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
County elections: Our positive vision for Surrey 4th April 2017 Conservatives will be fielding a full slate of candidates at this year's Surrey County Council elections on May 4. Serving councillors Mary Lewis, Rachael Lake... Local News
Dominic Raab MP: Honour those who lost their lives 23rd March 2017 Esher & Walton MP, Dominic Raab, has made the following statement in relation to Wednesday's terrorist attack at Parliament. He said: "I have received many... Westminster News
Elmbridge to grow by 9,480 homes by 2035 8th March 2017 Elmbridge Council has been told to identify sites in the borough where up to 9,500 new homes can be built by the year 2035. The Council has been consulting... Local News
David Hodge: 'I make no apologies for standing up for Surrey' 15th February 2017 Councillor David Hodge, leader of Surrey County Council, sets out the reasons why he called off controversial plans to hold a referendum on putting up council... ArticlesLocal News
Elmbridge Lib Dem and RA councillors vote themselves 12% pay rise 19th January 2017 Residents Association and Liberal Democrat councillors have voted themselves an outrageous 12% pay rise, despite Conservative efforts to stop them. The parties... Local News
Conservatives take tough line on Heathrow Airport noise 15th January 2017 Elmbridge Council has come out against the expansion of Heathrow Airport amid concerns over air quality and noise disturbance. At a meeting of the full council... Local News
Schools champion Mary Lewis to seek re-election to Surrey County Council 12th January 2017 Mary Lewis has received the enthusiastic backing of Conservative Party members for a second term as Cobham's county councillor. The former teacher was first... Local News
Conservatives secure funds for Esher traffic study 12th December 2016 Esher's two Conservative councillors have commissioned a traffic study to work out why the town centre is so badly congested. Councillors Tim Oliver and David... Local News
Industry high flyer chosen as Esher and East Molesey candidate 12th December 2016 Dr Peter Szanto, a recently retired executive for a major oil company, has been selected to contest the East Molesey & Esher seat at next year's Surrey County... Local 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
