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Council tax - keep us updated
Council tax - keep us updated
With Council Tax bills being sent out in the coming months, it is important that you notify the council to any changes in your circumstances.
If you are moving address within the borough please notify us of your change of address by completing the 'Moving Address Notification' on our website.
If you would like to change the details of the people named on your bill, we can only add the names of people who have the same legal interest in the property as you e.g. joint tenants or if you are now occupying the property as a couple.
If this is the case please e-mail the details of the new people and the date from which they moved into the property to counciltax@epsom-ewell.gov.uk.
If you would like to apply for a discount or exemption on your Council Tax, please visit our discounts and exemptions page.
Find somewhere warm this winter
Warm Hubs have been set up in and around Epsom and Ewell this winter, where people can enjoy a safe, warm and friendly environment in which to enjoy a hot drink, social activity and receive information and advice. The service is open to all, but is particularly beneficial to residents in hard to heat homes, those who are isolated or those worried about their energy bills.
A list of Warm Hubs are below:
Ashtead Library
Address: Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2BQ
Opening times:
- Monday: 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm
- Tuesday: 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm
- Friday: 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm
- Saturday: 9.30am to 5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Christ Church
Address: Cheam Road, Ewell, KT17 1AD
Opening times: Wednesday - 10am to 1pm
Epsom Methodist Church, Roots Coffee Shop
Address: 13 Ashley Rd, Epsom, KT18 5AQ
Opening times: Wednesday - 10am to 6pm
Epsom Library
Address: 6 Epsom Square, Epsom, KT19 8AG
Opening times:
- Monday: 9.30am to 5.30pm
- Tuesday: 9.30am to 7pm
- Wednesday: 9.30am to 5.30pm
- Thursday: 9.30am to 7pm
- Friday: 9.30am to 5.30pm
- Saturday: 9.30am to 5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Ewell Community Hub
Address: Ewell Hall, 7 London Road, Ewell, KT17 2AY
Opening times:
- Friday 22 December - 10.30am to 1.30pm
Ewell Library
Address: Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell, KT17 1UF
Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5pm
Ewell Court Library
Address: Ewell Court House, Lakehurst Road, Ewell, Surrey, KT19 0EB
Opening times:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
- Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: 10am to 5pm
- Saturday: 10am to 4pm
- Sunday: Closed
Love Me, Love My Mind Monday Drop In
Address: St Barnabas’ Church, Temple Road, Epsom KT19 8HA
Opening times: Mondays, 3pm-7pm
Rainbow Leisure Centre
Address: East Street, Epsom KT17 1BN
Opening times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 1pm to 3pm (From 4 December)
Ruxley Church
Address: Ruxley Lane, West Ewell KT19 0AF
Coffee and chat: 8.30am to 10am (Term Time Only)
St Mark's, Food Club
Address: Great Tattenhams, Epsom Downs, KT18 5RB
Opening times: Friday 11am to 3pm
Stoneleigh Library
Address: 1 Stoneleigh Broadway, Stoneleigh, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 2JA
Opening times:
- Monday: 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm
- Tuesday: 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday: 10am to 1pm
- Friday: 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm
- Saturday: 10am to 4pm
- Sunday: Closed
Tattenhams Library
Address: Tattenham Crescent, Epsom Downs, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5NU
Opening times:
- Monday: 10am to 1pm
- Tuesday: 10am to 1pm
- Wednesday: 10am to 1pm
- Thursday: 10am to 4pm
- Friday: 10am to 5pm
- Saturday: 10am to 4pm
- Sunday: Closed
The King's Church, Epsom
Address: Longmead Road, Epsom KT19 9BU
Opening times: Monday 4pm-6pm
(Except Christmas Day and New Year's Day)
Warm Hubs are available throughout Surrey, visit Surrey County Council's Warm Hubs webpage for more details.
Tips for preventing water loss and water bill support
Around 1 in 14 homes suffer from water losses, like dripping taps, leaky loos and even outdoor taps and hoses.
Colder temperatures and changeable weather can cause a leaky pipe to freeze, and sometimes burst, which could mean a hefty repair bill and an impact to your water supply.
Prepare your home now through checking for leaks and insulating pipes throughout your household. Reducing leaks could even save you money on your bill.
Visit SES Water’s website at www.seswater.co.uk/wrapupforwinter for more tips and information.
If you need extra support, SES Water is there to help. You may be eligible for one of its water support schemes if you’re having trouble paying your bill, or if you are just in need of some extra assistance.
