The latest edition of the Epsom and Ewell Talking Newspaper reports on a wide range of local issues, from significant changes to local government in Surrey to community concerns and human‑interest stories.

Attention is focused on the forthcoming East Surrey unitary elections, the wider reorganisation abolishing borough councils such as Epsom and Ewell, and debate over whether new county‑wide structures amount to genuine devolution or a loss of local accountability. Other stories include a major investigation into lung disease treatment at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, concerns about the removal and replacement of seating at the Ashley Centre, policing activity across Epsom and Ewell, and a nationally reported serious assault in the town.

Alongside this, there are positive community stories, including large crowds turning out to see children’s author Katie Kirby at Waterstones in Epsom, a local charity influencing national burial law reform through the Friends of Horton Cemetery, and an Epsom resident raising thousands of pounds for Epilepsy Action in memory of his sister.

A public hustings hosted by the Epsom and Ewell Times giving residents the chance to question candidates standing in the forthcoming East Surrey unitary elections