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
What a load of rubbish! Elmbridge Council Coalition bins Conservative call to restart garden waste service 30th September 2021 The Residents Association and Liberal Democrat coalition that runs Elmbridge rejected calls on behalf of residents from local Conservatives to work together to... Local News
Conservatives halt Elmbridge taxi license hike 27th September 2021 Elmbridge taxi drivers face being ‘taken for a ride’ by our Liberal Democrat and Resident Association run Council. At a meeting of the Licensing Committee on 20... Local News
Elmbridge Council ‘asleep at the wheel’ over HGV driver crisis 10th September 2021 Thousands of Elmbridge residents have been left high and dry by the indefinite suspension of garden waste collections due to a shortage of lorry drivers. The... Articles
John Cope elected Elmbridge Conservative leader 6th September 2021 Local Conservatives have elected a young, dynamic new leader to win back control of Elmbridge Council. Councillor John Cope was the overwhelming choice of his... Local News
Conservatives raise concerns over missed garden waste collections 2nd September 2021 Elmbridge Conservatives are calling on the Council’s governing coalition to get a grip of the faltering garden waste service, after weeks of disruption. The... Local News
How planning permission was refused at Jolly Boatman site 4th August 2021 A scheme to develop land around Hampton Court Station was rejected by Elmbridge councillors in July with Molesey Conservative councillor Steve Bax playing a... Local News
Dominic Raab to skydive for Shooting Star Children's Hospices 30th July 2021 Conservative MP for Esher & Walton, Dominic Raab, is to jump out of a plane in October to raise vital money for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. He's hoping... Local News
Conservatives win motion to improve animal welfare across Elmbridge 20th July 2021 Please sign our petition here to make sure the right decision is taken by the Council and Elmbridge Conservative’s campaign to improve animal welfare... Local News
Council leader and Cabinet Member held to account 10th July 2021 Cash-strapped Elmbridge Borough Council lost out on £750,000 of vital income after two senior Residents Association councillors refused to grant an easement... Local News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
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
