<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Borough Insight</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/</link><description>Issue 134: March 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-134-march-2026/this-issue/welcome-to-e-borough-insight</link><description>Introduction to the January edition of E-Borough Insight, Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council&amp;#39;s monthly newsletter.</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/this-issue/welcome-to-e-borough-insight</guid></item><item><title>Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council installs new moped-only parking bays to alleviate inconsiderate parking on Epsom High Street</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom-ewell-borough-council-installs-new-moped-only-parking-bays-to-alleviate-i</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Epsom &amp;amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council have established new moped-only parking spaces&amp;amp;nbsp;outside the Town Hall in a bid to combat pavement parking on Epsom High Street.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom-ewell-borough-council-installs-new-moped-only-parking-bays-to-alleviate-i</guid></item><item><title>Details of Surrey's new councils confirmed as government order becomes law</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/details-of-surreys-new-councils-confirmed-as-government-order-becomes-law</link><description>&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;summary&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Surrey has reached an important milestone in preparations for new East and West Surrey councils, as Parliament has approved the Surrey Structural Changes Order.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/details-of-surreys-new-councils-confirmed-as-government-order-becomes-law</guid></item><item><title>Elections for the new East Surrey Council</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/elections-for-the-new-east-surrey-council</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;Elections for the new East Surrey councils are still going ahead on 7 May as planned. Find out more.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/elections-for-the-new-east-surrey-council</guid></item><item><title>Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council adopts its first Neighbourhood Plan</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom-ewell-borough-council-adopts-its-first-neighbourhood-plan</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;On 10 March, our Licensing and Planning Policy Committee agreed to adopt the Stoneleigh and Auriol Neighbourhood Plan.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom-ewell-borough-council-adopts-its-first-neighbourhood-plan</guid></item><item><title>Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell Community Governance Review Concludes</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom-ewell-community-governance-review-update</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;At a meeting of the full Council on 12 March, Epsom &amp;amp;amp; Ewell Borough Councillors agreed to conclude the borough&amp;amp;rsquo;s Community Governance Review (CGR), meaning that Epsom &amp;amp;amp; Ewell will remain an unparished borough.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom-ewell-community-governance-review-update</guid></item><item><title>Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council invites bids for local infrastructure projects for the final time</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Community groups and organisations can bid for funds raised by the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy from 9 March 2026. Find out more about the process and familiarise yourself with the CIL spending protocol and application form.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom</guid></item><item><title>Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell Jobs Fair</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom-1</link><description>&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a&amp;quot;&amp;gt;If you are looking for career opportunities then save the date for the Epsom &amp;amp;amp; Ewell Jobs Fair which returns on Thursday 9 April 2026.&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom-1</guid></item><item><title>Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council renews its commitment to combatting anti-social behaviour</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom-3</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We have strengthened our commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the borough by renewing the Anti-Social Behaviour Pledge at the latest Crime and Disorder Committee.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom-3</guid></item><item><title>Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council launches bursary to help tackle sports inequality for 12-15 year olds - open from 30 March 2026</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom-2</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We are proud to announce the launch of the Council&amp;#39;s Access to Activity bursary, designed to help tackle the financial challenges that may prevent 12&amp;amp;ndash;15-year-olds in the borough from taking part in sport - it is open for applications from Monday 30 March 2026. Find out how to apply.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom-2</guid></item><item><title>Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell&amp;#39;s Manor Open Space designated a Site of Nature Conservation Importance</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom-ewells-manor-open-space-designated-a-site-of-nature-conservation-importan</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Manor Open Space in Epsom has been designated a Site of Nature Conservation Importance by the Surrey Local Sites Partnership - with several significant features including veteran oak trees and the extremely rare moth &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Coleophora conspicuella &amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;(Knapweed Case-bearer).