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
Kwasi Kwarteng re-elected with an increased majority 9th June 2017 9/6/2017 - Kwasi re-elected with an increased majority - 57.3% of the vote To see the formal result on the Spelthorne Borough Council website click here Local NewsWestminster News
Local Election Results May 2017 5th May 2017 Spelthorne Conservatives have won 6 of the 7 local seats on Surrey County Council - only losing Stanwell to Labour. They also won the by-election for a seat on... Local News
MP Kwasi Kwarteng opposed to 'aggressive plan' to develop Kempton Park Racecourse 30th January 2017 The Spelthorne MP has revealed he is opposed to plans to development Kempton Park Racecourse Local NewsMedia
Kempton Park Racecourse - Open letter from the Leader of Spelthorne Council 12th January 2017 Ian Harvey, Leader of Spelthorne Council - I was absolutely astonished to receive a letter from Curtain & Co, agents for Redrow, on Tuesday morning (10 January)... Local News
Heathrow announcement 29th October 2016 Spelthorne Borough Council has welcomed the Government's announcement that it has given the green light for a third runway to be built at Heathrow. Local NewsWestminster News
Open Letter to Redrow Homes regardinq proposed development at Kempton Park 18th April 2016 Open Letter to Redrow Homes regardinq proposed development at Kempton Park From the Leader of Spelthorne Borough Council and Sunbury ward Member, Cllr Ian... Local News
River Thames Scheme 31st July 2015 Find out how the River Thames Scheme is reducing flood risk for communities from Datchet to Teddington Local News
Spelthorne Council welcomes third runway recommendation 1st July 2015 Spelthorne Borough Council has welcomed the Airport Commission's report published today (1 July) which recommends to government that a third runway be built to... Local News
Council to help finance local businesses 24th March 2015 Spelthorne Borough Council and Funding Circle today announced the launch of the Local Business Lending Partnership. Spelthorne Borough Council and Funding... 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
What the Autumn Statement means for you 22nd November 2023 What the Autumn Statement means for you… National News