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Online fraud, particularly through fake retail websites, has become a significant issue both nationally and within the local community of Epsom and Ewell. Helen Maguire, the Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom and Ewell, is advocating for the establishment of a dedicated online crime agency to combat online fraud and related cyber-crimes.
Helen Maguire expressed her disappointment after a parliamentary vote on compensating WASPI women failed to gain cross-party support. The bill sought to address the injustice affecting thousands of women due to changes in the state pension age.
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has started planting 6,000 new trees across the borough as part of its climate change action plan. The project aims to mitigate ash dieback and help the council achieve its goal of being carbon neutral by 2035.
Dominic A O Williams, a former Epsom estate agent, made over £60,000 by making bogus travel and home insurance claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was sentenced to two years imprisonment, suspended for 18 months.
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has installed solar panels on the roof of Bourne Hall and secured funding to develop a heat decarbonization plan. These measures are part of the council’s climate change action plan to be carbon neutral by 2035.
From April 2025, households in Epsom and Ewell will see a substantial increase in water bills, with Thames Water implementing a 31% rise. Helen Maguire has criticised the government’s failure to regulate water companies more effectively.
Bank Closures in Surrey
Lloyds Banking Group revealed plans to shut 136 branches across the UK, including seven Lloyds and Halifax branches in Surrey. The closures are part of the bank’s efforts to cut costs and digitise its services.
Surrey faces a significant overhaul of its local government structure, with the potential financial repercussions for residents of Epsom and Ewell. The proposed reorganisation may lead to the merging of the county’s 11 borough and district councils into two unitary authorities.
Fire at Yule House
Firefighters spent five hours tackling a blaze at a home on Yule Road on February 2nd. Emergency services, including the London Fire Brigade and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, were involved in the operation.
Young Artists Brighten Up Tattenham Corner Station
Year six students from Epsom Downs Community School have created artwork for display at Tattenham Corner Station. The project is part of the national Art at the Station initiative, supported by the Art Society Epsom and Southern Railway.
Surrey Police Hikes Council Tax Share
Surrey Police’s share of council tax bills will increase by 4.3% to maintain the level of service. The increase is needed to cover police officer wage increases and inflation.
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