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
10 ways Labour would wreck our economy 12th November 2019 A Corbyn government means wasteful spending that would wreck the economy and dangerous plans to seize control of private businesses – at huge expense to the... National News
Workers to lose a month’s wages in higher taxes to pay for Corbyn’s reckless spending plans 12th November 2019 New research reveals that Labour’s reckless spending plans could hand an additional £2,400 bill to every taxpayer every year if Jeremy Corbyn becomes Prime... National News
Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party can't be trusted on national security 11th November 2019 Just like they haven’t been able to decide on Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party can’t be trusted not to dither on fundamental matters of national security... National News
Our plan to support the Armed Forces that keep our nation safe 11th November 2019 The Conservative Party today renews its commitment to the Armed Forces with a bold package of measures to support military personnel, veterans and their... National News
Labour's reckless spending revealed: The £1.2 trillion cost of Corbyn 10th November 2019 The Conservatives can today reveal the true cost of Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party – the figures that John McDonnell did not want people to see. National News
Train travel savings for Veterans with new Railcard 9th November 2019 Armed Forces veterans will qualify for a new Railcard giving a third off the cost of train travel under a majority Conservative government, Transport Secretary... National News
