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
Elections 2015: Keep Elmbridge in safe hands 15th April 2015 Please support your Conservative candidates on May 7th and let's keep Elmbridge Borough Council in safe hands. Articles
Elmbridge Conservatives freeze Council Tax once again 5th March 2015 Conservatives-controlled Elmbridge will be freezing the borough portion of the Council Tax for a seventh time in nine years while making no cuts to frontline... Local News
Elmbridge Conservatives welcome reduction in councillor numbers 3rd February 2015 The Local Government Boundary Commission for England today announced that the number of Elmbridge councillors will be reduced from the current 60 down to 48... Local News
Councillor O'Reilly to unveil 2015 plans at Let’s Talk Elmbridge event 2nd January 2015 Elmbridge Council leader Councillor John O'Reilly is to set out the Conservative administration's key initiatives and opportunities for the year ahead. Local News
Elmbridge Council to vote on changes to elections 17th November 2014 Elmbridge Council has been considering whether to change the voting system so that the whole council is elected every four years. Local News
Important changes to elections in Elmbridge: Tell us your views 30th October 2014 Elmbridge Council is considering making changes to the way councillors are elected and wants to hear residents' views. Local News
Former Mayor Mike Benninson's gift to local disabled charity 28th August 2014 Cobham councillor Mike Benninson was pleased to present Riding for the Disabled a cheque for £24,450, which was raised during his year as Mayor of Elmbridge. Local News
Mary Sheldon encourages residents to join a healthy walk 28th August 2014 Elmbridge Healthy Walks will celebrate their 11th anniversary on Monday 15 September between 10.30am and 7.30pm. Local News
Taxi rank consultation rolls out 28th August 2014 Whether you drive a taxi or use the service – Elmbridge Borough Council wants to hear your views about proposed new taxi ranks within the borough. 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
