Local schools share VAT concerns with Sussex Weald's Conservative MP, Nusrat Ghani Friday, 18 October, 2024 The Government's plan to impose a 20% VAT rate on private school fees in a few weeks’ time, from 1 January 2025 has not been welcomed by establishments in Sussex Weald. Local parents, Teachers and Headteachers from our independent schools in Sussex Weald have been in touch with Nusrat to express concerns about the timeframe of the implementation of this policy, the impact that these changes will... Local News
"Evasive on the cause, no plan or date for resolution" as SE Water heavily criticised by Conservatives for leaving the taps dry in Wealden 28th June 2023 A council’s inactions and unwillingness to address a water shortage that saw thousands of homes, farms, schools and care homes without running water were... Local News
Major youth hub boost on the cards in Heathfield thanks to investment by Conservative-run East Sussex 23rd June 2023 A large investment in improved facilities for young people by revitalising a Youth Hub looks set in Heathfield. The money will come from a successful grant... Local News
Government action over Wealden’s water crisis “warmly welcomed” by Conservatives 21st June 2023 Government intervention to ensure that South-East Water perform their statutory obligations have been welcomed by Wealden Conservatives in the worst affected... Local News
Wealden District Council calls emergency meeting over water crisis, but why take so long ask Conservatives? 20th June 2023 The eventual calling of an emergency meeting of Wealden District Council to discuss the ongoing water crisis in East Sussex has been welcomed. The extraordinary... Local News
Not the time to politicise the water crisis, say Wealden Conservatives who are working hard for residents during the emergency 20th June 2023 Help for stricken residents who suffered during the water crisis last week should be the district council’s priority, not politicising the issue for personal or... Local News
State of South-East Water's networks and supply issues discussed on national TV by Wealden Conservative Cllr Michael Lunn 19th June 2023 Wealden's Conservative councillor for Hadlow Down and Rotherfield appeared on national TV to discuss the state of South-East Water's supply network. Cllr... Local News
Major new highways investment on the cards in Conservative-run East Sussex 19th June 2023 The condition of East Sussex roads looks set to be boosted by £15.7-million of new money being spent on highways improvements. The funding proposal will be... Local News
Bins in southern Wealden go unemptied for a month as Conservative councillor blames new administration for delay 19th June 2023 It has taken over a month for residents’ bins in an area of Wealden to be emptied. In that time refuse piled up creating a health hazard. Householders in Stone... Local News
Conservative councillor co-ordinates distribution of water to stricken animals during Wealden water crisis 17th June 2023 A Conservative councillor has co-ordinated distribution of water to animals in danger of dying of thirst during the East Sussex water crisis. Cllr Michael Lunn... Local News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News