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
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
