In Issue 2437, we start with an update on Epsom and Ewell’s Local Plan and the changes required by the government’s Planning Inspector before it can be approved – these changes include some additional housing developments including on green belt land at Downs Farm and East Ewell. Banstead also has a new neighbourhood in planning – for 280 homes just minutes from the High Street.

We find out how hot and dry it was in Surrey this summer – you won’t be surprised to know that average temperatures were over 4°C higher than the thirty-year average since the 1990s.

We also hear about some real-life examples of how Citizens Advice Bureau for Epsom and Ewell help people in distress.
Sutton Council launches a new scheme to help local businesses, and a new bursary scheme has been developed in Epsom and Ewell to help Ukrainian families build their skills and access employment opportunities. Nescot students recently entered the Dragons’ Den and secured success with real life ‘dragon’ Peter Jones.

Epsom and Chantilly celebrated their 30th twinning anniversary with a special trip to visit our horse-racing twin town in France.

Finally, a former Epsom Glyn pupil is attempting to beat a Guinness World Record by flipping a tractor tyre over 15 km, to raise funds for a new sports pavilion.