<?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 139: August 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-139-august-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>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/this-issue/welcome-to-e-borough-insight</guid></item><item><title>Council offers free community football for 10 to 16-year-olds, starting 24 August</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/free-community-football-returns-to-epsom</link><description>&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We are pleased to announce free community football sessions for young people aged 10 to 16 who live in the borough, from 24 August 2026 to 31 March 2027. Football and monthly life lesson mentoring sessions will be delivered by YOUfF ((Young Ones United Football Foundation). Find their booking information below.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/free-community-football-returns-to-epsom</guid></item><item><title>Anti-Social Behaviour Help Pledge signed to strengthen support for victims</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/anti-social-behaviour-help-pledge-signed-to-strengthen-support-for-victims</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We are proud to announce that we have signed the Anti-Social Behaviour Help Pledge demonstrating our commitment to eradicating antisocial behaviour in the borough and improving support for victims.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/anti-social-behaviour-help-pledge-signed-to-strengthen-support-for-victims</guid></item><item><title>New Council strategic priority approved</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/new-council-strategic-priority-approved</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Last month, at our Full Council, councillors approved a recommendation to establish a new strategic priority to assess Hook Road Arena&amp;amp;rsquo;s suitability for a mixed-use leisure and residential development.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/new-council-strategic-priority-approved</guid></item><item><title>New East Surrey Council Chief Executive appointed</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-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>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/new-east-surrey-council-chief-executive-appointed</guid></item><item><title>Meals at Home service for elderly and vulnerable residents</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/meals-at-home-service-for-elderly-and-vulnerable-residents</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;Our Community Support Services provide a personal and caring service, offering a helping hand to you and your loved ones. Talk to us if you, or someone you know if help is needed. Read more about the services available.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/meals-at-home-service-for-elderly-and-vulnerable-residents</guid></item><item><title>Free tennis sessions for youngsters until 31 August</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/free-tennis-sessions-for-youngsters-until-31-august</link><description>&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;Free summer tennis sessions have returned... with sessions for children and young people available until 31 August&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/free-tennis-sessions-for-youngsters-until-31-august</guid></item><item><title>Annual Canvass 2026: Have Your Details Changed? Let Us Know</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-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>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/annual-canvass-2026-have-your-details-changed-let-us-know</guid></item><item><title>Access to Activity Bursary for eligible 12-15 year olds</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/access-to-activity-bursary-for-eligible-12-15-year-olds-1</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>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/access-to-activity-bursary-for-eligible-12-15-year-olds-1</guid></item><item><title>Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell Young Legends: booking date updated</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/epsom</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Following the success of last year&amp;#39;s inaugural Epsom &amp;amp;amp; Ewell Young Legends programme, we&amp;#39;re pleased to confirm that this year&amp;#39;s programme will return, running from 2 November to 13 December 2026. Find out more including when bookings open.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/epsom</guid></item><item><title>Reduce the Risk: Wildfire Safety Tips</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/reduce-the-risk-wildfire-safety-tips</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Although the weather maybe cooling, the land is still dry following an exceptionally dry summer so please continue to take care. Take a look at wildfire tips.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/reduce-the-risk-wildfire-safety-tips</guid></item><item><title>Stay safe, keep hydrated</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/stay-safe-keep-hydrated</link><description>&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;Stay safe in the heat by keeping hydrated. Discover where to find public water fountains across the borough and refill your bottle on the go.&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Future Surrey Hub brings together the latest information on local government reorganisation in Surrey, including answers to frequently asked questions. Find out more.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/local-government-regorganisation-future-surrey-questions-and-answers</guid></item><item><title>Thames Water temporary hosepipe ban &amp;amp; water saving tips</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/thames-water-temporary-hosepipe-ban</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;From 23 July a Temporary Use Ban (hosepipes) has been in place for Thames Water customers. Find out what you can and can&amp;#39;t do and also exemptions plus water saving tips.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/thames-water-temporary-hosepipe-ban</guid></item><item><title>The Big Conversation on Care: have your say on the future of adult social care</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/the-big-conversation-on-care-have-your-say-on-the-future-of-adult-social-care</link><description>&lt;a href="https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/the-big-conversation-on-care-have-your-say-on-the-future-of-adult-social-care"&gt;Read full Article&lt;/a&gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/the-news/the-big-conversation-on-care-have-your-say-on-the-future-of-adult-social-care</guid></item><item><title>Together, we make a difference - Countryside Manager</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/spotlight-on/together-we-make-a-difference-countryside-manager</link><description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;As part of our Together, we make a difference campaign we celebrate Stewart, our Countryside Manager, who is preparing to retire after nearly 37 years with us.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/spotlight-on/together-we-make-a-difference-countryside-manager</guid></item><item><title>What&amp;#39;s on in Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-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>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/whats-on/whats-on-in-epsom</guid></item><item><title>Bourne Hall</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-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>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/whats-on/bourne-hall</guid></item><item><title>Epsom Playhouse</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/whats-on/epsom-playhouse</link><description>See what&amp;#39;s on at Epsom Playhouse </description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/whats-on/epsom-playhouse</guid></item><item><title>Markets in Epsom &amp;amp; Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/whats-on/markets-in-epsom-1</link><description>Epsom Markets</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/whats-on/markets-in-epsom-1</guid></item><item><title>Explore Epsom and Ewell</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-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>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/whats-on/countryside-guided-walks</guid></item><item><title>Upcoming council meetings</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/your-coucil/upcoming-council-meetings</link><description>&lt;a href="https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/your-coucil/upcoming-council-meetings"&gt;Read full Article&lt;/a&gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/your-coucil/upcoming-council-meetings</guid></item><item><title>Community notice boards</title><link>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/your-coucil/community-notice-boards-1</link><description>&lt;a href="https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/your-coucil/community-notice-boards-1"&gt;Read full Article&lt;/a&gt;</description><author> ()</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://insight.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/issue-139-august-2026/your-coucil/community-notice-boards-1</guid></item></channel></?xml-stylesheet></rss>