- Water Support Scheme – 50% bill reduction for qualifying low income households
- WaterDirect – if you’re on benefits, payment can be deducted directly, meaning never worrying about a bill
- Breathing Space – pause your payments if you need some time to get back on your feet
- Priority Services – become a priority customer if you need extra help due to long or short-term health, access or communication needs. seswater.co.uk/priority
- WaterSure – a capped tariff for metered customers who use extra water due to family or health reasons
Please see their website for full details of how to qualify for one of their schemes and how to make an application – seswater.co.uk/hereforyou.
Remember your voter ID
With the Police and Crime Commissioner elections taking place on 2 May 2024 and a general election scheduled for some time this year, making sure you have valid photo ID is extremely important.
In the UK, you are now legally required to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at elections. So don't miss out on your chance to vote.
Which forms of ID can I use to vote?
You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. You can use any of the following:
- Passport
- Driving licence (including provisional license)
- Blue badge
- Certain concessionary travel cards
- Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
- Biometric Immigration document
- Defence identity card
- Certain national identity cards
You will only need to show one form of photo ID, but it needs to be the original version and not a photocopy. The name on your ID must be the same name you used to register to vote.
For more information, including the full list of accepted forms of photo ID, visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.
If you don’t have an accepted form of photo ID
If you don’t already have an accepted form of photo ID, or you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate. You can apply for this at voter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk.
Alternatively, you can contact Electoral Services for a paper application form.
The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate for use at a particular election is 5pm, 6 working days before the date of that election.
Free bus travel in Surrey and across England
Young people aged 20 and under are now entitled to 50% off all adult bus fares across Surrey.
Check you’re not missing out on a free bus pass
Travelling by bus doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, it can be one of the cheapest ways to travel if you’re eligible for a free bus pass.
Anyone who is aged 66 and over or has an eligible disability can apply for a bus pass which offers free bus travel not only in Surrey but anywhere in England! That means you could hop on a bus and take a trip anywhere you want to and not pay a single penny.
Around 25% of people who are eligible for a free bus pass have not applied for one and are therefore missing out, plus those who have a bus pass but are not using it.
About the free bus passes
Bus passes for older people (aged 66 and older) and disabled people (aged 5 to 65) are valid on journeys between 9.30am and 11pm from Monday to Friday, and at any time on weekends and public holidays.
How to apply
If you think that you or someone you know might be eligible for a free bus pass, you can find out more details on the Surrey County Council free bus passes web page. Alternatively you can visit the web pages below for specific details:
Other bus discounts and passes
- The Surrey LINK bus pass offers young people aged 20 and under, to travel for half price on single and return tickets for any journey that starts and/or finishes in Surrey. This means that some single bus journeys for those under 16 could be as little £1. Find out more on the Surrey LINK bus pass web page.
- The government has extended the £2 bus fare cap on most routes across England until the end of December 2024, so you can continue to travel for less on participating Surrey buses. Find out more on the bus fare price cap web page.
Jobs at Epsom & Ewell Borough Council
We're recruiting.
Our small but ambitious authority offers you the opportunity to become involved in a wide range of varied and interesting work. That, together with an enviable array of staff benefits and a rewarding and challenging career, is our unique offer to you.
If you have the passion and the drive to make a real difference, we really want to hear from you. View a list of all current vacancies at Epsom & Ewell Borough Council here.
Bourne Hall Events Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic, bubbly, positive individual to join our Events team at the Bourne Hall, Epsom. You will lead on ensuring the smooth setting up and down of events from start to finish whilst carrying out efficient day-to-day duties.
The focus of this role is to support the event coordinators by checking event areas prior to events and ensuring that operational requirements are met in a timely manner and understand customer’s needs.
Find out more about this role here: Epsom & Ewell Council Jobs | Vacancies In Surrey | Apply Now (jgp.co.uk)
Closing Date: 11/02/2024
At Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, we are passionate about maintaining an inclusive workplace for all that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of our community particularly from underrepresented backgrounds, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and those with hidden or visible disabilities.
We are committed to ensuring all our staff – regardless of gender, age, religion, sexuality, ethnicity or disability – can thrive and succeed whilst working with us.
A new collaborative creative project launches at Epsom Library
The Arts, Culture and Heritage team and Bourne Hall Museum officers have worked with NESCOT Creative Media students and Surrey Libraries to create a pop-up touring exhibition this January. Entitled ‘Then & Now’, NESCOT students visited the archives at Bourne Hall Museum to investigate the architectural evolution of Epsom High Street and consider the past, present and future of our borough.
The project sits within the Council’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy, which seeks to nurture local artistic talent and increase access to our borough’s colourful historical past through creative outputs. It has been funded by EEBC through the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF).
Speaking of ‘Then & Now’, Councillor Clive Woodbridge, Chair of the Community and Wellbeing Committee at Epsom & Ewell Borough Council said,
“In our bid to diversify interest in our borough’s rich cultural past, it’s fantastic to see NESCOT students bringing our community’s creative youth voice to the fore. I’m delighted to support this new exhibition which continues to evidence the value of collaborative working with community stakeholders”.
