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
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National 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