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
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
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
