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... Local NewsMediaWestminster News
Sign our petition to tackle anti-social behaviour in Ashford town centre 1st August 2023 Ashford Conservatives have started a petition demanding that Spelthorne Council tackles the antisocial behaviour connected to Imtech House. The former office... Local News
Ashford councillor quits! ULEZ to be key issue at by-election 26th July 2023 A Green Party councillor who was elected in May has resigned after only two months, meaning a by-election will be needed in Ashford Town ward at a cost to the... Local News
Statement from Councillor John Boughtflower 10th March 2021 Following a failed attempt by a coalition of disaffected ex-Conservative and Green councillors to remove John Boughtflower as Leader of Spelthorne Borough... Local News
Improving open spaces in Staines 22nd February 2021 Denise Turner Stewart Surrey Councillor Staines South and Ashford West has been working to improve open spaces around Staines, Laleham and Ashford. She explains... Local News
Working to remove floodwater from Guildford Street 16th February 2021 Councillor Sinead Mooney worked hard recently to help residents of the flooded Guildford Street in Staines. As happened in 2014, Guildford Street filled with... Local News
Half Term food for children and families 28th October 2020 Spelthorne Borough Council is announcing a comprehensive offer for vulnerable families in the Borough of Spelthorne during the half term break The Council is... Local News
Conservatives pledge a new era of openness in Spelthorne Council 10th October 2020 Spelthorne Conservative Association Statement on Spelthorne Council’s Commercial Investments Cllr John Boughtflower, Conservative Group Leader & Leader of... Local News
Chairman's Annual Report 8th October 2020 Spelthorne Conservative Association Chairman’s Annual Report Having unexpectedly come back in as Chairman last November, I quickly focussed on ensuring we were... Local News
New community projects for Staines South & Ashford West 30th September 2020 Councillor for Staines South and Ashford West Denise Turner Stewart has been working with local residents on a number of projects to improve the area. The... Local News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News
Our plan to cut immigration 4th December 2023 Our plan to deliver the biggest cut in net migration on record. National News
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