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
Claudia will campaign to protect the green belt 23rd October 2018 Claudia Riley-Hards has launched her campaign to be the Councillor for Long Ditton in 2019 with a pledge to defend the green belt. Claudia has lived in the ward... Local News
Council wins injunction to ban unauthorised camps 17th August 2018 Conservative-controlled Elmbridge Borough Council has been granted a protective injunction banning the setting up of unauthorised encampments and fly-tipping on... Local News
Conservatives introduce free tennis for the summer 17th August 2018 The new Conservative administration at Elmbridge Borough Council has announced that the Elmbridge ‘tennis tax’ will be suspended for six weeks over summer. The... Local News
We need YOU to be an Elmbridge councillor 21st July 2018 Elmbridge Conservatives are looking for candidates to stand in the May 2019 elections. We need people who who want to serve the local community. We welcome... Articles
Conservatives win Oxshott and Stoke d'Abernon by-election 14th July 2018 The by-election in Oxshott and Stoke d'Abernon has been won by Conservative candidate David Lewis. David, who has lived in the ward for 30 years with his wife... Local News
Vote for David Lewis to keep Elmbridge Conservative 11th July 2018 Voters in Oxshott & Stoke D’Abernon are being urged to go out and vote for David Lewis on Thursday to keep the Elmbridge Council Conservative. A by-election was... Local News
Deputy Mayor joins guides to celebrate Democracy Week 9th July 2018 Deputy Mayor of Elmbridge, Councillor Mary Sheldon, and Consort John Sheldon joined the 6th Walton Guides to celebrate the first National Democracy Week. The... Local News
Elmbridge taking steps to prevent unauthorised encampments 9th July 2018 Residents will be aware that Elmbridge has been suffering from a sustained spell of unauthorised encampments in recent weeks. The Conservative administration is... Local News
David Lewis will protect Oxshott and Stoke d'Abernon green belt 19th June 2018 Conservatives have selected David Lewis to contest a by-election in Oxshott and Stoke d'Abernon ward on 12 July. It follows the resignation of sitting... Local News
How we're funding our vital public services 4th September 2019 Labour left behind a bankrupt Britain. But we came together as a country to fix it. And thanks to the hard work of the British people, we can now turn the page... National News
We’re giving a £14 billion cash boost to schools across the UK 1st September 2019 The Prime Minister has announced that we are investing an extra £14 billion in schools. National News
We’re injecting £1.8 billion more into our hospitals 5th August 2019 As part the Conservatives’ healthcare policy commitment to strengthening our NHS, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a £1.8 billion cash injection to... National News
People in Brecon and Radnorshire voted for the Brexit Party. Now Brecon’s got a remain MP 2nd August 2019 Only the Conservatives or the Lib Dems could have won in Brecon & Radnorshire. And the majority of people voted for parties who want to leave the EU. But now... National News
How We’re Investing in Young Peoples’ Mental Health 17th July 2019 With half of all lifetime cases of mental health disorders beginning by the age of 14, bridging the gap between education and NHS services is vital to improve... National News
