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
Local Elections: Elmbridge Conservatives deliver low taxes and improved services 15th May 2014 Councillor John O'Reilly, leader of Elmbridge Borough Council, has set out the case for voters to return a Conservative administration on 22 May. Local News
MEP Dan Hannan tells meeting: Britain can survive outside the EU 11th May 2014 Conservative MEP Dan Hannan has told an audience in Claygate that Britain can survive outside the European Union and should leave if a meaningful renegotiation... Articles
Candidates Announced for Elmbridge Elections 27th April 2014 The candidates for the Elmbridge Borough Council elections that are taking place on 22 May were announced on Friday. A total of 99 candidates are standing for... Local News
Weylands Application Refused 23rd April 2014 The application for a new industrial estate on Green Belt land near Hersham Station was today refused by Surrey County Council's Planning Committee. This... Local News
MP Dominic Raab to hold series of public meetings 11th April 2014 Esher & Walton MP Dominic Raab is holding public meetings this month to update consituents on his local and national priorities and to hear your views Local News
Esher & Walton Women's Organisation scoop award 21st March 2014 Members of Esher & Walton's Conservative Women's Organisation had a surprise at the annual Southern Region Conference this week when they picked up an award. Local News
Constituency president's wife awarded RSPCA accolade 2nd March 2014 Lorraine Platt, wife of Esher & Walton Conservative Association's president, has been honoured with one of the RSPCA's highest accolades in recognition of her... Local News
Elmbridge Conservative administration provides help for flood victims 22nd February 2014 Conservative-run Elmbridge Council has been taking practical steps to support residents affected by the recent floods. Local News
Challenges lie ahead in 2014 says Association chairman 16th January 2014 David Lewis has written to local Conservative members to talk about the challenges facing the Government and local party this year. Here's what he had to say. Local News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News
