754 more households in Esher and Walton claim Universal Credit since the general election - Cllr John Cope calls for Labour to change direction Wednesday, 20 August, 2025 When Labour came to power, inflation was falling, employment was high, and growth was increasing. This inheritance has been squandered with our Liberal Democrat MP proving unable to do anything about it. Since entering office, Labour’s attacks (especially the rise in Employer National Insurance) on business has seen the tax burden reach record levels and strangling new regulations brought in... ArticlesLocal NewsOpinions
Hersham campaign gets a boost from Dominic Raab 15th February 2020 Paul Wood's campaign to become Hersham's next Conservative councillor received a boost this week, when he received a helping hand canvassing from local MP... Local News
Molesey candidates eager to meet voters 15th February 2020 Elections to Elmbridge Borough Council take place on 7 May and candidates are getting ready to make their pitches. In Molesey East ward, Xingang Wang is hoping... Local News
Only the Conservatives can be trusted with Green Belt and taxpayer money 28th December 2019 Elmbridge's final full council meeting of 2019 saw the Resident Association parties and Liberal Democrats revert to type: by wasting taxpayers' money and... Local News
Conservatives ‘raising the bar’ at Surrey County Council 28th December 2019 Recent years have been a time of challenge, upheaval and difficult decisions for Surrey County Council, but with a programme of reform underway, we can look to... Local NewsOpinions
Conservatives vote to refurbish Hersham Village Hall 28th December 2019 Elmbridge Conservatives voted to approve the refurbishment of Hersham Village Hall in October - fulfilling a promise we made to local residents. In 2017/18 when... Local News
Dominic Raab re-elected as MP for Esher & Walton 16th December 2019 Dominic Raab has been re-elected as your Conservative MP for Esher & Walton. We thank the constituents of Esher & Walton for their support. Dominic received... Local News
Housing demand can be met without loss of greenbelt, say Conservatives 16th December 2019 Elmbridge Council is drafting a new ‘Local Plan’ setting out how the Borough will expand to meet the demand for housing and new infrastructure until 2035. Our... Local News
Conservatives support Elmbridge Climate Emergency 15th December 2019 Conservatives recently supported a motion for Elmbridge Borough Council to declare a ‘climate emergency’ and pledge to become carbon neutral by 2030. Local... Local News
Dominic Raab - Vote Conservative on Thursday to take Britain forward 10th December 2019 If you are making up your mind how to vote in Esher & Walton this Thursday, make sure you listen to this video from Conservative candidate Dominic Raab. Dominic... Local News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
