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
Only Conservative-run councils are standing up to ULEZ 23rd April 2023 Only Conservative-run councils are standing up to Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ Expansion – but they’re at risk this May. Sadiq Khan is planning to expand ULEZ to cover the... Local News
Do you want the trees on Walton High Street restored? Sign our petition today 6th April 2023 All of us were shocked to see what happened in Walton high street this week. We have been campaigning for the Elmbridge Borough Council to better protect our... Local News
Esher in Bloom! 22nd November 2022 Great community spirit in Esher last Friday, as we planted flowers to brighten up the High Street for Esher in Bloom next Spring. There was a good turnout... Local News
MP Christmas Card Competition 2022! 2nd November 2022 Following the success of Dominic Raab MP's first Christmas Card Competition last year, he is delighted to launch the competition for the second year. Dominic... Local News
Council to review parking charges 22nd July 2022 Conservative Campaign Win Libdem-run Elmbridge Borough Council has backed down and agreed to review the recent hike in parking charges and removal of free... Local News
Save Our Paddling Pools 19th July 2022 Sign our petition to save our paddling pools Last year the Liberal Democrat-run Council tried to close all local paddling pools and splashpads and were only... Local News
Lib Dems scrap plan to build on Elmbridge Green Belt 9th March 2022 After a hard-fought battle to stop the opening up of our local Green Belt to development, we are pleased to see the Lib Dems that run the Council finally back... Local News
25,000+ households in Elmbridge to get £150 Council Tax government rebate 7th March 2022 In an incredibly welcome step, the government has announced a £150 council tax rebate for households which are in council tax bands A-D from April and will not... Local News
Campaign set back: support & funding removed from Walton Playhouse in blow to local community 1st March 2022 Recently over 6,000 people signed a petition to demand Elmbridge Council scrap their plans to close the Cecil Hepworth Playhouse. Thank you to everyone who... Local News
We’re ending low pay in work 3rd October 2019 People’s hard work and talents should be rewarded fairly. That has long been a key principle of Conservative government.We have made huge strides in the last... National News
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
