35-617: Epsom and Ewell ( / ˈ juː əl , juː l / ) is a local government district with borough status in Surrey , England, covering the towns of Epsom and Ewell . The borough lies just outside the administrative boundary of Greater London , but it is entirely within the M25 motorway which encircles London . Many of the borough's urban areas form part of the wider Greater London Built-up Area . The neighbouring districts are Reigate and Banstead , Mole Valley , Kingston upon Thames and Sutton ,
70-597: A different motto, are used by the local Epsom and Ewell High School . In 1994 and 1995, minor alterations were made to the boundary of Epsom and Ewell with Greater London. This was first to better align the boundary with the Hogsmill River in West Ewell, as well as the roads in Stoneleigh. Prior to 1995, the border followed the edge of old field boundaries not present since the development of Stoneleigh in
105-495: A number of paintings, notably 'Ophelia' by Millais and 'The Light of the World' by Hunt. In 1937, shortly after the creation of the current district, Epsom and Ewell was granted a coat of arms , which displays the district's link with horse racing and spas. It is: Per chevron vert and argent, in chief two horses heads erased or and in base as many bars wavy azure. The motto is "None Such", a pun on Nonsuch Palace. The same arms, with
140-624: A special school for children and young people with autism and social communication difficulties; Linden Bridge School, in Worcester Park. 51°19′58″N 0°15′54″W / 51.3329°N 0.2651°W / 51.3329; -0.2651 Non-metropolitan district Non-metropolitan districts , or colloquially " shire districts ", are a type of local government district in England. As created, they are sub-divisions of non-metropolitan counties (colloquially shire counties ) in
175-576: A two-tier arrangement. Non-metropolitan districts with borough status are known as boroughs , able to appoint a mayor and refer to itself as a borough council. Some shire counties now have no sub divisions so are a single Non-metropolitan district such as Cornwall. Typically a district will consist of a market town and its more rural hinterland. However districts are diverse with some being mostly urban such as Dartford, and others more polycentric such as Thurrock. Non-metropolitan districts are subdivisions of English non-metropolitan counties which have
210-461: A two-tier structure of local government. Two-tier non-metropolitan counties have a county council and several districts, each with a borough or district council. In these cases local government functions are divided between county and district councils, to the level where they can be practised most efficiently: Many districts have borough status , which means the local council is called a borough council instead of district council and gives them
245-461: A unitary authority or those that transferred from one county to another, including those that changed name. Nor does it include unitary authorities that have been abolished ( Bournemouth and Poole ). Epsom and Ewell High School Epsom and Ewell High School is a secondary school located at Ruxley Lane, Epsom , Surrey , England that opened in 1989. It is a coeducational , academy that educates children from ages 11–18, with over 900 on
280-500: Is in the eastern edge of the Borough. Much of the working population has middle (average) to upper-middle class levels of income. As to housing estates, housing prices are highest in the less densely developed Downs areas including the immediate border area to Cheam and Banstead ; only the north-east of Epsom has housing close to the national average price. Its working class and its social housing recipients are concentrated most in
315-604: The District Councils' Network , special interest group which sits within the Local Government Association . The network's purpose is to "act as an informed and representative advocate for districts to government and other national bodies, based on their unique position to deliver for local people." This is a list of two-tier non-metropolitan counties and their districts. All unitary authorities are also non-metropolitan districts, which, with
350-653: The Local Government Act 1972 , but kept the same boundaries and its borough status, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor , continuing Epsom and Ewell's series of mayors dating back to 1937. The area was in the Metropolitan Police District from 1840 until it was transferred to Surrey Police in 2000. Epsom and Ewell Borough Council provides district-level services. County-level services are provided by Surrey County Council . There are no civil parishes in
385-556: The Oyster card as payment and all except Epsom are in either fare zone 5 or 6. The borough is just north of, and entirely within, the M25 motorway . Gatwick Airport is 20 miles south from Epsom. Numerous bus services run through Ewell into Epsom town centre such as London Buses services 166 , 293 , 406 , 418 , S2 and Surrey County Council subsidised services 460, 480, 318, Epsom local area routes E5, E9, E10 and E16. Most services were previously run by Quality Line however since
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#1732779962488420-497: The 1930s, causing the border to dissect roads, houses and gardens. There was very little net change in Epsom and Ewell's population. In 1995 Epsom and Ewell twinned with Chantilly in northern France , another racing town. Links are coordinated by Epsom and Ewell Town Twinning Association. The parish of Epsom was made a local board district in 1850. Such districts were reconstituted as urban districts in 1894. The urban district
