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
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
