Cllr John Cope & Dr Ben Spencer MP Demand Action on Failed Local Plan Wednesday, 27 November, 2024 Cllr John Cope, Leader of the Conservative Opposition on Elmbridge Borough Council, has joined local MP Dr Ben Spencer in calling for urgent action to fix the Liberal Democrat-led Council's failure on the Local Plan. Together, they’ve written to Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook MP, demanding a solution to protect residents from further delays and costs. You can read the letter below After 8... Local News
Tackling Crime across Esher and Walton with Lisa Townsend 20th November 2024 Surrey's Police & Crime Commissioner, Lisa Townsend PCC, & Surrey's Chief Constable ,Tim De Meyer, came to Elmbridge this week to meet with me & local residents... Local News
How does Labour's budget affect you? 8th November 2024 Last week, Labour delivered a budget of broken promises—a budget that raises taxes on working families and businesses, removes the Winter Fuel Payment from... Local News
John welcomes plans to introduce 100,000 more apprenticeships every year 30th May 2024 I’ve spent most of my career working in education, which is why I am campaigning for even more apprenticeships locally. Since 2010, there have been nearly 6... Local News
John welcomes new CCTV across Walton funded by the Government's Safer Streets Fund 28th May 2024 As part of this Conservative Government’s £330,000 award from the Safer Streets Fund to tackle anti-social behaviour in Walton, five mobile CCTV cameras are... Local News
Inflation has fallen to 2.3% from 11.1% in October 2022 22nd May 2024 It’s inflation that eats into your savings and makes your money not stretch as far. That’s why the Prime Minister made halving it his number one priority. We’ve... Local News
Health Minister joins John at White House Dental Clinic to hear what government can do to improve access to NHS dentists in our community 21st May 2024 It was great to join Health Minister, Andrea Leadsom, at White House Dental Clinic in Walton to hear more about the Government’s new NHS Dental Recovery Plan... Local News
UK economy one of the fastest growing in Europe 10th May 2024 There is no doubt it has been a difficult few years, but today’s growth figures are proof that by sticking to the plan the economy is turning a corner for the... Local News
Rail Minister joins John at Walton Station to see new footbridge with lifts and discuss bridges at Hersham, Esher and Claygate Stations 30th April 2024 Following our successful campaign to improve accessibility at Walton Station, it was great to join Rail Minister, Huw Merriman, to celebrate the new footbridge... Local News
John backs Hersham residents in campaign against high rise blocks in the village 29th April 2024 Thank you to the hundreds of people who replied to my recent letter about the proposed plans for 200 high-rise flats in the centre of Hersham. 85% of residents... Local News