455-477: The 1930s. In medieval times the area was covered by three manors: Cuddington , which was owned by the Codington family; Epsom, which belonged to Chertsey Abbey; and Ewell, associated with Merton Priory . In 1538 the village of Cuddington was destroyed to make way for Henry VIII 's Nonsuch Palace and its parks. Henry died before the palace was complete but it was visited by his daughter Queen Elizabeth . It
490-572: The Hogsmill. In Roman times the road now known as Stane Street , from London to Chichester , passed through Epsom and Ewell. Roman remains have been found in Ewell suggesting a sizeable settlement. Epsom and Ewell have Saxon names: Ewell takes its name from the spring in the centre of the town and Epsom, or Ebbisham, is the enclosure of Ebbi. A Saxon cemetery in The Grove in Ewell was excavated in
525-563: The Ruxley and Court Wards of the Borough, among the most deprived in Surrey, but less so than the 50 most deprived wards of London . The average house price from sales in May 2021 was £561,577. Railway stations in the borough include Epsom , Ewell East , Ewell West and Stoneleigh . Epsom Downs and Tattenham Corner stations sit on the borough borders. All stations in the Borough have accepted
560-454: The areas for Wales and England had been enacted separately and there were no Welsh metropolitan areas, the term 'non-metropolitan district' does not apply to Wales. A similar system existed in Scotland , which in 1975 was divided into regions and districts, this was also abolished in 1996 and replaced with a fully unitary system . In England most of the district councils are represented by
595-483: The borough, which is an unparished area . Epsom and Ewell is one of the few councils dominated by a group not linked to a national political party. Epsom and Ewell Residents Association has been the main group on the council since the 1930s. Party affiliations were not recorded on ballot papers prior to 1970, but the Residents Association has certainly held a majority of the seats on the council since
630-439: The clock tower in the centre of the town replaced the earlier watchhouse in 1847. Ewell saw less change and, although now surrounded by suburbia. Its medieval church was replaced by the present Victorian one in 1848, but the medieval tower stands in the churchyard. The Pre-Raphaelite painters, John Everett Millais and William Holman Hunt , had connections with both Ewell and Cuddington and used local scenes as backgrounds for
665-466: The entirety of the borough. As the population is not large enough for a full seat, it has also contained neighbouring areas. Since 1997 it also contains Ashtead , part of the Mole Valley district. Before boundaries changed in 1997 the constituency instead contained Banstead to the east, which is part of Reigate and Banstead borough. The council is based at Epsom Town Hall on The Parade, which
700-487: The exception of those of Berkshire , are coterminous with non-metropolitan counties. For a full list of districts of all types including unitary authorities, metropolitan districts and London boroughs , see Districts of England . This is a list of former two-tier districts in England which have been abolished, by local government reorganisations such as the 2009 structural changes to local government in England . It does not include districts that still exist after becoming
735-534: The latter two being London boroughs . Epsom and Ewell lies on the spring line on the north face of the North Downs where pervious chalk meets impervious London clay and a series of springs form. In Ewell the springs which form the Hogsmill River are evident, those in Epsom are less so. The springs attracted prehistoric people and remains have been found, mostly in Ewell and particularly near
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#1732779962488770-514: The lead school of the trust. As of September 2017, James Newman took over as Head of School, with Alex Russell acting as Executive Headteacher. Epsom and Ewell High School is the only school in Surrey that has its own Hearing Resource Base, helping children with hearing difficulties or deafness. By 2020, Epsom and Ewell aim to increase the Hearing Resource Base (HRB) and bring in more funding for it. In 2016 Karen Davies took over
805-424: The reforms of 1974: The role of mayor is largely ceremonial at Epsom and Ewell Borough Council. The council does not appoint a leader of the council , with political leadership functions being split between the chair of the Residents Association and the chair of the strategy and resources committee. Since 2015 the chairs of the Residents Association have been: The chairs of the strategy and resources committee over
840-565: The right to appoint a mayor . Borough status is granted by royal charter and, in many cases, continues a style enjoyed by a predecessor authority, which can date back centuries. Some districts such as Oxford or Exeter have city status , granted by letters patent , but this does not give the local council any extra powers other than the right to call itself a city council . By 1899, England had been divided at district level into rural districts , urban districts , municipal boroughs , county boroughs and metropolitan boroughs . This system
