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 take tough line on Heathrow Airport noise 15th January 2017 Elmbridge Council has come out against the expansion of Heathrow Airport amid concerns over air quality and noise disturbance. At a meeting of the full council... Local News
Schools champion Mary Lewis to seek re-election to Surrey County Council 12th January 2017 Mary Lewis has received the enthusiastic backing of Conservative Party members for a second term as Cobham's county councillor. The former teacher was first... Local News
Conservatives secure funds for Esher traffic study 12th December 2016 Esher's two Conservative councillors have commissioned a traffic study to work out why the town centre is so badly congested. Councillors Tim Oliver and David... Local News
Industry high flyer chosen as Esher and East Molesey candidate 12th December 2016 Dr Peter Szanto, a recently retired executive for a major oil company, has been selected to contest the East Molesey & Esher seat at next year's Surrey County... Local News
Theresa May attends EWCA Christmas Dinner 29th November 2016 THE guest of honour at Esher & Walton Conservative Association's Christmas dinner on November 25 was none other than the Prime Minister herself. The Rt Hon... Local News
Elmbridge to debate stance on Heathrow expansion 29th November 2016 ELMBRIDGE councillors are to debate on 7 December whether the Borough should support or oppose a third Heathrow runway. In October the government said it was... Local News
Councillors refuse Drake Park application 29th November 2016 ELMBRIDGE Councillors voted unanimously to reject an application to 1,024 new homes on a greenbelt site in Walton South ward. A joint meeting of the East/North... Local News
Molesey Conservatives' bid for parking controls is thwarted 29th November 2016 MOLESEY Conservatives have had their petition for parking controls in streets close to Hampton Court Station rejected by Surrey County Council. Peter Szanto and... Local News
Walton councillors pleased with Sports Hub progress 12th October 2016 The construction of the new Sports Hub in Waterside Drive is currently taking place with the focus being on the remediation of the contaminated site. It will be... Local News
Boris Johnson's new deal explained 23rd November 2019 Boris Johnson has negotiated a great new deal with the EU. National News
Britain will lead the fight against incurable diseases 23rd November 2019 The Conservatives will launch an onslaught against hard-to-cure diseases if re-elected, the party has announced today. National News
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
