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
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
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
