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Orange mast in Court Rec. denied Planning Permission
Despite a recommendation by council planners to approve the controversial Orange Telecoms mast in Court Rec., Lib Dem Cllr Paul Green skilfully persuaded the Planning Committee to reject it. Only…
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Rosebery School Planning Application refused
The Planning Committee has refused the application from Rosebery School to build 72 houses and flats on part of their playing fields. The school had claimed it was necessary to fund improved sports…
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The best place to live in the UK
It's official, Epsom & Ewell is the best place to live in the UK - according to a TV programme on Channel 4. Congratulations to the Officers of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, especially Susan…
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RA Party finally declares support for Fair Trade
In an attempt to get "Fair Trade Town" status for Epsom & Ewell, Cllr Jonathan Lees originally presented a motion to the Borough Council in February 2004. At that stage, the ruling Residents…
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Decisions on Rosebery and UHS Planning Applications delayed.
It is now clear that the two controversial planning applications for Rosebery High School and for a supermarket in Upper High Street have both been delayed and will not be heard on 21st July as…
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Sale of Rosebery Playing Field challenged by Liberal Democrats
Steve Dixon, the Chairman of Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats, has asked the Secretary of State, via the Department for Education and Science (Schools Division), to review the decision to permit…
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Proposed Supermarket in Upper High Street - Public Meeting Report
The latest Planning Application for Upper High Street, Epsom, proposes a Supermarket with four floors of car parking above, replacing Iceland, Allams, part of the car park, the toilets and three…
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Rosebery School's Development Plans - Public Meeting Report
In view of the degree of public interest in Woodcote, Town and Stamford wards about Rosebery High School's proposed developments, Lib Dem councillors took the initiative in calling for a public…
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Surrey County Council Leader says Epsom & Ewell MP is wrong
The assertion of local Conservative MP Chris Grayling that Epsom & Ewell is always down the priority list when decisions are taken by Surrey County Council was put to Nick Skellett, the…
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Town centre parking and traffic survey
Earlier this year, local Lib Dem councillors carried out a survey about Epsom town centre traffic congestion:
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