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
Conservatives win Oxshott and Stoke d'Abernon by-election 14th July 2018 The by-election in Oxshott and Stoke d'Abernon has been won by Conservative candidate David Lewis. David, who has lived in the ward for 30 years with his wife... Local News
Vote for David Lewis to keep Elmbridge Conservative 11th July 2018 Voters in Oxshott & Stoke D’Abernon are being urged to go out and vote for David Lewis on Thursday to keep the Elmbridge Council Conservative. A by-election was... Local News
Deputy Mayor joins guides to celebrate Democracy Week 9th July 2018 Deputy Mayor of Elmbridge, Councillor Mary Sheldon, and Consort John Sheldon joined the 6th Walton Guides to celebrate the first National Democracy Week. The... Local News
Elmbridge taking steps to prevent unauthorised encampments 9th July 2018 Residents will be aware that Elmbridge has been suffering from a sustained spell of unauthorised encampments in recent weeks. The Conservative administration is... Local News
David Lewis will protect Oxshott and Stoke d'Abernon green belt 19th June 2018 Conservatives have selected David Lewis to contest a by-election in Oxshott and Stoke d'Abernon ward on 12 July. It follows the resignation of sitting... Local News
Conservatives regain control of Elmbridge Council 20th May 2018 The Conservatives have taken back control of Elmbridge Borough Council at the first Full Council meeting of the municipal year. We won 10 of the 16 seats... Local News
Conservatives poised to retake council after election success 14th May 2018 Conservatives are poised to retake control of Elmbridge Borough Council after excellent gains in the local elections on Thursday 3 May. Our candidates won 10 of... Local News
Vote Conservative and protect the Green Belt 27th April 2018 The Liberal Democrats maliciously complained about our manifesto which correctly stated that "We opposed the RA/Lib Dem coalition administration’s proposal to... Local News
Weybridge has great prospects! 27th April 2018 Andy Muddyman and Charu Sood offer a bright future for Weybridge at the Elmbridge Borough Council elections on Thursday 3 May. Andy is the sitting councillor... Local News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