If you miss the exhibition at Epsom library this month, don’t worry, the exhibition will tour to Bourne Hall and Ewell library in February.
Tribute to former Councillor Christine Long
“We were very sorry to hear of the sad passing of former Councillor Christine Long. Chris was a much-loved Residents Association Councillor who served Epsom & Ewell Borough Council for 16 years.
She was a valued Ward Councillor in Auriol Ward from 1999 to 2015, alongside being involved in a wide range of Committees, Groups and Advisory Panels at the council, and representing the council at other organisations. She was Chair of the Scrutiny Committee from 2000-2003 and the Social Committee from 2007-2010, as well as being involved in the Environment, Leisure, and Strategy & Resources Committees amongst others during her time as Councillor.
From May 2012-May 2013, Chris was our elected Mayor, and carried out a huge range of community engagements, charity fundraising and activities during this time. She was also heavily involved with the church, the Rotary Club and was a member of the Surrey Mayor’s Association.
We know Chris will be much missed and we send our deepest condolences to her family and friends.”
Cllr Hannah Dalton, Chair of the Residents’ Association, and Jackie King, Chief Executive of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council.
Spotlight on
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council announce partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association to improve local tennis courts
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) have announced a partnership to invest in and refurbish public tennis courts in Epsom & Ewell.
The LTA will provide £26,650 to invest in 12 tennis courts at Auriol Park, Alexandra Recreation Ground, Court Recreation Ground, Gibraltar Recreation Ground and Poole Road Recreation Ground.
The courts will benefit from gate access technology, a new online booking platform and court improvements which will ensure that quality facilities are available for the local community.
Alongside the investment, the council and local coach providers will also work with the LTA to deliver a range of activity across the park sites. This will include weekly, free tennis sessions for all ages, playing levels and experience where equipment is provided, meaning that people will not need someone to play with or their own racket. Local Tennis Leagues will also provide friendly, sociable, opportunities to get active through local competitions.
As part of the LTA’s Parks Investment Programme, the council will introduce a new ‘pay as you play’ scheme across all tennis courts in the borough in the new year. All income raised from the scheme will be reinvested into the borough’s tennis facilities to ensure future sustainability of tennis in parks.
The project is part of a nationwide investment by the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation, delivered by the LTA, to refurbish public tennis courts across Great Britain, and open up the sport to many more people. This investment will see thousands of existing park tennis courts in poor or unplayable condition brought back to life for the benefit of communities across the country through renovation works, and improved court accessibility with new gate-access technology and booking systems.
Cllr John Beckett, Chair of the Environment Committee said:
“The partnership between the LTA and the council is extremely good news for the tennis facilities in the borough. Their investment and the move to a ‘pay as you play’ scheme will ensure that the courts are maintained and improved into the future.
“The tennis courts are vital in providing opportunities for residents to get active and improve both their physical and mental health. The planned free coaching sessions will provide an opportunity to bring new people to the sport from all ages, abilities and socioeconomic backgrounds.”
Julie Porter, Chief Operating Officer at the LTA, said:
“We are delighted to be working with Epsom & Ewell Borough Council to improve their park tennis facilities and provide more opportunities for anyone to pick up a racket and get active.
“This investment is part of the UK Government and LTA’s Parks Tennis Project and will mean that courts will be available for people to use for years to come.
“We will also be working closely with Epsom & Ewell Borough Council to ensure that the local community have a range of accessible opportunities to get on court, and open up our sport to many more people.”
What's On
What's on in Epsom & Ewell
Find out what's happening in Epsom & Ewell
Find out what's happening in Epsom & Ewell in the coming months; take a look at the events page on the Epsom & Ewell Borough Council website.
Wednesday 7 February, 10.30am - 11.30am
Epsom Playhouse
£7pp
"George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham - the handsomest man in 17th century Europe", by Lucy Hughes-Hallett.
A favourite of King James I and later, chief minister to King Charles I; Buckingham surrounded himself with beautiful things and was not just a collector, but a patron of new works.
Contemporary inventories allow us to reconstruct his collection that was scattered upon his murder aged 35.
Saturday 10 February, 1pm - 2.30pm
Bourne Hall, Ewell
£5 per child
This talk is for children interested in finding out about Epsom & Ewell's involvement in the Great War.
Saturday 30 March, 2pm - 2.55pm
The Horton
£15* Adult and Child pair – £25* Family – £48* (Admits up to four, must be at least one adult as part of group)
An extraordinary journey through a busy forest. Experience a story told from the perspective of an acorn; join three storytellers as they lead you through an enchanting experience like no other. Breathe explores the inner workings of trees, all beautifully realised through a combination of puppetry, detailed sets, and live camera work. Suitable for ages 5+.
