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
Drake Park appeal hearing due to begin 29th October 2017 Elmbridge Borough Council is preparing to defend itself at a planning appeal brought by the developer which wants to build the Drake Park scheme in Walton... Local News
Tim Oliver tasked with lifting Surrey finances 13th October 2017 Councillor Tim Oliver is using his business skills and experience to help Surrey County Council generate much-needed extra income. The Elmbridge Conservative... Local News
Mayor opens the Elmbridge Sports Hub 28th September 2017 Elmbridge borough’s fantastic new sports Hub was officially opened on 14 September by the Mayor, Cllr Rachael Lake. Representatives of Walton & Hersham and... Local News
Tories must come back fighting says Dominic Raab 21st September 2017 Conservatives must learn the lessons of the disappointing June election and “come back fighting”, says MP Dominic Raab. Dominic addressed an audience of Esher &... Local News
Dominic Raab will be guest speaker at EWCA lunch 1st August 2017 Conservative Party members are invited to hear from Dominic Raab MP at the EWCA Autumn lunch on Thursday 14 September. We are delighted that Dominic is joining... Local News
Conservatives call for Portfolio Holder to quit over bins debacle 22nd July 2017 The Elmbridge Conservative group has called for the Cabinet member who has presided over weeks of shambolic missed bin collections in the borough to resign... Local News
Andy Murray's mum criticises Elmbridge 'tennis tax' 9th July 2017 The mum of Wimbledon champion and Surrey resident Andy Murray has criticised Elmbridge Council for introducing a ‘tennis tax’. Judy Murray tweeted her support... Local News
Conservative councillor revives Molesey parking petition 8th July 2017 Surrey County Council has agreed to reassess a proposal aimed at tackling commuter parking in East Molesey. Local residents and retailers in streets close to... Local News
Council must 'get a grip' of missed bin collections 23rd June 2017 Elmbridge Conservatives are demanding that the council gets a grip on the current appalling situation of missed refuse collections. Bins have been going un... ArticlesLocal News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National 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
