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
TeamGB speakers booked for latest Esher & Walton Conservative Women lunch 6th September 2012 The Esher & Walton Conservative Women’s Organisation is holding a Post-Olympic Lunch on Friday 28th September, with a international buffet and two inspiring... Local News
Conservatives choose Julie Iles as Police Commisioner candidate 7th August 2012 Conservatives have chosen magistrate Julie Iles as their candidate to be Surrey's first Police and Crime Commissioner. Local NewsArticles
Conservatives win Esher by-election 23rd June 2012 Local Conservative Tim Oliver was re-elected at the Esher by-election on Thursday 21st June. Thank you to all those who supported him. Local News
A Message from Conservative Tim Oliver ahead of Thursday's by-election in Esher 20th June 2012 Local Conservative Tim Oliver is standing for re-election in the Esher by-election on Thursday. He has written the below message to all Esher residents. Local News
Tim Oliver takes lead in protecting Esher's Olympic legacy 28th May 2012 Tim Oliver has launched his bid for re-election to Elmbridge Council at the upcoming Esher election on June 21st, with the Olympics legacy, careful controls... Local News
Conservatives keep control of Elmbridge Council 13th May 2012 The Conservatives have retained control of Elmbridge Council albeit with a reduced majority following the borough elections on May 3rd. Local News
Elmbridge Council in safe hands with the Conservatives 8th March 2012 Your Conservative adminstration has frozen the council tax for another year - for the fifth time in six years! This is despite 4% inflation and having to find... Local NewsArticles
Police Commissioner elections 8th March 2012 The first ever elections for Police and Crime Commissioners will be taking place on 15 November. The Conservatives are looking for very high calibre candidates... Local News
Farewell Derek Denyer, and thank you 27th February 2012 On February 27 a packed St Peter’s Church bade farewell to Derek Denyer, a Hersham South councillor for 20 years and a most distinguished Mayor of our Borough... 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
