Council to review polling districts and places in the borough
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council will launch a six-week consultation into proposed changes to the polling district and polling places within the borough from 21 November 2024 to 2 January 2025. In 2023, the Local Government Boundary Commission for England carried out a review of Surrey County Council’s electoral boundaries.
Funding approved for community projects in Epsom & Ewell
On 12 November 2024, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Strategy and Resources Committee approved funding for infrastructure projects to take place over the next few years across the borough. The projects funded will create health and recreational benefits for the community, improve accessibility to key facilities and services for our
Council moves forward with Proposed Submission Local Plan
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is moving forward with its Proposed Submission Local Plan, which will be debated at the Licensing and Planning Policy Committee meeting on 20 November at 7.30pm. At this meeting members of the Committee will make their recommendation to Full Council, scheduled to take place in
Calls For GP’s to be exempt from National Insurance Increase
Helen Maguire Calls for Urgent Reversal of National Insurance Hike that could put over 35,000 GP appointments at risk in Surrey According to the latest analysis, a rise in employers’ National Insurance contributions announced in the recent Budget could put 35,357 GP appointments at risk in Surrey. In response, Helen Maguire, MP for
Possible Business Improvement District (BID) For Leatherhead
Mole Valley District Council funds viability study into Leatherhead Business Improvement District (BID). On Wednesday 13 November 2024, businesses in Leatherhead are invited to The Leatherhead Theatre to have their say on the proposed idea of a Business Improvement District (BID) for Leatherhead town centre. The event is being
Epsom Machete Attacker Jailed For Six Years
A man has been sentenced to six years in prison after a pair of knifepoint robberies in Epsom & Ewell last December. Anthony Akinniranye, 20 (DOB: 01/04/2004), of Manor Green Road, Epsom, pleaded guilty to the two offences from December 2023, the first of which took place just two days
Dog Walking Licensing Scheme for Nonsuch Park
Local Councils approve new Dog Walking Licensing Scheme for Nonsuch Park The Nonsuch Park Joint Management Committee has voted to launch a 12-month pilot Commercial Dog Walking Licensing Scheme in Nonsuch Park, starting in April 2025, following a consultation with the public and dog walkers. The licensing scheme will bring
Over £150 million needed for Epsom & St Helier
Over £150 million worth of repairs needed as Epsom & Ewell MP Helen Maguire calls for urgent investment at the Budget for Epsom & St Helier Hospital Latest NHS data reveals that Epsom and St. Helier University hospitals need more than £150 million in repairs. MP Helen Maguire calls for
Happy Birthday Fuego
Fuego by Fenwick is celebrating it’s first year of opening. We were lucky to be invited to the opening and try their wonderful menu read our review HERE. So we were delighted to be invited back to try their new Autumn menu. Fuego by Fenwick brings the best of the
Jim Allen New Manager at Epsom Downs
The Jockey Club today announces that Jim Allen has been appointed General Manager of Epsom Downs Racecourse. An alumni of the BHA Graduate Scheme in 1997, Allen brings a wealth of experience to the role. His early career involved the successful management of two UK racecourses, Huntingdon and Sedgefield, before
Helen Maguire MP First 100 days
100 days since her election win – Helen Maguire says the health service is “top priority” Epsom & Ewell MP, Helen Maguire has marked her 100th day in office with Healthcare and Hospitals in Epsom and Ewell at the top of her priority list. Maguire has campaigned to fight for better health services with the building of
Upgrades to The Ashley Centre Car Park
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council are installing a new Auto Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) parking system at the Ashley Centre car park in Epsom town centre this month. Work will begin from 14 October and is expected to take three weeks to complete. The ANPR system will mean that car