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
Dominic Raab re-elected as MP for Esher & Walton 16th December 2019 Dominic Raab has been re-elected as your Conservative MP for Esher & Walton. We thank the constituents of Esher & Walton for their support. Dominic received... Local News
Housing demand can be met without loss of greenbelt, say Conservatives 16th December 2019 Elmbridge Council is drafting a new ‘Local Plan’ setting out how the Borough will expand to meet the demand for housing and new infrastructure until 2035. Our... Local News
Conservatives support Elmbridge Climate Emergency 15th December 2019 Conservatives recently supported a motion for Elmbridge Borough Council to declare a ‘climate emergency’ and pledge to become carbon neutral by 2030. Local... Local News
Dominic Raab - Vote Conservative on Thursday to take Britain forward 10th December 2019 If you are making up your mind how to vote in Esher & Walton this Thursday, make sure you listen to this video from Conservative candidate Dominic Raab. Dominic... Local News
Watch: Dominic Raab on Conservatives' pledge to increase NHS funding 9th December 2019 The strength of the economy is enabling the government to increase NHS funding by £33.9 billion by 2023. Dominic Raab is working with local doctors and... Local News
Two great new secondary schools for Esher and Walton 2nd December 2019 Parents in Esher & Walton constituency are concerned about the availability of secondary school places - Dominic Raab listened and has acted. Since becoming MP... Local News
Dominic Raab re-adopted as Esher & Walton Conservative candidate 20th September 2019 We are delighted to announce that Dominic Raab has been selected by Conservative party members as our candidate for Esher & Walton at the next general election... Local News
Claudia fighting to save Long Ditton green belt 8th September 2019 Conservative campaigner Claudia Riley-Hards is distributing a letter in Long Ditton warning residents that their green belt is under threat. Elmbridge Council... Local News
Elmbridge Conservatives backing the greenbelt 22nd August 2019 Elmbridge Council is consulting residents on five options designed to meet the housing needs of the Borough for the next 15 years. Its Local Plan consultation... Local News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News