<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/css/rss.xsl"?><channel><title>Borough Insight</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/</link><description>Issue 141: October 2026  </description><ttl>60</ttl><atom:link href="https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>Welcome to E-borough Insight</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/this-issue/welcome-to-e-borough-insight</link><description>Introduction to the October edition of E-Borough Insight, Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council&amp;#39;s monthly newsletter.</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/this-issue/welcome-to-e-borough-insight</guid></item><item><title>Get involved and have your say to help shape East Surrey Council </title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/get-involved-and-have-your-say-to-help-shape-east-surrey-council</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span data-contrast=&amp;quot;none&amp;quot;&amp;gt;East Surrey Council want to know what matters most to local communities to help shape their delivery plan for 2027-2031. This delivery plan is part of the East Surrey Council Strategy.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span data-ccp-props=&amp;quot;{&amp;amp;quot;335559739&amp;amp;quot;:240}&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span data-contrast=&amp;quot;none&amp;quot;&amp;gt;You have until Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11.59pm to complete the online survey &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/east-strategy&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span data-contrast=&amp;quot;none&amp;quot;&amp;gt;surreylgrhub.gov.uk/east-strategy&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span data-contrast=&amp;quot;none&amp;quot;&amp;gt;. The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span data-ccp-props=&amp;quot;{&amp;amp;quot;335559739&amp;amp;quot;:240}&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/get-involved-and-have-your-say-to-help-shape-east-surrey-council</guid></item><item><title> Festive fun returns as Epsom announces Christmas Lights Switch On event </title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/festive-fun-returns-as-epsom-announces-christmas-lights-switch-on-event</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span data-contrast=&amp;quot;auto&amp;quot;&amp;gt;We are inviting residents and visitors to come together and celebrate the festive season at its annual Epsom Christmas Lights Switch On.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span data-ccp-props=&amp;quot;{&amp;amp;quot;201341983&amp;amp;quot;:0,&amp;amp;quot;335559740&amp;amp;quot;:276}&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/festive-fun-returns-as-epsom-announces-christmas-lights-switch-on-event</guid></item><item><title>Remembrance and Armistice Day activities 2026</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/remembrance-and-armistice-day-activities-2026</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We are proud to announce that Remembrance and Armistice Day services, parades and activities will take place across the borough to honour the fallen and give thanks to those who have served past and present in the armed forces.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Formal Acts of Remembrance will include the council&amp;amp;rsquo;s annual Garden of Remembrance at Bourne Hall Park on Wednesday 4 November, Remembrance Sunday wreath laying and procession on 8 November and an Armistice Day Service in Epsom market place on 11 November.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/remembrance-and-armistice-day-activities-2026</guid></item><item><title>Bourne Hall to Spark Christmas Magic with Annual Lights Switch-On Celebration</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/epsom-1</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We are inviting residents and visitors to enjoy a festive day packed with entertainment, family activities, shopping and seasonal cheer as the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On returns to Bourne Hall on Saturday 28 November.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/epsom-1</guid></item><item><title>Last chance to apply for selected FREE Young Legends activities starting 2 November</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/last-chance-to-apply-for-selected-free-young-legends-activities-starting-2-nove</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;Young Legends, our free sports and creative activities programme for children and young people aged 9 to 11 who live in the borough, starts on 2 November. Applications for SEN Arts &amp;amp;amp; Crafts and Musical Theatre (Song &amp;amp;amp; Dance) remain open until 5 November. Bookings for all other activities closed on 29 October.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/last-chance-to-apply-for-selected-free-young-legends-activities-starting-2-nove</guid></item><item><title>Residents invited to share memories as Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell prepares to mark its 90th anniversary </title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/residents-invited-to-share-memories-as-epsom</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;Epsom &amp;amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council is inviting residents to share photographs, memories and stories from the past 90 years as part of celebrations to mark the borough&amp;#39;s 90th anniversary.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/residents-invited-to-share-memories-as-epsom</guid></item><item><title>New visual identity for East Surrey Council</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/new-visual-identity-for-east-surrey-council</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;Residents, businesses, community organisations, councillors and staff have helped shape the visual identity for East Surrey Council, with a new logo and brand approved by the East Surrey Shadow Executive.