<?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="/rss.xsl"><channel><title>Borough Insight</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/</link><description>Issue 136: May 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-136-may-2026/this-issue/welcome-to-e-borough-insight</link><description>Introduction to the April edition of E-Borough Insight, Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council&amp;#39;s monthly newsletter.</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/this-issue/welcome-to-e-borough-insight</guid></item><item><title>First meeting of East Surrey Shadow Authority marks milestone for new council</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/first-meeting-of-east-surrey-shadow-authority-marks-milestone-for-new-council</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The newly elected East Surrey Shadow Authority met for the first time on Wednesday 20 May 2026, marking an important milestone in the creation of the new East Surrey Council.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/first-meeting-of-east-surrey-shadow-authority-marks-milestone-for-new-council</guid></item><item><title>EEBC asks for comments on additional documents submitted during the Local Plan Examination</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/eebc-asks-for-comments-on-additional-documents-submitted-during-the-local-plan</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Epsom &amp;amp;amp; Ewell&amp;amp;rsquo;s Local Plan is now at Examination Stage - the final stage of the Local Plan process before the plan can be legally adopted. As part of the examination, the council has been instructed by a government appointed Planning Inspector to undertake additional work in relation to potential additional sites that could be allocated through the Inspector&amp;amp;rsquo;s main modifications to the plan.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/eebc-asks-for-comments-on-additional-documents-submitted-during-the-local-plan</guid></item><item><title>Results of the first election for the new East Surrey Council</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/results-of-the-first-election-for-the-new-east-surrey-council</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Liberal Democrats have secured a majority in the landmark East Surrey Council election, winning 40 of the 72 seats. These newly elected councillors will now form a shadow authority to oversee the historic transition to a single unitary council by April 2027.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/results-of-the-first-election-for-the-new-east-surrey-council</guid></item><item><title>Celebrating local businesses at the Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell Business Awards 2025 </title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/celebrating-local-businesses-at-the-epsom</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;On Wednesday 13 May, businesses from across the borough gathered at the University for the Creative Arts in Epsom to celebrate the Epsom &amp;amp;amp; Ewell Business Awards and hear the announcement of this year&amp;amp;rsquo;s winners.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/celebrating-local-businesses-at-the-epsom</guid></item><item><title>Renters&amp;#39; Rights Act: What You Should Know!</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/renters-rights-act-what-you-should-know</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Major new legislation for renters and landlords are now in effect, including the end of &amp;quot;no-fault&amp;quot; evictions and new rules for pets. Make sure you know your rights&amp;amp;mdash;and your new legal deadlines&amp;amp;mdash;before the May 31st cut-off.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/renters-rights-act-what-you-should-know</guid></item><item><title>Bourne Hall hosts Summer Festival</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/bourne-hall-hosts-summer-festival</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Epsom &amp;amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council is pleased to announce that Bourne Hall will host a free Summer Festival on Saturday, 20 June 2026, from 12pm until 5pm.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/bourne-hall-hosts-summer-festival</guid></item><item><title>Serve Up Some Summer Fun: Tennis in Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/serve-up-some-summer-fun-tennis-in-epsom</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Epsom &amp;amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council is encouraging residents to head outdoors this spring with flexible tennis options, including pay-as-you-go sessions and affordable annual household memberships. Players can also sharpen their skills through free weekly coaching sessions held every weekend at Auriol Park and Court Recreation Ground.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/serve-up-some-summer-fun-tennis-in-epsom</guid></item><item><title>Surrey Day Celebrated at Bourne Hall with 'Underground Surrey' Theme</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/surrey-day-ally</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Bourne Hall in Ewell was alive with curiosity and discovery on Saturday 9 May 2026 as residents and visitors gathered to celebrate Surrey Day, part of the county&amp;amp;rsquo;s eighth annual celebration. This year&amp;amp;rsquo;s theme, &amp;amp;lsquo;Underground Surrey&amp;amp;rsquo;, invited people to explore the hidden history beneath their feet through a full programme of talks, activities and exhibitions.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/surrey-day-ally</guid></item><item><title>Cattle return to graze at Epsom Common Local Nature Reserve!</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/cattle-return-to-graze-at-epsom-common-local-nature-reserve</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;We&amp;amp;rsquo;re pleased to welcome cattle back onto the Common, where grazing has played an important role since 1997 in helping to manage and restore this valuable habitat.