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
Conservative's positive plan for Elmbridge 15th April 2018 Conservatives candidates are taking our positive vision for Elmbridge to the doors of voters in the run up to the borough council elections on Thursday 3 May... Local News
Surrey's funding challenges 30th March 2018 Peter Szanto, who represents East Molesey and Esher on Surrey County Council, updates readers on potholes and the financial challenges facing Surrey. Residents... Local NewsOpinions
‘Burglary gangs targeting Elmbridge’ 21st March 2018 Following concerns raised by residents about a recent increase in burglaries, Local Conservatives have met with Greg Turner, Elmbridge’s Police Inspector. He... Local News
Molesey Conservatives call for aircraft noise respite 21st March 2018 Molesey Conservatives were pleased that Heathrow Airport took up its suggestion to hold one of its consultation events locally. Held at Imber Court in early... Local News
Walton councillors welcome proposed new secondary school 27th February 2018 A new secondary school is proposed for Walton and Molesey children. The ElmWey Learning Trust, which runs Heathside School in Weybridge, has made a successful... Local News
Candidates raise local crime issues with Home Secretary 21st January 2018 The Home Secretary has visited Esher to meet with local police, Dominic Raab MP and local Conservative candidates. The Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP called at the Civic... Local News
Claudia will be a force for Long Ditton 20th January 2018 Long Ditton has a new community champion following the selection of Claudia Riley-Hards as Conservative candidate for the area. The local mum advises councils... Local News
Conservatives freeze councillor allowances at County Hall 13th December 2017 Conservative Surrey county councillors have rejected an independent panel's recommendation that cabinet allowances should increase by 8%. Instead they voted for... Local News
Ruth will do Hersham proud 13th December 2017 Hersham Conservatives have selected Ruth Mitchell as their candidate for the Hersham Village Ward at the Elmbridge Borough Council elections in May 2018. Many... Local News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to let criminals avoid prison 5th December 2019 Labour’s policy to scrap prison sentences of under six months would lead to a surge of offenders on our streets, risking public safety. National News
The first 100 days of a Conservative majority government and the choice before the British people 4th December 2019 Our Conservative plan for getting Brexit done so that we can unleash Britain's potential is in stark contrast to the gridlock, dither, delay and uncertainty of... National News
Exposed: Labour plot with RMT behind rail strike chaos 3rd December 2019 Rail union leaders and the Labour Party have boasted that they are "working together" to "bring down" the government at this month's election through a campaign... National News
Brexit is a once in a generation opportunity to strengthen our border security 1st December 2019 Brexit provides a once in a generation opportunity to strengthen the security of the UK border. National News
Boris Johnson sets out the details of the Khan case 1st December 2019 The terrible Khan case has highlighted a complicated area of law. There have been many inaccuracies reported about this case over the last 24 hours. Here are... National News
John McDonnell admits that those on low incomes would pay higher taxes under Labour 30th November 2019 John McDonnell's admits that those on low incomes would pay higher taxes under Labour. National News
