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's new deal explained 23rd November 2019 Boris Johnson has negotiated a great new deal with the EU. National News
Britain will lead the fight against incurable diseases 23rd November 2019 The Conservatives will launch an onslaught against hard-to-cure diseases if re-elected, the party has announced today. National News
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
