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
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News