Ewell Village Improvement Project Secures £1.25m Funding

A village improvement project in Surrey is set to receive £1.25m in funding, in addition to an existing £1.35m commitment from the county council. Epsom and Ewell Borough Council announced that its agreement to contribute to the Ewell village project represents an “important milestone,” ensuring the initiative can proceed as scheduled in 2026. The planned enhancements, which include new pedestrian crossings, increased greenery, and a 20mph village speed limit, are intended to improve safety on the high street. Surrey County Council stated that the project is expected to deliver “necessary change” while also incorporating the community’s preferences. The plans were finalised earlier in 2024, following several public exhibitions and an online engagement period that received more than 1,400 responses. Matt Furniss, Surrey County Council’s cabinet member for highways, transport and economic growth, commented: “Delivering these improvements to Ewell village will bring about much-needed safety enhancements to the high street, whilst still allowing vehicle access. “We know this was important for many local people and believe the plans deliver necessary change, whilst reflecting what the community want in their village.” Clive Woodbridge, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s chair of the community and wellbeing committee, indicated that the project would “hugely benefit residents, businesses, and visitors.” The councillor extended his thanks to the county council for ensuring the village would maintain “its unique, and historical, characteristics for many years to come, whilst improving accessibility and safety throughout the village.”