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
Hugh Evans fighting hard for win in Long Ditton by-election 18th July 2015 A by-election is taking place on Thursday July 23rd to elect a new Elmbridge Borough Councillor for Long Ditton ward. Local News
New Mayor Councillor Jan Fuller to raise funds for SPARKS 10th June 2015 The new Mayor of Elmbridge, Councillor Jan Fuller, has announced children's charity SPARKS as her mayoral charity for the year ahead. Local News
Long serving EWCA member to receive medal from the Queen 6th June 2015 Esher & Walton Conservative Association (EWCA) is delighted with the news that one of our long-serving members, Mrs Olga Denyer, has been awarded the British... Local News
Conservatives gain two seats at Elmbridge elections 18th May 2015 The elections on 7th May saw the Conservatives win two seats from the Residents Association parties, but lose a seat in Claygate to the Lib Dems. Local News
Elections 2015: Keep Elmbridge in safe hands 15th April 2015 Please support your Conservative candidates on May 7th and let's keep Elmbridge Borough Council in safe hands. Articles
Elmbridge Conservatives freeze Council Tax once again 5th March 2015 Conservatives-controlled Elmbridge will be freezing the borough portion of the Council Tax for a seventh time in nine years while making no cuts to frontline... Local News
Elmbridge Conservatives welcome reduction in councillor numbers 3rd February 2015 The Local Government Boundary Commission for England today announced that the number of Elmbridge councillors will be reduced from the current 60 down to 48... Local News
Councillor O'Reilly to unveil 2015 plans at Let’s Talk Elmbridge event 2nd January 2015 Elmbridge Council leader Councillor John O'Reilly is to set out the Conservative administration's key initiatives and opportunities for the year ahead. Local News
Elmbridge Council to vote on changes to elections 17th November 2014 Elmbridge Council has been considering whether to change the voting system so that the whole council is elected every four years. Local News
Our Plan for Growth 23rd September 2022 Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng on Our Plan for Growth in the economy National News
Prime Minister Liz Truss's Statement on the sad passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II 8th September 2022 Prime Minister Liz Truss on our mourning for our beloved monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. National News
Chairman's Statement on the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II 8th September 2022 Chairman Jake Berry on our mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. National News
Liz Truss: First speech to members 5th September 2022 Liz Truss's first speech to conservative members on being elected leader of the Party. National News
The Commonwealth, G7 and NATO Summits 4th July 2022 Global Britain in Action: the Commonwealth, G7 & NATO Summits National News
Let’s stop Labour’s strikes and build a better railway 16th June 2022 Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on building a railway fit for the future. National News