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
Overwhelming support for Molesey parking petition 9th April 2016 Councillor Peter Szanto and Debi Oliver (pictured) and Councillor Steve Bax are pressing ahead with plans to tackle parking issues in Molesey East ward. Local News
Conservatives' budget for Elmbridge is 'grounded in fairness' 9th April 2016 Elmbridge Council Leader, Councillor John O'Reilly, comments on the choices in this year's budget, which was passed in February. Local News
MP Dominic Raab to campaign for EU exit 21st February 2016 Dominic Raab MP is to campaign for Britain to leave the EU, saying he thinks it is better for the country to be "masters of our own destiny". Articles
County Councillor sets sights on Police Commissioner post 30th January 2016 David Munro has been selected as the Conservative candidate for Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner at this year’s elections on May 5th. Local News
Tim Oliver elected as Elmbridge Conservative leader 16th October 2015 Conservatives have elected Councillor Tim Oliver to lead the group at Elmbridge Borough Council from May next year. Local News
Hugh Evans fighting hard for win in Long Ditton by-election 18th July 2015 A by-election is taking place on Thursday July 23rd to elect a new Elmbridge Borough Councillor for Long Ditton ward. Local News
New Mayor Councillor Jan Fuller to raise funds for SPARKS 10th June 2015 The new Mayor of Elmbridge, Councillor Jan Fuller, has announced children's charity SPARKS as her mayoral charity for the year ahead. Local News
Long serving EWCA member to receive medal from the Queen 6th June 2015 Esher & Walton Conservative Association (EWCA) is delighted with the news that one of our long-serving members, Mrs Olga Denyer, has been awarded the British... Local News
Conservatives gain two seats at Elmbridge elections 18th May 2015 The elections on 7th May saw the Conservatives win two seats from the Residents Association parties, but lose a seat in Claygate to the Lib Dems. Local News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National 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
