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
Pedestrian plan for Weybridge town centre 10th October 2016 Weybridge town centre could be part-pedestrianised under proposals being advanced by the Conservative County Councillor Ramon Gray. Cllr Gray is concerned that... Local News
‘Society to blame for fly-tipping’ says Lib Dem 10th October 2016 A leading Liberal Democrat has raised a few eyebrows by suggesting that the blame for fly-tippers and litter louts in Elmbridge should be laid at society’s door... Local News
Is Coalition back-tracking on free car parking? 20th September 2016 Elmbridge's new coalition administration appears to be back-tracking on an election promise to introduce free car parking in the borough. In the run up to May’s... Local News
Molesey Conservatives back resident calls for parking controls 6th September 2016 Molesey Conservatives are hoping to use an up-coming Surrey County Council parking review to resolve a long standing problem in residential streets close to... Articles
Conservatives call for Council Leader to quit committee 23rd July 2016 Councillor Simon Foale (pictured) compared Elmbridge Council Leader Stuart Selleck to the Harry Potter villain Lord Voldermorte in a recent exchange. Local News
Shadow Cabinet will hold Elmbridge Council to account 9th July 2016 Conservative Leader Tim Oliver has assembled an experienced team to scrutinise the decisions of Elmbridge's Coalition adminstration. Local NewsArticles
Cllr James Browne elected Conservative Deputy Leader 3rd July 2016 Cllr James Browne has been elected Deputy Leader of the Conservative group at Elmbridge Council. Local NewsArticles
Dominic Raab sets out challenges for 'Brexit Britain' 3rd July 2016 Esher & Walton MP Dominic Raab says the Government must bring a divided country together after the referendum. Westminster NewsArticles
Snub to voters as Lib Dems seize Elmbridge Council 19th May 2016 The Liberal Democrats have helped the Residents Associations groups into power at Elmbridge Council, despite the Conservatives receiving the most votes at the... Local NewsArticles
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
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Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
