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Bank stress tests cannot be a half-way house

The EU's bank watchdog, the Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS), is to publish the results of its bank stress tests. Stress tests were implemented last year in the US to identify banks…

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Another Development Brief for Upper High Street

A Question to Tuesday 20th July's meeting of the full council produced no firm answers as to when a formal Development Brief for the Upper High Street site will be adopted.

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Courts Redevelopment plan not agreed

Epsom & Ewell borough council's Planning Committee have voted not to approve a revised scheme to redevelop the former Crown Court and Magistrates Court buildings, because insufficient parking…

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County and National Cuts put paid to Hook Road Arena BMX Track

The Hook Road Arena (HRA) track for BMX pushbikes, which was to be installed later this year, has no funding. The County Council first decided to withhold 25% of the Playbuilder Grant it had received…

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Mayor's Rolls Royce reaches the End of the Road

Plans to dispose of the Mayoral Rolls Royce were thwarted when its head gasket "malfunctioned" just prior to the sale. Instead of realising £11,000, the vehicle was sold off for £5,000.

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No reprieve for Blue Badge holders

Turning their usual blind eyes and deaf ears to outraged public opinion, Epsom & Ewell's ruling Residents Party have succeeded in forcing through their divisive policy of charging disabled "Blue…

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Surrey Lib Dems call for reduced speed limits

The Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have called for the council to fund the reduced speed limit schemes already approved by the council's local committees.

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Follow us on Twitter

Twitter, love it or loathe it, is a really good way of extending the work of our Focus newsletters : being able to act fast on local issues and get feedback equally quickly.

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Comrades Club Appeal is Dismissed

Residents were horrified at the prospect of an 82-bed hotel in The Parade, next door to the Town Hall, and the council's decision to refuse planning permission has now been supported by the Planning…

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Sharon Bowles MEP most influential woman in European finance

South East Lib Dem MEP Sharon Bowles has been named the most influential woman in European finance, according to a Top 100 list published in the Financial News.

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