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 raise concerns over missed garden waste collections 2nd September 2021 Elmbridge Conservatives are calling on the Council’s governing coalition to get a grip of the faltering garden waste service, after weeks of disruption. The... Local News
How planning permission was refused at Jolly Boatman site 4th August 2021 A scheme to develop land around Hampton Court Station was rejected by Elmbridge councillors in July with Molesey Conservative councillor Steve Bax playing a... Local News
Dominic Raab to skydive for Shooting Star Children's Hospices 30th July 2021 Conservative MP for Esher & Walton, Dominic Raab, is to jump out of a plane in October to raise vital money for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. He's hoping... Local News
Conservatives win motion to improve animal welfare across Elmbridge 20th July 2021 Please sign our petition here to make sure the right decision is taken by the Council and Elmbridge Conservative’s campaign to improve animal welfare... Local News
Council leader and Cabinet Member held to account 10th July 2021 Cash-strapped Elmbridge Borough Council lost out on £750,000 of vital income after two senior Residents Association councillors refused to grant an easement... Local News
Elmbridge blames 'intense growing' for unkempt green spaces 9th July 2021 You've heard of leaves on the track being blamed for train delays, now here's Elmbridge Council with an explanation of why our green spaces are so unkempt at... Local News
Cllr Sheldon presents cheque to local charity 9th July 2021 Our very own Cllr Mary Sheldon has presented a cheque for £22,722.21 to Elmbridge Mencap, the charity she adopted during her time as Mayor of Elmbridge from... Local News
Cobham and Downside by election on Thursday: Corinne Sterry sets out why she’s standing 28th June 2021 I have lived in Cobham all my life and feel passionate about improving our local area. Until very recently, I’ve not been involved in local politics, but I’ve... Local News
Conservatives take steps to tackle traveller incursions 8th June 2021 Conservative councillors are leading the way in deterring unlawful traveller incursions in Surrey. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has formally approved the... Local News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to make our streets less safe 9th December 2019 Labour’s opposition to stop and search would increase crime on our streets, putting frontline officers and communities at risk. National News
Sport investment will get us ready for the World Cup bid 7th December 2019 A Conservative Majority Government will put a £550 million investment in grassroots football at the centre of its plans to back a UK and Ireland World Cup 2030... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s plans to rig a second EU referendum 6th December 2019 The Prime Minister has written a letter urging Jeremy Corbyn to reconsider his Brexit policy and his plans to fiddle Labour’s second Brexit referendum. National News
Corbyn’s new high street tax will clobber local shops 6th December 2019 Labour’s plans for a new ‘land value tax’ will clobber high streets and town centres. National News
Boris Johnson wins the BBC Leaders’ Debate 6th December 2019 Tonight, Jeremy Corbyn once again demonstrated an abject failure of leadership. His repeated unwillingness to set out a clear position on Brexit means he has no... National News
Get Britain out of neutral: Conservatives launch new billboard 6th December 2019 The Conservative Party launched a new billboard today, Get Britain out of neutral. The poster was launched at sites in London, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham... National News
