A positive campaign with a genuine local candidate has seen a well deserved victory for Greg Neall. The by-election in Ashford Town has resulted in the Conservatives being humiliated and coming in a poor third.
Government commissioners have been appointed to Spelthorne to sort out the aftermath of the irresponsible borrow and spend policies of the Conservative Administration.
Whether we like it or not, local government in Surrey will be changing in the next couple of years. After 2027, Spelthorne will cease to exist, and the 11 borough councils will be replaced by two or three large unitary authorities.
Sir Ed Davey delivered a fantastic speech at the end of conference last weekend. Sir Ed highlighted our important role in combatting the populism of Farage and Trump.
On the 24th of March, MPs in the House of Commons debated a petition to rejoin the EU. Many MPs were in favour of closer ties with the EU.
The Best Value Inspection report details financial, governance and risk management issues that must be addressed. The financial concerns are focused on the reckless borrowing and spending of the Conservative administration between 2016 and 2019.