875-530: The role as head of Sixth Form. In September 2016, 1 hour of enrichment was added to the students' timetable. This consists of teaching the Sixth Formers skills that wouldn't been taught inside of the classroom under a curriculum, such as applying for student finance and changing career paths. The dress code for the Sixth Form was changed, prohibiting hoodies and jeans from being worn. This contributed to
910-491: The roll. It is situated in the borough of Epsom and Ewell , in the outlying suburbs of London . The school was formed in 1989 following the merger of Ewell High School and Epsom High School. In 2008 the school was put in special measures following a critical Ofsted report. The school was again inspected in 2010 in which the outcome was very positive with Ofsted saying the school had gone from being in "Special Measures" to 'Good with outstanding features'. In September 2010
945-427: The same period have been: Following the 2023 election the composition of the council was: The next election is due in 2027. Since the last boundary changes in 2023 the council has comprised 35 councillors representing 14 wards , with each ward electing two or three councillors. Elections are held every four years. Epsom and Ewell Parliamentary Constituency is one of the most Conservative seats and contains
980-686: The school was designated as a specialist Language College . In 2011, the school changed its House Names from famous historical people to Olympic athletes. Keller, Edison, Picasso, Darwin and Luther King were replaced by Hoy, Redgrave, Thompson and Holmes. In October 2011 Epsom and Ewell High School converted to academy status. The school is now part of the Bourne Education Trust, a Surrey-based multi-academy trust which includes Jubilee High School , Matthew Arnold School , Pyrcroft Grange Primary School, Sayes Court Primary School and Sythwood Primary School. Epsom and Ewell High School acts as
1015-544: The spa period, but it was not until the Oaks was run in 1789 and the Derby the following year that it took on its present form. The first grandstand was built in 1830 and Queen's Stand in 1995. The 1927 grandstand was demolished in 2007/8 and the new Duchess's Stand opened in its place in 2009. Many large houses were built in Epsom during and after the spa period. St Martin's Church was rebuilt in 1825 and partly rebuilt in 1908 and
1050-714: The takeover of Epsom Coaches by the RATP Group , the Surrey County Council and commercial services have been contracted to different operators such as Falcon Coaches and Metrobus and the now defunct Buses Excetera (also known as Coaches Excetera) or have been discontinued entirely. The Borough of Epsom and Ewell has several secondary schools; Glyn School , Epsom and Ewell High School , Rosebery School for Girls and Blenheim High School . In addition it also has two private, fee paying schools; Epsom College and Ewell Castle School . The borough also contains
1085-526: The two-tier structure, but reforms in the 1990s and 2009 reduced their number to 192. A further 55 non-metropolitan districts are now unitary authorities, which combine the functions of county and borough/district councils. In Wales , an almost identical two-tier system of local government existed between 1974 and 1996 (see Districts of Wales ). In 1996, this was abolished and replaced with an entirely unitary system of local government, with one level of local government responsible for all local services. Since
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1120-620: Was abolished by the London Government Act 1963 and the Local Government Act 1972 . Non-metropolitan districts were created by this act in 1974 when England outside Greater London was divided into metropolitan counties and non-metropolitan counties. Metropolitan counties were sub-divided into metropolitan districts and the non-metropolitan counties were sub-divided into non-metropolitan districts. The metropolitan districts had more powers than their non-metropolitan counterparts. Initially, there were 296 non-metropolitan districts in
1155-545: Was completed in 1934 for the old Epsom Urban District Council. The borough is at a range of elevations, scaling the lower slopes of the North Downs and drains into a large stream which springs above the surface in Ewell, the Hogsmill River which drains into the Thames at Kingston . The borough comprises: A small portion of Cheam, including the eastern part of Nonsuch Park, as well as Nonsuch High School for Girls
1190-461: Was demolished in 1682. Epsom became a spa in the early 17th century when a spring containing Epsom salts was discovered on the Common. Its popularity with London society brought visits from Samuel Pepys and Nell Gwynne , the development of shops and inns and the oldest spa assembly rooms in England. This stands at the western end of Epsom High Street. Horse racing on Epsom Downs began during
1225-463: Was enlarged in 1933 to take in the parishes of Ewell and Cuddington , and the following year the district's name was changed to "Epsom and Ewell". It was made a municipal borough in 1937. The district was considered for inclusion in Greater London in 1965 but was left unaltered by the London Government Act 1963 . The district was redesignated as a non-metropolitan district in 1974 under
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