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
Rishi Sunak: One year of taking long-term decisions to deliver the change we need 25th October 2023 Find out about Rishi's first year delivering long-term solutions to secure a brighter future. National News
CPC23 Address from Rishi Sunak 4th October 2023 Long-term decisions for a brighter future: find out what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said to wrap up Conservative Party Conference 2023 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Johnny Mercer 4th October 2023 Find out what Johnny Mercer, Minister of State and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Penny Mordaunt 4th October 2023 Find out what Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons, said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Suella Braverman 3rd October 2023 Find out what Home Secretary Suella Braverman said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Alex Chalk 3rd October 2023 Find out what Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said to CPC23 here. National News
