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
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
