We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Epsom and Ewell Borough Council in South East across 33 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Loss of equestrian use
The committee discussed the closure of the former stud farm and the loss of equestrian land. Officers said the site had not been used for equestrian purposes for around five years and was poorly conne…
“Speaker 5: The application site forms part of a wider landholding historically used as a family owned stud farm, where the business model had been to …”
70 Street sale process
Sale of 70 Street advanced via external property agents; highest unconditional offer recommended; potential fallback to second highest unconditional offer if the highest cannot finalize
“agree the sale of 70 East Street to the highest unconditional offer as recommended in the attached exempt appendix one”
Phase 2 asset review spend
Proposal to spend £30,000 on a phase 2 business case for asset review (assets include Bourne Hall, Playhouse, Longweed Center) with funds to be released from the LGR reserve.
“the recommendation is for £30,000 to be spent on a phase 2 business case”
Urgent decision (UD) – 70 Street
A note on an urgent decision signed to allow the highest unconditional bidder to proceed with further action to progress the sale; UD was signed to enable momentum ahead of committee decisions
“This urgent decision was the one that allowed the company who were the highest unconditional bidders to proceed with further action so that they could…”
Asset valuation by external valuers
External asset valuers to prepare a report to value the right to receive additional rent from lease extensions; valuations discount future income to present value
“our external asset valuers prepare a report ... the right to receive additional rent is discounted”
Lease extensions income
Two long-term commercial leases extended; potential capital receipt of approximately £52k (stated as £52,000 in some notes and £52,500 on completion), supporting long-term revenue
“two long-term commercial leases on their current terms which would bring in a capital receipt of £52,000”
No cumulative impact assessment
The committee considered whether to begin work on a cumulative impact assessment and policy for Epsom town centre, but the officer recommendation was not to initiate it at this time. The view expresse…
“The committee is asked to consider whether to initiate the work required to introduce a cumulative impact policy, a CIP, for Epsom town center. Before…”
Consultation routes reviewed
Members asked how the special stress area consultation had been carried out and whether hard copies were available for digitally excluded residents. Officers confirmed online consultation through the …
“We ran our public consultation, um, based, uh, using the planet consultation software. We sent emails to all the counselors, the residents association…”
Special stress area adopted first
Officers said a revised statement of licensing policy with a special stress area for Epsom town centre was due to go to council on 21 July 2026. The committee was told it would be premature to launch …
“In addition, the committee has recently recommended the adoption of a revised statement of licensing apology policy, excuse me, including a special st…”
Possible £25k assessment cost
Officers indicated that if the committee had decided to proceed with a cumulative impact assessment, a prior quote suggested the exercise could cost around £25,000 and would likely require a tendering…
“Um we had a quote it's in the report some years ago which I think was about 25,000 pounds or thereabouts. That was based on a telephone conversation a…”
Resource pressure on officers
Officers warned that a defensible cumulative impact policy would require ongoing evidence gathering, review and input from responsible authorities, and said current resource pressures, including those…
“A CIP must be supported by robust and up-to-date evidential base demonstrating that the cumulative impact of licensed premises is undermining the lice…”
Constitution approved with dispute
Council approved the constitution for 2026-27, despite objections that it contains defects and that a proposed amendment was ruled out because it was not properly submitted. This creates a governance …
“Item six. In accordance with the requirements of standing orders for the annual meeting, this meeting is required to approve the constitution. As note…”
Approve four recommendations
The committee approved four recommendations presented in the meeting and moved to close business thereafter.
“Can I have a show of hands to approve those four recommendations, please?”
External body reps appointed
The council approved appointments to external bodies for 2026-27. This can matter for procurement because representation on outside organisations may influence partnerships, commissioning discussions …
“Item eight. Moving to item eight, which is the appointment of representations on external bodies.”
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