Rail Minister visits Walton Station to discuss bringing contactless payment to Esher and Walton stations Thursday, 9 May, 2024 Thank you to Rail Minister, Huw Merriman, for taking the time to join me and Cllr John Cope at Walton Station to discuss our campaign to introduce contactless payments to our local rail stations. Last year, the Government announced an extension of contactless payment to more rail stations across the South East. We’re campaigning for Esher and Walton stations to be included in the next round of the... Local News
Reminding Parliament that Conservatives deliver energy policy that makes environmental and economic sense during Energy Questions 16th April 2024 Prior to the previous Labour government, fuel poverty in England was at 13.5% in 1996. By the end of the Labour government in 2010, this had risen to 22%. Last... Local News
Checking in on works to install zebra crossing outside St Lawrence School 15th April 2024 It was great to stop by Church Road to check in on the works to install road safety improvements, including a zebra crossing, outside St Lawrence Junior School... Local News
£131,284 Government Investment for Xcel Swimming Pool 10th April 2024 Great news that the Government is investing £131,284 in Xcel swimming pool in Walton, giving more people the opportunity to swim. The investment will fund PV... Local News
Improving road safety outside St Alban’s Catholic Primary School 9th April 2024 I have been working closely with staff and pupils at St Alban’s to secure road safety improvements on Beauchamp Road. So, it is great news that after the pupil... Local News
National Insurance contributions cut to 8% 6th April 2024 From today, National Insurance contributions will be reduced from 10% to 8%. Combined with the cut in the Autumn Statement, this is a tax cut of over £900 for... Local News
Visiting Esher Adult Learning Centre 4th April 2024 It was great to join portfolio holder, Cllr Clare Curran, and the Surrey County Council team for a tour of Esher Adult Learning Centre recently. Esher Adult... Local News
£18,649,991 to increase school places for children with special educational needs in Surrey 3rd April 2024 Surrey is set to benefit from £18,649,991 of funding to ensure children with SEND and alternative provision receive an education that meets their needs in high... Local News
Work starts to install a zebra crossing outside St Lawrence School 2nd April 2024 From today for about the next month, Surrey County Council will be carrying out works outside St Lawrence Junior School in Molesey to install road safety... Local News
Meeting with National Highways to improve A3 traffic through our community 28th March 2024 Following my recent A3 traffic survey, I met with representatives from National Highways on Esher High Street to discuss what we can do to reduce A3 traffic... Local News