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
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
