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
Conservatives call for Portfolio Holder to quit over bins debacle 22nd July 2017 The Elmbridge Conservative group has called for the Cabinet member who has presided over weeks of shambolic missed bin collections in the borough to resign... Local News
Andy Murray's mum criticises Elmbridge 'tennis tax' 9th July 2017 The mum of Wimbledon champion and Surrey resident Andy Murray has criticised Elmbridge Council for introducing a ‘tennis tax’. Judy Murray tweeted her support... Local News
Conservative councillor revives Molesey parking petition 8th July 2017 Surrey County Council has agreed to reassess a proposal aimed at tackling commuter parking in East Molesey. Local residents and retailers in streets close to... Local News
Council must 'get a grip' of missed bin collections 23rd June 2017 Elmbridge Conservatives are demanding that the council gets a grip on the current appalling situation of missed refuse collections. Bins have been going un... ArticlesLocal News
Dominic Raab re-elected MP with 59% of vote 9th June 2017 Dominic Raab has declared himself "delighted, honoured and humbled" to have been re-elected as MP for Esher and Walton. The Conservative candidate won the... ArticlesLocal News
Strong results for Elmbridge Conservatives in county elections 7th May 2017 Elmbridge Conservatives would like to say a big thank you to voters who helped us achieve a great set of results at this year's Surrey County Council elections... ArticlesLocal News
Dominic Raab readopted as Conservative candidate for general election 3rd May 2017 Conservative members in Esher and Walton constituency have voted unanimously to adopt Dominic Raab as the party’s candidate for the General Election on Thursday... Local News
Molesey candidate challenges opponent over missing war memorial 3rd May 2017 Steve Bax, the Conservative candidate for West Molesey, has challenged the area's incumbent councillor to explain why he has failed to deliver a memorial for... Local News
Claygate's Mike Bennison to fix even more potholes if re-elected 22nd April 2017 Residents often list potholes as their number one bugbear, and in County Councillor Mike Bennison they have a representative with a proven record of tackling... Local News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News
Our plan to cut immigration 4th December 2023 Our plan to deliver the biggest cut in net migration on record. National News
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We’re delivering on our five priorities 20th November 2023 INFLATION HALVED: PRIORITY DELIVERED. And we've cut the small boat crossings by 33%. National News
