Getting the vote out in Heathfield Ward, Whitton Friday, 1 May, 2026 Local Conservative volunteers have been out across Heathfield delivering the team’s final election message and encouraging residents to use all three of their votes for Fiona Barry, George Dryja and Jonathan Lebosquet. The candidates have been speaking to residents throughout the campaign about the issues that matter locally, including the condition of roads and pavements, pressure on council... Local News
Poor planning for Townmead reopening 11th June 2020 UPDATE: 22/06/2020 : Site workers have advised that you should expect a 45 minute wait, at times rising to 1-2 hours. The council has taken to live tweeting the... Local News
Bushy Park Gates Closing Overnight 10th June 2020 [Update 12th June] - Following feedback from residents the Gates will now open at 5:30 am with all gates open by 6:00 am As a result of anti-social behaviour on... Local News
The Mayor is failing the commuters of Richmond 3rd June 2020 The Mayor is failing the commuters of Richmond Transport is the single biggest task for the Mayor of London. Sadiq Khan has so comprehensively failed at this... Articles
Hampton White House Update by Councillor Geoffrey Samuel 2nd June 2020 Hampton White House Update by Councillor Geoffrey Samuel. Learn about the history and recent changes impacting this much loved local institution. Local News
Shooting Stars Appeal 29th May 2020 Geoffrey Samuel (Councillor for Hampton North) would like to thank all those who responded to our appeal for Shooting Stars. “ 20-yearold Madeleine has been... Local News
Closure of schools 19th March 2020 On 18 March 2020, the Education Secretary announced schools would be closed for the vast majority of pupils until further notice. So far the advice has been... Articles
Emergency Covid-19 legislation 19th March 2020 On 19th March 2020, we introduced to Parliament emergency legislation to strengthen theGovernment’s coronavirus response plans. We are doing everything we can... Articles
Supporting rough sleepers 17th March 2020 On 17 March 2020, we announced £3.2 million in emergency support for rough sleepers during the coronavirus outbreak. Public safety and protecting the most... Articles
COVID-19 support for people in social care 17th March 2020 On 13 March 2020, we offered updated guidance to people working and living in social care. Elderly people and those with underlying health conditions are much... Articles
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
