Unitarisation – what does this mean for Surrey? Tuesday, 7 January, 2025 What is it? England is one of the most centralised countries in the developed world, with many big decisions taken by the UK Parliament, rather than local leaders. Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London have had devolved authorities for some time, more recently followed by Manchester, West Midlands, and others. The new Labour Government want to simplify the Local Government system into... ArticlesLocal News
Local MP, Dr Ben Spencer, and Council’s Leader of the Opposition, Cllr John Cope, appeal to Planning Minister to help fix the mess after Council’s Local Plan found ‘unsound’ following 8 years of work and £millions of public money wasted 27th November 2024 Jointly, Local MP, Dr Ben Spencer and Cllr John Cope, Leader of the Opposition on Elmbridge Borough Council, have written to the Planning Minister, Matthew... Articles
Next steps in John's campaign to get Fieldcommon the community hall it was promised 9th April 2024 When we secured the replacement of the old, derelict Ansell Hall, this was done on the understanding Fieldcommon would get its community hall back. Local people... Local News
John campaigns to restore free access to Hampton Court Palace gardens 8th April 2024 Our campaign, launched by Patrick Wylde who sadly passed away, to restore free access to Hampton Court Palace gardens continues. It's deeply unfair that a... Local News
Environment Agency win court case against illegal moorings by Cherry Orchard Gardens following pressure from local residents and John to take enforcement action 5th April 2024 Illegal moorings along the Thames riverbank have been a longstanding issue for riverside residents, especially in Molesey and Walton. Last year, John Cope... Local News
John welcomes Weybridge Health Centre finally being rebuilt 2nd April 2024 Strengthening local NHS services and securing more investment is vital. As well as backing the new health centre planned for Walton, John has been working on... Local News
£60 million government funding to help businesses create more apprenticeships as an alternative to university 22nd March 2024 The apprenticeship reforms over the last seven years have been transformative in terms of quality and the breadth of professions apprenticeship standards lead... Local News
John supports plans to end puppy smuggling 18th March 2024 Improving animal welfare is something John passionately believes in. So, it is fantastic news that plans for a new law to prevent puppy smugglers from importing... Local News
John invites Cabinet Minister, John Glen MP, to meet with local businesses to discuss Esher High Street and small business support 11th March 2024 Backing local businesses is a top priority for John Cope. John invited Cabinet Minister, John Glen MP, to meet with the fab Ramon at Hummings and Cllr Alistair... Local News
John tells the Chancellor your priorities for the Spring Budget 27th February 2024 Thank you to the thousands who have responded to John Cope's local budget survey. John met with Jeremy Hunt to discuss the replies and make sure your views are... Local News
Boris Johnson’s Keynote Speech – We’re getting on with the job 6th October 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021. National News
Sajid Javid’s Speech to Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2021 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, today spoke on the main stage of Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. National News
Taking the tough decisions to cut crime 5th October 2021 This Conservative Government is taking the tough decisions needed to cut crime and make our streets safer. National News
We will make sure every victim sees justice done 5th October 2021 Dominic Raab, the Justice Secretary and Deputy PM, reassured Conservative Party Conference 2021 that every victim of crime will see justice done. National News
Help build a better future | CPC21 Speeches 4th October 2021 Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, spoke today at Conservative Party Conference about how the Conservative Party will deliver on our plans build a better... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2021 has begun 3rd October 2021 #CPC21 has begun today – and now, we’re setting out our plan to Build Back Better and get on with the job. National News