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/new-visual-identity-for-east-surrey-council</guid></item><item><title>Views sought on proposed Council Tax Reduction schemes</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/views-sought-on-proposed-council-tax-reduction-schemes</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;Consultations are launching across Surrey to help shape the Council Tax Reduction Schemes that will operate from April 2027.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/views-sought-on-proposed-council-tax-reduction-schemes</guid></item><item><title>Next step announced for Hook Road Arena feasibility study</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/next-step-announced-for-hook-road-arena-feasibility-study</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;Epsom &amp;amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council has reached a key milestone in its strategic priority to assess Hook Road Arena&amp;amp;rsquo;s suitability for a mixed-use leisure and residential development.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/next-step-announced-for-hook-road-arena-feasibility-study</guid></item><item><title>Fridge and freezer collections are temporarily suspended</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/fridge-and-freezer-collections-are-temporarily-suspended</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We will temporarily be suspending fridge and freezer collections from homes as part of our bulky waste collection service due to a national issue with treatment facilities.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/fridge-and-freezer-collections-are-temporarily-suspended</guid></item><item><title>Support a smoke-free Surrey this Stoptober</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/support-a-smoke-free-surrey-this-stoptober</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Surrey&amp;amp;rsquo;s Public Health team is encouraging the 80,000 people in Surrey who still smoke to quit for good this Stoptober.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/support-a-smoke-free-surrey-this-stoptober</guid></item><item><title>Annual Canvass 2026: Have Your Details Changed? Let Us Know</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/annual-canvass-2026-have-your-details-changed-let-us-know</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;Each year local councils are required by law to make an annual canvass of all households in their borough to check if there have been any changes to who is eligible to be registered to vote. Forms have started to be distributed. Find out more.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/annual-canvass-2026-have-your-details-changed-let-us-know</guid></item><item><title>Access to Activity Bursary and Community Football for children and young people</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/access-to-activity-bursary-and-community-football-for-children-and-young-people</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;Looking for ways to help a child or young person get active? Our Access to Activity Bursary provides financial support towards sport and physical activity costs, while our free Community Football programme offers regular coaching sessions for young people in the borough.&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/the-news/access-to-activity-bursary-and-community-football-for-children-and-young-people</guid></item><item><title>Christmas Light Switch On events</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/spotlight-on/christmas-light-switch-on-events</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We have two Christmas light switch on events occurring in the borough this month.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/spotlight-on/christmas-light-switch-on-events</guid></item><item><title>What&amp;#39;s on in Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/whats-on/whats-on-in-epsom</link><description>Find out what&amp;#39;s happening in Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/whats-on/whats-on-in-epsom</guid></item><item><title>Bourne Hall</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/whats-on/bourne-hall</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;Find out what&amp;#39;s coming up at the Bourne Hall.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/whats-on/bourne-hall</guid></item><item><title>Epsom Playhouse</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/whats-on/epsom-playhouse</link><description>See what&amp;#39;s on at Epsom Playhouse </description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/whats-on/epsom-playhouse</guid></item><item><title>Markets in Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/whats-on/markets-in-epsom-1</link><description>Epsom Markets</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/whats-on/markets-in-epsom-1</guid></item><item><title>Explore Epsom and Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/whats-on/countryside-guided-walks</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Details of Guided Walks around the borough&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/whats-on/countryside-guided-walks</guid></item><item><title>Upcoming council meetings</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/your-coucil/upcoming-council-meetings</link><description>&lt;a href="https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/your-coucil/upcoming-council-meetings"&gt;Read full Article&lt;/a&gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/your-coucil/upcoming-council-meetings</guid></item><item><title>Community notice boards</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/your-coucil/community-notice-boards-1</link><description>&lt;a href="https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/your-coucil/community-notice-boards-1"&gt;Read full Article&lt;/a&gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-141-october-2026/your-coucil/community-notice-boards-1</guid></item></channel></rss>