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
Update on Hersham Bypass safety changes 17th September 2020 The fundamental reason why your Conservative councillors have conditionally supported this initiative goes back to March 2019 when, following a tragic fatality... Local News
Elmbridge Conservative Group reaffirms Green Belt commitment 7th September 2020 The 20-strong group of Conservatives at Elmbridge Borough Council today reaffirm our resolute commitment to defending the Elmbridge Green Belt – irrespective of... Local News
Statement on the safety improvements on the A244 Hersham Bypass 25th August 2020 The tragic death of a pedestrian while crossing the A244 Hersham Bypass resulted in a near 3,000 signature petition last year calling on Surrey County Council... Local News
Surrey County Council in good shape despite Covid 18th August 2020 Tim Oliver, Conservative Leader of Surrey County Council and the division member for Weybridge, writes: Surrey County Council remains in good shape, despite the... Local News
Lib Dem attempt to smear Raab over Sandown falls at the first hurdle 5th July 2020 Local MP Dominic Raab has responded to an open letter from the Liberal Democrats, which attempts to link local Conservatives to the appeal by the Jockey Club to... Local News
Hello from new EWCA Chairman, Pete Szanto 4th July 2020 I am honoured to have become the Chairman of Esher & Walton Conservative Association (EWCA) at our Annual General Meeting, held virtually, on Thursday 2 July... Local News
Dominic Raab holds successful Facebook live engagement 2nd July 2020 In a first for Esher and Walton Conservative Association, our local MP and Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab took questions from voters, live on Facebook. The... Local News
Sandown planning refusal endorsed by Local Conservatives and MP 26th June 2020 Sandown Park is in the news at the moment with the revelation that the Secretary of State for Local Government will personally decide an appeal by The Jockey... Local News
Community Recycling Centres reopen with reduced service 11th May 2020 Community Recycling Centres have reopened as of Monday 11 May but with social distancing measures in place and a reduced service. They are currently only... Local News
Kemi's Speech to the IDU in Washington 9th December 2024 Kemi joined the Conservative movement in an unusual way - read her speech to find out more National News
Kemi’s speech about immigration 28th November 2024 Our country is a beacon of hope. But we can’t accommodate everyone. Read my speech about immigration here. National News
Kemi’s speech opposing the Family Farm Tax 26th November 2024 Read my speech: without farmers we have no future, no food, poor environment. So it’s critical we support you. National News
Kemi’s speech to the CBI 26th November 2024 Read my speech: we will learn from business about how to drive positive change for people in a time of major societal and technological change. National News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 29th October 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 29th October 2024 Read my speech: For too long politicians have told the public what they wanted to hear and then done their own thing. Well, I say enough. National News
