Labour's plans to remove power from local communities, create new quangos and increase taxes Wednesday, 18 December, 2024 This week, the Labour Government published their Devolution White Paper, alongside their National Planning Policy Framework changes last week, and an expected Local Government Finance Settlement shortly. Taken together, it is a mishmash of new tiers of government, new quangos and new taxes. It is a recipe for taking power away from local communities, and making local government less responsive to... Local News
Boost to high street businesses as Conservative-run West Sussex vows to freeze on-street parking charges 24th September 2024 In a move which will be a boost to high street businesses as well as helping shoppers, Conservative-run West Sussex County Council is set to freeze on-street... Local News
Conservative's pedestrian improvement plan for East Grinstead for increased safety 24th September 2024 A road improvement scheme, proposed by a leading Conservative county councillor, offers an improved pedestrian walkway at a key site in East Grinstead. The... Local News
Party leadership candidates visit Ardingly for their Sussex hustings event 17th September 2024 It was a delight to host the Conservative Party leadership candidates for a Sussex hustings held in Ardingly last night. All the candidates had a chance to... Local News
Wivelsfield by-election - Conservative candidate promises to support the community 6th September 2024 Experienced local councillor Sarah Webster is the Conservative candidate in a forthcoming Lewes District Council by-election in Wivelsfield ward, caused by the... Local News
Conservative-led East Sussex begins major overhaul of public transport hub in Uckfield 9th August 2024 Conservative-led East Sussex has announced the start of major improvements at a popular public transport hub. Work on a complete upgrade of Uckfield bus station... Local News
Fight continues by town's Conservatives over "unfair" hike in East Grinstead car parking charges 17th July 2024 Residents and business owners are urged by East Grinstead's Conservative councillors to respond to consultation over a proposed hike in the town's car parking... Local News
East Grinstead residents urged to "act now" by Conservative Cllr Jacquie Russell over road safety 16th July 2024 A growing traffic issue in East Grinstead has been highlighted by Conservative Cllr Jacquie Russell with action that allows residents to make their views known... Local News
County Councillor Roy Galley's latest newsletter for residents in his county division of Maresfield & Buxted 16th July 2024 Cllr Roy Galley's latest newsletter for those in his East Sussex County Council Division of Maresfield & Buxted (which includes High Hurstwood, Chelwood Gate... Local News
Local economy a top priority for newly-elected MP for East Grinstead & Uckfield, Mims Davies 9th July 2024 In her first media interview after being elected as the Member of Parliament for East Grinstead & Uckfield, Mims Davies says boosting the local economy was a... Local News
I am Labour's worst nightmare 29th October 2024 Members want somebody who has conviction. They want someone who tells the truth and who champions and fights for conservative values. National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 29th October 2024 Read my speech: For too long politicians have told the public what they wanted to hear and then done their own thing. Well, I say enough. National News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
