Tag: politics


  • Statement to LPPC on 10/03/2026

    Statement to LPPC on 10/03/2026

    The statement below was presented to the Licensing and Planning Policy Committee at Epsom & Ewell Borough Council on 10th March 2026. The statement was well received by supporters.

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  • Licensing and Planning Policy Committee 10/03/2026

    Licensing and Planning Policy Committee 10/03/2026

    The meeting of the LLPC on 10th Match is likely to be pivotal for planning in the borough of Epsom and Ewell. There are two items on the agenda that are significant. The impact of the items 10 and 11 is uncertain, but changes can be expected to the Local Plan that was approved by…

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  • New Councils for Epsom and Ewell

    New Councils for Epsom and Ewell

    Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is currently undergoing a Community Governance Review (CGR) to explore the introduction of new parish councils. This consultation runs from Tuesday 16th December to end of Sunday 1st February 2026. Respondents must live or work in the borough of Epsom and Ewell, or be responsible for a community organisation that…

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  • East Surrey Housing Targets

    East Surrey Housing Targets

    It makes no sense to set a 5 year target for building houses by borough council when the councils will disappear with 17 months. There is a big spread in the size and density of population in the five boroughs that will become East Surrey. Mole Valley and Tandridge are each just below 100 square…

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  • Unitary Councils + Strategic Authority for Surrey

    Unitary Councils + Strategic Authority for Surrey

    it remains to be seen how power and services will be split between the Strategic Authority and East Surrey, West Surrey. Will councillors be elected for the Strategic Authority or will there be an elected mayor plus executive? The Strategic Authority is looking more like a smaller County Council, with several key services and responsibilities.…

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  • 270 New Homes in Ashtead

    270 New Homes in Ashtead

    The details below are for a large development in KT22, Ashtead on Green Belt land. This is to the south of Ashtead, towards Leatherhead. Several similar developments are proposed or being prepared in Surrey. Lack of access and no supporting infrastructure are a common theme.

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  • End of Epsom and Ewell BC in 2027?

    End of Epsom and Ewell BC in 2027?

    Plans have been published that indicate Epsom & Ewell Borough Council will cease to exist by April 2027. The plan is to divide Surrey into two or three unitary authorities, so there will not be any borough councils in Surrey.

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  • Green Belt in Epsom and Ewell

    Green Belt in Epsom and Ewell

    A key concern on the Regulation 19 Consultation is that the use of Green Belt sites is justified and compliant with NPPF guidelines. Complaints or comments can be raised on this aspect of the consultation. Consultation closes on Wednesday 5th February 2025.

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  • Local Plan Approved by EEBC

    Local Plan Approved by EEBC

    Epsom and Ewell Borough Council have approved the draft Local Plan, Regulation 19 consultation document. A vote was taken just before 10pm on 10th December. Item 4 on the agenda of the meeting was the petition for Council Debate, which demanded that proposed developments on Green Belt land be excluded from the Local Plan Regulation…

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  • Council Meeting 10th Dec 2024

    Council Meeting 10th Dec 2024

    Meeting of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council on 10th December 2024. Debate of petition and Local Plan for the borough.

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