Wednesday 17 January to Wednesday 27 March
FREE course
Develop your inner self through Art Therapy skills at St Mark's Church.
Find out about events in Epsom & Ewell here: Epsom & Ewell Borough Council |Whats On
Markets in Epsom & Ewell
Epsom Markets
Regular markets in Epsom marketplace take place on Thursday and Saturday.
For information on the weekly markets at Epsom Marketplace take a look here: Epsom & Ewell markets
Artisan Market - in Ewell Grove
Come along to see a gorgeous selection of wooden children's toys, handmade jewellery, local honey and jams and lots more.
First Saturday of the month, 10am - 3pm.
Ewell Grove, Ewell Village.
Cash in the Wardrobe - Bourne Hall. There is no market in January
A market for pre-loved and vintage clothes and accessories, taking place on the third Saturday of the month.
10am - 2pm.
The first Cash in the Wardrobe market in 2024 is Saturday 17 February.
Farmer's Market - Epsom Marketplace
This market usually takes place on the first Sunday of the month.
9.30am - 1.30pm.
Find out more at www.surreymarkets.co.uk/event/epsom-market
The Antiques Market is back in Epsom Market Square on Sunday 17 March.
Explore Epsom and Ewell
Get closer to nature and enjoy the outdoors with our various guided walks. Explore local nature reserves, discover your borough's history and boost your health and wellbeing too.
Visit the walks page on our website to discover a range of walks that take place across Epsom and Ewell.
Epsom & Ewell also has several beautiful open spaces which are great for cycling, including Epsom Downs, Epsom Common Local Nature Reserve, Nonsuch Park, Hogsmill Local Nature Reserve, and Horton Country Park Local Nature Reserve. You can find cycling routes for all these places on our website.
ECA supports the preservation and protection of Epsom Common local nature reserve and site of special scientific interest. ECA works in partnership with the Council, the Lower Mole Countryside Management Project and English Nature to contribute to the long term management and conservation of the Common.
Nature walks
ECA organises a number of walks on the Common each year which are led by local natural history experts. The subjects that are usually covered each year include birds in early spring, wildflowers, butterflies, invertebrates particularly bush crickets, bats and fungi.
The EcoVols
If you care about the Common and enjoy its wildlife and beauty why not join the EcoVols, the volunteer group of the ECA. EcoVols carry out a variety of conservation projects on the Common throughout the year in association with English Nature, the Council and the Lower Mole Countryside Management Project. You don’t need any special skills or experience just your enthusiasm and time! For more info and the 2020 EcoVols programme see: Conservation on Epsom Common
Your Council
Council meetings in February
The following meetings of the Council will be held in February.
February
The agendas, reports and details on how to view the council meetings are published seven days before the relevant meeting on the website links above.
Meeting dates are subject to change. When looking for details of a particular meeting, please contact the relevant officer to confirm that the meeting is going ahead as scheduled.
The calendar of Council meetings can be found here: democracy.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/Calendar
You can subscribe to updates in order to receive information via e-mail regarding arrangements for particular committee meetings.
Community Notice Boards
There are community notice boards, known as Borough Boards, in various locations across Epsom & Ewell. The Boards are for local community use and form a vital information point for those who are not online. They are used for timely information and events; they are not used to advertise businesses.
Submitting a poster
If you have a poster you would like placing on the boards, please email communications@epsom-ewell.gov.uk with an electronic copy of the poster, so the team can double check it is appropriate for the boards. Once the team have confirmed the poster is suitable, please print and deliver 25 posters (one for each board) into the postbox outside the main entrance at Epsom & Ewell Borough Council Town Hall, clearly marked ‘Borough Boards’, or ask your Ward Councillor to do so on your behalf.
Please submit your posters as far in advance as possible, to allow plenty of time for posters to be checked and put up on the boards.
Content Rules
Posters should advertise timely local information and events. The following will not be accepted:
- Overt advertising of businesses or services
- Any discriminatory language or suggestions, including hate speech and profanities in the text or via images
- Promoting a religious cause only, with no event or activity taking place
- Any political inferences.
Poster content should be easy for everyone to read and respond to. All posters must:
- Be a maximum of A4 in size
- Consider accessibility - they should be easy to read, in colours that are contrasting and not using fonts that may be tricky for those with visual impairments to read
- Posters should include a working phone number wherever possible. A poster that only points to a website / email for more information will not serve those members of the community who are not online.
We reserve the right to select which posters can be featured.
We will insert posters that meet the content rules above on a first submitted, first served basis, until all the spaces are allocated, and to remove any that are out of date in a timely manner.