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
Conservatives' 2020 vision for Elmbridge Council 3rd August 2014 Councillor Tim Oliver has set out ambitious plans to provide Elmbridge Council with a stable income in years to come and reduce dependence on the ever... Local News
Go wild in the countryside this summer 3rd August 2014 Stuck for things to do to entertain your children during the summer? Elmbridge Borough Council’s Countryside team has arranged a number of fun days. Local News
MP Dominic Raab calls strike action 'licensed sabotage' 10th July 2014 Esher & Walton MP Dominic Raab called for an end to "licensed sabotage" ahead of today's public sector worker strikes. Westminster News
Deputy Mayor Jan reflects on six successful years at Leisure 30th June 2014 Councillor Jan Fuller has been reflecting on her six years as Elmbridge’s Cabinet member for Leisure & Culture – a post she relinquished in May 2014 to become... Local NewsArticles
Conservatives increase majority after successful local elections 26th May 2014 Voters have rewarded the Conservatives with an increased majority at Elmbridge Borough Council following the local elections on 22 May. Local News
Local Elections: Elmbridge Conservatives deliver low taxes and improved services 15th May 2014 Councillor John O'Reilly, leader of Elmbridge Borough Council, has set out the case for voters to return a Conservative administration on 22 May. Local News
MEP Dan Hannan tells meeting: Britain can survive outside the EU 11th May 2014 Conservative MEP Dan Hannan has told an audience in Claygate that Britain can survive outside the European Union and should leave if a meaningful renegotiation... Articles
Candidates Announced for Elmbridge Elections 27th April 2014 The candidates for the Elmbridge Borough Council elections that are taking place on 22 May were announced on Friday. A total of 99 candidates are standing for... Local News
Weylands Application Refused 23rd April 2014 The application for a new industrial estate on Green Belt land near Hersham Station was today refused by Surrey County Council's Planning Committee. This... 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
