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
8 fantastic fringe events at Conservative Party Conference 29th September 2019 Conservative Party Conference is a fantastic event every year. However, when there are so many events taking place, it can be overwhelming for new attendees.So... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2019: Everything you need to know 29th September 2019 Now that Conservative Party Conference is upon us, we have put together everything you need to know. From the key events and who is attending to where you can... National News
The Prime Minister’s Welcome to Conference 29th September 2019 At Conservative Party Conference on Sunday, Boris Johnson spoke to Party Conference about his vision for Britain. We will get Brexit done, so we can deliver on... National News
UK economic growth continues – record numbers are in full time work 16th September 2019 New figures show that the UK economy continues to grow and wages continue to rise. With more people in full-time jobs than ever before, more people have the... National News
Labour’s Brexit Policy is just chaos and indecision 12th September 2019 Jeremy Corbyn has been calling for a general election for years. Yet he now can’t decide if he wants a general election or not. All we can be sure about is that... National News
How a Conservative immigration policy attracts the best and brightest 11th September 2019 The Prime Minister has announced plans to help the best and brightest international students start careers in the UK.We’re changing our immigration rules – so... National News
