<?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 140: September 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-140-september-2026/this-issue/welcome-to-e-borough-insight</link><description>Introduction to the August edition of E-Borough Insight, Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council&amp;#39;s monthly newsletter.</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/this-issue/welcome-to-e-borough-insight</guid></item><item><title>EEBC committee recommends public consultation on proposed Local Plan modifications</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/eebc-committee-recommends-public-consultation-on-proposed-local-plan-modificati</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Our Licensing and Planning Policy Committee (LPPC) recently recommended proceeding with a statutory six-week public consultation on the Government-appointed Planning Inspector&amp;#39;s proposed main modifications to the council&amp;#39;s submitted Local Plan 2022-2040. Before the consultation can take place, approval must be granted by full Council. It is anticipated that a meeting of the full Council will take place next month.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/eebc-committee-recommends-public-consultation-on-proposed-local-plan-modificati</guid></item><item><title>New bursary scheme launched to help Ukrainian families in Epsom and Ewell build skills and access employment opportunities </title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/new-bursary-scheme-launched-to-help-ukrainian-families-in-epsom-and-ewell-build</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Epsom &amp;amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council has launched a new bursary scheme to help Ukrainian families living in the borough gain new skills, access training opportunities and improve their employment prospects.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/new-bursary-scheme-launched-to-help-ukrainian-families-in-epsom-and-ewell-build</guid></item><item><title>Messages of Hope to mark World Suicide Prevention Day</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/messages-of-hope-to-mark-world-suicide-prevention-day</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We would like to thank residents who wrote and shared messages of hope, encouragement and support on boards located across the borough to mark World Suicide Day.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/messages-of-hope-to-mark-world-suicide-prevention-day</guid></item><item><title>Bookings open for free Young Legends programme for local children aged 9 to 11</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/bookings-open-for-free-young-legends-programme-for-local-children-aged-9-to-11</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We are pleased to announce the return of its Epsom &amp;amp;amp; Ewell Young Legends sports and creative activities programme for 9 to 11-year-olds living in the borough.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/bookings-open-for-free-young-legends-programme-for-local-children-aged-9-to-11</guid></item><item><title>Free Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell community football available for local children aged 10 to 16</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/free-epsom-1</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Free community football sessions are available for young people aged 10 to 16 who live in the borough. This programme is delivered by YOUfF (Young Ones United Football Foundation) and will run until 31 March 2027.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/free-epsom-1</guid></item><item><title>Access to Activity Bursary for 12 to 15-year olds open for applications until December 2026</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/access-to-activity-bursary-for-12-to-15-year-olds-open-for-applications-until-d</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;Funding remains available for eligible 12 to 15-year-olds to apply for our Access to Activity Bursary where children who meet the relevant criteria can receive up to &amp;amp;pound;200 to help with sports club memberships, subscriptions or match fees. The Bursary will open until 31 December or until all funding has been allocated.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/access-to-activity-bursary-for-12-to-15-year-olds-open-for-applications-until-d</guid></item><item><title>Fridge and freezer collections are temporarily suspended</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-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, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/fridge-and-freezer-collections-are-temporarily-suspended</guid></item><item><title>Help shape your future council websites</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/help-shape-your-future-council-websites</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span data-contrast=&amp;quot;auto&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Residents, businesses, community groups and visitors across Surrey are being invited to help shape the future East Surrey and West Surrey council websites by taking part in a short online survey.&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, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/help-shape-your-future-council-websites</guid></item><item><title>Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell Borough Council&amp;#39;s Free Digital Inclusion Fair on 19 October</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/epsom-1</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Do you know someone who would benefit from a little extra help using online services? If so please let them know about&amp;amp;nbsp; our free Digital Inclusion Fair being held on 19 October at 11am to 2pm in the Epsom Methodist Church. Find out more about the local organisations involved.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/epsom-1</guid></item><item><title>Support a smoke-free Surrey this Stoptober</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-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, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-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-140-september-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, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/annual-canvass-2026-have-your-details-changed-let-us-know</guid></item><item><title>New East Surrey Council Chief Executive appointed</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/new-east-surrey-council-chief-executive-appointed</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Adam Chalmers has been appointed Chief Executive of the new East Surrey Council.&amp;amp;nbsp;He brings more than 20 years&amp;#39; experience in local government to the role, with a strong track record of improving services, supporting communities, and delivering value for residents.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/the-news/new-east-surrey-council-chief-executive-appointed</guid></item><item><title>Together We Make A Difference - Epsom Repair Caf&amp;#233;</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/spotlight-on/together-we-make-a-difference-epsom-repair-caf</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We spoke to Councillor Neil Dallen, Chair of the Epsom Repair Caf&amp;amp;eacute;, about the important work the charity has done repairing thousands of resident&amp;#39;s items and protecting the environment by reducing waste.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/spotlight-on/together-we-make-a-difference-epsom-repair-caf</guid></item><item><title>What&amp;#39;s on in Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-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, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/whats-on/whats-on-in-epsom</guid></item><item><title>Bourne Hall</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-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, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/whats-on/bourne-hall</guid></item><item><title>Epsom Playhouse</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/whats-on/epsom-playhouse</link><description>See what&amp;#39;s on at Epsom Playhouse </description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/whats-on/epsom-playhouse</guid></item><item><title>Markets in Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/whats-on/markets-in-epsom-1</link><description>Epsom Markets</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/whats-on/markets-in-epsom-1</guid></item><item><title>Explore Epsom and Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-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, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/whats-on/countryside-guided-walks</guid></item><item><title>Upcoming council meetings</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/your-coucil/upcoming-council-meetings</link><description>&lt;a href="https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/your-coucil/upcoming-council-meetings"&gt;Read full Article&lt;/a&gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/your-coucil/upcoming-council-meetings</guid></item><item><title>Community notice boards</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/your-coucil/community-notice-boards-1</link><description>&lt;a href="https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/your-coucil/community-notice-boards-1"&gt;Read full Article&lt;/a&gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-140-september-2026/your-coucil/community-notice-boards-1</guid></item></channel></?xml-stylesheet></rss>