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
Weylands Petition Reaches 2,500 19th November 2013 The 2,500 strong petition against the Weylands application - which would bring more HGVs to local, residential roads - was handed in last Wednesday by local... Local News
Walton Conservatives Select 2014 Candidates 28th September 2013 Walton Conservatives held a Special General Meeting last night at the Conservative Club in Manor Road to select their candidates for the 2014 Elmbridge... Local News
Dominic Raab to hold Open Meetings across Esher & Walton 15th September 2013 Local MP Dominic Raab is to hold his latest series of public meetings across the constituency this month, starting in Walton this Tuesday. Local News
New Walton Bridge Opens 28th July 2013 After years of waiting, the new Walton Bridge opened to traffic in the early hours of Monday 22 July. In the weeks before an official opening ceremony was held... Local News
Elmbridge Community Hub opens in Walton 29th May 2013 Walton's Conservative Councillors attended the opening of the new Elmbridge Community Hub in the former library building on 20 May. Local News
Oxshott Village Day success for Conservative Women's group 11th May 2013 ESHER & Walton Conservative Women's Organisation ran a cake stall at this year's Oxshott Village Day on 6th May. Local News
Conservatives gain seats at Surrey County Council elections 5th May 2013 Conservatives have gained two seats in this year's Surrey County Council elections - meaning they now hold 58 of the 81 seats. Local News
Esher & Walton Conservative Association pays tribute to Margaret Thatcher 9th April 2013 EWCA chairman David Lewis and president Chris Platt have led the tributes from local Conservatives to former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, following her... Articles
Moving Esher war memorial will ensure safety and dignity 23rd March 2013 Local Conservatives are looking into moving Esher's war memorial from its current location by the roadside in Esher Green to ensure greater safety and dignity. 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
