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
Save Our Paddling Pools 19th July 2022 Sign our petition to save our paddling pools Last year the Liberal Democrat-run Council tried to close all local paddling pools and splashpads and were only... Local News
Lib Dems scrap plan to build on Elmbridge Green Belt 9th March 2022 After a hard-fought battle to stop the opening up of our local Green Belt to development, we are pleased to see the Lib Dems that run the Council finally back... Local News
25,000+ households in Elmbridge to get £150 Council Tax government rebate 7th March 2022 In an incredibly welcome step, the government has announced a £150 council tax rebate for households which are in council tax bands A-D from April and will not... Local News
Campaign set back: support & funding removed from Walton Playhouse in blow to local community 1st March 2022 Recently over 6,000 people signed a petition to demand Elmbridge Council scrap their plans to close the Cecil Hepworth Playhouse. Thank you to everyone who... Local News
Elmbridge households to be hit in April by the maximum possible rise in Council Tax 25th February 2022 The choice by the Liberal Democrat and political "Resident Associations" that run Elmbridge Council to hit residents with the maximum rise in Council Tax could... Local News
Campaign win - Elmbridge Council abandons plans to close Walton Playhouse 6th February 2022 After an outpouring of anger and shock from local residents, the Playhouse User Group, local councillors, and our local MP, Dominic Raab, the Liberal Democrat... Local News
Dithering Lib Dem council coalition puts local Green Belt at risk 23rd January 2022 After years of dither and delay the Liberal Democrats who run Elmbridge Council in a coalition with the residents associations put forward a draft Local Plan... Local News
Support our petition for improved roads funding for Surrey 23rd January 2022 Surrey Conservatives have launched a petition calling for a change in the national roads funding formula which if successful would mean more funding for... Local News
Conservatives select community champion as Esher candidate 17th January 2022 We are delighted to announce that Amanda Manship has been chosen as our candidate for Esher in May’s local elections. Amanda lives in Esher with her family and... Local News
I am Labour's worst nightmare 29th October 2024 Members want somebody who has conviction. They want someone who tells the truth and who champions and fights for conservative values. National News
Keir Starmer caved to the mob by cancelling arms licences to Israel 29th October 2024 Labour gave in to the mob and threw UK interests under the bus by cancelling arms licences to Israel. National News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
