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
Labour’s Brexit Policy: Even More Chaos and Indecision 18th November 2019 As per usual, Labour are only offering more talk, more delay and more indecision on Brexit. National News
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's CBI Conference speech 18th November 2019 Read the Prime Minister's speech from the CBI Conference here. National News
Boris Johnson: End the Brexit uncertainty so we can get on with business 17th November 2019 The Prime Minister has unveiled a package of measures designed to help business make the most of Brexit. National News
Conservatives announce range of measures to take back control of our borders 17th November 2019 Only by installing proper controls and ending the preferential treatment of EEA migrants will we be able to attract the brightest and the best from around the... National News
Vote Blue, Go Green 16th November 2019 A Conservative majority government would embark on an era of “true 21st century Conservativism” by tripling tree-planting rates and creating a new £500 million... National News
Corbyn's fantasy broadband plans would cost hardworking taxpayers billions 15th November 2019 You can’t trust anything Labour say until they have a plan for Brexit. Their fantasy broadband plans are simply another thing they wouldn’t be able to deliver –... National News
