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Plain English explainers built from published Epsom & Ewell council data.
Council Tax 2026/27: Band D bill is £2,530.84 and only 9.5p in the pound stays local
Epsom & Ewell's borough charge rises £6.93 to £239.85 at Band D, about 13p a week. Surrey County Council takes 76.6% of the bill and Surrey Police 13.9%. Use the band calculator to see what you pay.
How a £1.93m budget gap became a balanced final budget
In July 2025 EEBC forecast a £5.06m shortfall over three years. By February 2026 it was £579k, with 2026/27 balanced without touching reserves. The Fair Funding Review, a £1.08m packaging levy grant and £700k of released budgets did most of the work.
Countdown to East Surrey Council: what transfers on 1 April 2027
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is dissolved on 31 March 2027. £16.4m of reserves, a £454k reorganisation bill and a £579k budget gap pass to the new unitary authority. Timeline, who to contact and what changes for residents.
Epsom rape investigation closed: full record and final update
Surrey Police closed the investigation after confirming no sexual offence occurred. Full timeline of how the story unfolded and what was reported.
Council Spending Tops £157m Since 2018 — Where Did the Money Go?
An analysis of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council's published spending data reveals the top suppliers, service areas, and trends across seven years of financial records.
Safer Epsom & Ewell: 150 Arrests and 10 County Lines Gangs Disrupted
The multi-agency Safer Epsom & Ewell initiative has delivered significant results in its first six months, with arrests up and drug networks dismantled.
2025/26 Council Tax Bill Explained: Who Gets Your Money?
Your council tax bill is split between multiple authorities. Here's exactly how much goes to EEBC, Surrey County Council, and Surrey Police.
New Committee Meeting Minutes Published for Q1 2026
Minutes from the Strategy & Resources, Environment, and Planning committees are now available covering meetings from January to March 2026.