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/cattle-return-to-graze-at-epsom-common-local-nature-reserve</guid></item><item><title>Rainbow Leisure Centre: Exercise Referral Scheme</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/rainbow-leisure-centre-exercise-referral-scheme</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;Our Health and Wellbeing Strategy aims to support residents to live healthier, happier and more independent lives. Individuals with long term health conditions, inactivity or risk factors associated with poor physical or mental health can be referred to the Exercise Referral Scheme at the Rainbow Leisure Centre&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/rainbow-leisure-centre-exercise-referral-scheme</guid></item><item><title>Access to Activity Bursary</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/access-to-activity-bursary</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;Our Access to Activity Bursary is designed to help tackle financial challenges that may prevent 12-15 year olds in the borough from taking part in sport. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;Eligible young people can receive up to &amp;amp;pound;200 to help with sports club memberships, subscriptions or match fees.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;The Bursary is open until 31 December or until all funding has been distributed.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/access-to-activity-bursary</guid></item><item><title>Community &amp;amp; Wellbeing Centre - a welcoming support hub for people aged 55 and over</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/community-wellbeing-centre-a-welcoming-support-hub-for-people-aged-55-and-over</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Community &amp;amp;amp; Wellbeing Centre is a welcoming support hub for people aged 55 and over &amp;amp;mdash; a place to relax, make friends and feel at home.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/community-wellbeing-centre-a-welcoming-support-hub-for-people-aged-55-and-over</guid></item><item><title>Mental Health support and resources available</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/mental-health-support-and-resources-available</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Here, you can find information on mental health support and resources available across the borough.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/mental-health-support-and-resources-available</guid></item><item><title>New items for recycling</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/new-items-for-recycling</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Find out about what new items you can add to your recycling from March 2026.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/new-items-for-recycling</guid></item><item><title>Hints and tips to help &amp;#39;Green Your Home&amp;#39; and garden!</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/hints-and-tips-to-help-green-your-home-and-garden</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Our Green Your Home Guide is designed to help you take simple, everyday steps that contribute to a healthier environment and help combat climate change. Find some tips below to help you make one small change.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/the-news/hints-and-tips-to-help-green-your-home-and-garden</guid></item><item><title>Together We Make A Difference: Theatre Manager</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/spotlight-on/together-we-make-a-difference-theatre-manager</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Ian is the Theatre Manager at Epsom Playhouse. Responsible for the overall leadership, management and operational success of the theatre. Ian&amp;#39;s role includes delivering a high-quality programme of performances and events, managing staff and resources, ensuring the venue operates safely and efficiently, whilst making sure audiences and visitors have a great time at the venue. Read on to find out more about Ian&amp;#39;s role.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/spotlight-on/together-we-make-a-difference-theatre-manager</guid></item><item><title>What&amp;#39;s on in Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-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>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/whats-on/whats-on-in-epsom</guid></item><item><title>Bourne Hall</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-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>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/whats-on/bourne-hall</guid></item><item><title>Epsom Playhouse</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/whats-on/epsom-playhouse</link><description>See what&amp;#39;s on at Epsom Playhouse </description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/whats-on/epsom-playhouse</guid></item><item><title>Markets in Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/whats-on/markets-in-epsom-1</link><description>Epsom Markets</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/whats-on/markets-in-epsom-1</guid></item><item><title>Explore Epsom and Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-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>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/whats-on/countryside-guided-walks</guid></item><item><title>Fulham FC Foundation Announces May Half-Term Girls Soccer Schools</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/community/fulham-fc-foundation-announces-may-half-term-girls-soccer-schools</link><description>&lt;a href="https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/community/fulham-fc-foundation-announces-may-half-term-girls-soccer-schools"&gt;Read full Article&lt;/a&gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/community/fulham-fc-foundation-announces-may-half-term-girls-soccer-schools</guid></item><item><title>Upcoming council meetings</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/your-coucil/upcoming-council-meetings</link><description>&lt;a href="https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/your-coucil/upcoming-council-meetings"&gt;Read full Article&lt;/a&gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/your-coucil/upcoming-council-meetings</guid></item><item><title>Community notice boards</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/your-coucil/community-notice-boards-1</link><description>&lt;a href="https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/your-coucil/community-notice-boards-1"&gt;Read full Article&lt;/a&gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:27:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-136-may-2026/your-coucil/community-notice-boards-1</guid></item></channel></?xml-stylesheet></rss>