, Ewell, Stoneleigh, Sutton, and surrounding areas. Many households have been without consistent water supplies

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Local Plan

Epsom & Ewell Local Plan Consultation

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) has updated its Local Development Scheme, which outlines the details and timetable for the borough’s Local Plan documents, following the Government’s publication of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on 12 December. The updated Local Development Scheme states that the Regulation 19 Consultation

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Local Plan

Final Opportunity for Local Plan Consultation

Epsom & Ewell Proposed Submission Local Plan (Regulation 19) Consultation to go ahead as soon as possible.  Yesterday evening Councillors voted to approve the Epsom & Ewell Proposed Submission Local Plan (2022-2040) and that the Regulation 19 Consultation should take place at the earliest opportunity. The Regulation 19 Consultation is

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Helen Maguire MP Launches Local Business Survey

Helen Maguire MP Launches Local Business Survey and Helps Out at Local Businesses Ahead of Small Business Saturday  Helen Maguire, MP for Epsom and Ewell, has launched a new survey for local businesses and will visit several local companies ahead of Small Business Saturday on 7th December. As part of her

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