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
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News