In this issue, Epsom and Ewell Council have been landed with an unexpected bill of up to £500,000 to make repairs to the Rainbow Centre, as well as underperforming, relative to other Surrey councils, at recycling our rubbish.

There’s news of a life-changing eye treatment at Moorfields hospital, for the rare condition of hypotony which is transforming the sight of those living with the condition.

Surrey Police report on a major crackdown over the festive period on both crime and drugs, including drug driving, and at long last the problem of obstructive moped parking on pavements in Epsom is being dealt with.

Bourne Hall Museum is to receive a much-needed facelift to appeal to 21st century visitors and the opening of Primark in Epsom is getting ever closer now they are recruiting.

Seeking views on:

• The creation of two parish areas (The Community of Epsom and the Community of Ewell) within which there will be two parish councils (one in each parish area) (Epsom Community Council and Ewell Community Council)
• Each council will initially be responsible for the legal minimum (e.g. allotments) and may take on further services in the future, subject to agreement with the newly formed East Surrey Unitary Council.

A week-long festival celebrating Ukrainian crafts, culture, and community friendships, featuring exhibitions, workshops, films, and music.

An exhibition exploring how railways transformed Sutton, curated by local historian John Phillips