&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/epsom-ewells-manor-open-space-designated-a-site-of-nature-conservation-importan</guid></item><item><title>Our Heritage Champion's Report for 2025-2026</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/our-heritage-champions-report-for-2025-2026</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;At our recent Licensing and Planning Policy Meeting on Tuesday 10 March, the efforts of Epsom &amp;amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council&amp;amp;rsquo;s Heritage Champion, Councillor Kim Spickett, were highlighted in the Heritage Champion Annual Statement.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/our-heritage-champions-report-for-2025-2026</guid></item><item><title>COVID-19 Day of Reflection 2026</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/2026-covid-memorial-day</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;Epsom &amp;amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council commemorated the COVID-19 Day of Reflection 2026 on Sunday 8 March. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/2026-covid-memorial-day</guid></item><item><title>Planning continues to ensure new Surrey councils are ready to serve communities from day one.&amp;#160;</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/planning-continues-to-ensure-new-surrey-councils-are-ready-to-serve-communities</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;On&amp;amp;nbsp;Friday 13 March, the East and West Surrey Joint Committees met to continue their work supporting a smooth and&amp;amp;nbsp;well managed&amp;amp;nbsp;transition ahead of vesting day on 1&amp;amp;nbsp;April 2027.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/planning-continues-to-ensure-new-surrey-councils-are-ready-to-serve-communities</guid></item><item><title>Green Your Home: A practical guide to help you make small climate-conscious actions</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/green-your-home-a-practical-guide-to-help-you-make-small-climate-conscious-acti</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Our Green Your Home Guide is designed to help residents take simple, everyday steps that contribute to a healthier environment and help combat climate change. Find some tips to help you make one small change.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/green-your-home-a-practical-guide-to-help-you-make-small-climate-conscious-acti</guid></item><item><title>Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund </title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/ending-homelessness-in-communities-fund</link><description>&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Funding opportunity&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none&amp;quot;&amp;gt; for &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none&amp;quot;&amp;gt;voluntary, community, or faith sector&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none&amp;quot;&amp;gt; &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none&amp;quot;&amp;gt;organisations&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none&amp;quot;&amp;gt; that support people at risk of, or who are experiencing, &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none&amp;quot;&amp;gt;homelessness and&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap&amp;quot;&amp;gt; &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none&amp;quot;&amp;gt;rough sleeping.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/the-news/ending-homelessness-in-communities-fund</guid></item><item><title>Safer Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell Case Study: Town &amp;amp; Country Housing</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/spotlight-on/safer-epsom-ewell-case-study-town-country-housing</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Find out more about how our partners at Town &amp;amp;amp; Country Housing are working with the council and Surrey Police to prevent housing-related crime and anti-social behaviour.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/spotlight-on/safer-epsom-ewell-case-study-town-country-housing</guid></item><item><title>What&amp;#39;s on in Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-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>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/whats-on/whats-on-in-epsom</guid></item><item><title>Bourne Hall</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-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>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/whats-on/bourne-hall</guid></item><item><title>Epsom Playhouse</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/whats-on/epsom-playhouse</link><description>See what&amp;#39;s on at Epsom Playhouse </description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/whats-on/epsom-playhouse</guid></item><item><title>Markets in Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/whats-on/markets-in-epsom-1</link><description>Epsom Markets</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/whats-on/markets-in-epsom-1</guid></item><item><title>Explore Epsom and Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-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>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/whats-on/countryside-guided-walks</guid></item><item><title>Louisa Allen Triumphs at Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/community/louisa-allen-triumphs-at-thoroughbred-industry-employee-awards</link><description>Louisa Allen wins Leadership Award at Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards.</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/community/louisa-allen-triumphs-at-thoroughbred-industry-employee-awards</guid></item><item><title>Community notice boards</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/your-coucil/community-notice-boards-1</link><description>&lt;a href="https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/your-coucil/community-notice-boards-1"&gt;Read full Article&lt;/a&gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-134-march-2026/your-coucil/community-notice-boards-1</guid></item></channel></rss>