Conservative Group Slams Lib Dem Budget Errors Tuesday, 5 November, 2024 A £5.73 million financial shortfall has been identified in Surrey Heath Borough Council’s finances due to a series of mistakes made by the Liberal Democrat leadership concerning the Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy. The recently released Financial Monitoring Report for Quarter 2 indicates an “unfavourable variance” of £5.73 million against the Council’s current Budget. This discrepancy... Local News
"A new approach is needed" - Robert Jenrick visits Bagshot as he stands to be the next Conservative Party leader 9th August 2024 Following the Conservative Party's historic loss at the General Election in May, Rishi Sunak took the decision to step down as leader of the party. This has... Local NewsWestminster News
Sturt Road Bridge set to close 5th August 2024 Sturt Road Rail Bridge is to close from Tuesday 6th August to Friday 23rd August to allow for drainage improvement works to be carried out. Whilst the road will... Local News
"Connect Counselling Service provides vital mental health counselling across our Borough", says Cllr Jonny Cope 31st July 2024 Cllr Jonny Cope visited Connect Counselling Service in Camberley, following a recent Ward Councillor grant to help support the charity in delivering... Local News
Reflections on challenges facing the Conservative Party in Surrey Heath - Cllr Jonny Cope 30th July 2024 It was about two weeks before the general election when I had two conversations on the doorstep which made me think the Conservatives were likely to lose in... Local NewsOpinions
Labour Government unveils 'Grey Belt' strategy to build over parts of the Green Belt 29th July 2024 The planning system is set for radical reform under the new Labour Government, raising concerns over the status of the Green Belt and preserving the local... Local NewsWestminster News
Status of Frimley Park Hospital rebuild in doubt 29th July 2024 The Labour Government have announced that Frimley Park Hospital could be removed from the hospital rebuilding program. In May 2023, the then Conservative... Local NewsWestminster News
"Old Dean Community Group put on a fantastic fun day", says Cllr Lewis Mears 27th July 2024 The Old Dean Dean Community Fun Day took place, a fun-filled day for families organised by and for the local community. With a variety of stalls, events, and... Local News
Local Green Party members expelled after backing opposition candidate 26th July 2024 The Green Party has banned at least three local members in Surrey, including two serving Councillors, after they campaigned for the Liberal Democrats in... Local News
Chobham Fire Station rebuild delayed 25th July 2024 The redevelopment of Chobham Fire Station has unfortunately been delayed until spring next year. This announcement from Surrey County Council (SCC) comes due to... 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
