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
Elmbridge blames 'intense growing' for unkempt green spaces 9th July 2021 You've heard of leaves on the track being blamed for train delays, now here's Elmbridge Council with an explanation of why our green spaces are so unkempt at... Local News
Cllr Sheldon presents cheque to local charity 9th July 2021 Our very own Cllr Mary Sheldon has presented a cheque for £22,722.21 to Elmbridge Mencap, the charity she adopted during her time as Mayor of Elmbridge from... Local News
Cobham and Downside by election on Thursday: Corinne Sterry sets out why she’s standing 28th June 2021 I have lived in Cobham all my life and feel passionate about improving our local area. Until very recently, I’ve not been involved in local politics, but I’ve... Local News
Conservatives take steps to tackle traveller incursions 8th June 2021 Conservative councillors are leading the way in deterring unlawful traveller incursions in Surrey. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has formally approved the... Local News
Conservatives select lifelong Cobham resident for by-election 6th June 2021 Elmbridge Conservatives have an outstanding candidate for the upcoming Cobham & Downside by-election – local businesswoman Corinne Sterry. Voters will return to... Local News
Elmbridge coalition forced to reconsider paddling pools closure 31st May 2021 Our campaigning Weybridge St George's Hill councillor, Charu Sood, has forced the RA-Lib Dem run Elmbridge Council to rethink its decision to close borough... Local News
Sadler saddles Council with enlarged planning committee 23rd May 2021 The Elmbridge public might have been forgiven for thinking their new Council Leader Chris Sadler was horsing around when he suggested putting almost half of the... Local News
Election runners-up to continue running Elmbridge 23rd May 2021 The Conservatives are again the official opposition at Elmbridge Borough Council despite being the largest single party – with 21 councillors – and winning the... Local News
Conservatives welcome Sandown appeal verdict 16th May 2021 Elmbridge Conservatives and our local MP Dominic Raab welcomed the news that a major development on green belt around Sandown Racecourse will not go ahead. The... Local News
Boris Johnson’s Keynote Speech – We’re getting on with the job 6th October 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021. National News
Sajid Javid’s Speech to Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2021 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, today spoke on the main stage of Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. National News
Taking the tough decisions to cut crime 5th October 2021 This Conservative Government is taking the tough decisions needed to cut crime and make our streets safer. National News
We will make sure every victim sees justice done 5th October 2021 Dominic Raab, the Justice Secretary and Deputy PM, reassured Conservative Party Conference 2021 that every victim of crime will see justice done. National News
Help build a better future | CPC21 Speeches 4th October 2021 Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, spoke today at Conservative Party Conference about how the Conservative Party will deliver on our plans build a better... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2021 has begun 3rd October 2021 #CPC21 has begun today – and now, we’re setting out our plan to Build Back Better and get on with the job. National News
