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
Meet Amanda Milling, our new Co-Chairman 24th February 2020 I’m Amanda Milling – MP for Cannock Chase and the new Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party. My job is to help to deliver on the people’s priorities. National News
Employment hits record high 18th February 2020 New jobs figures today show that employment is at a record high – with more people in work than ever before –and unemployment is at its lowest since 1974. National News
We're Investing in Infrastructure across our Country 11th February 2020 When we came to office we promised to unite and level up, spreading opportunity across the whole United Kingdom. National News
Watch the Prime Minister's Address to the Nation 31st January 2020 Watch the Prime Minister's fireside address to the nation, about our future outside of the European Union, here. Find it here before anywhere else. National News
The biggest police funding boost for a decade 24th January 2020 Yesterday we announced the biggest increase in funding for the police in a decade, meaning more officers tackling crime and keeping people safe. National News
The UK's First Veterans Railcard 22nd January 2020 We're delivering the Veterans Railcard this year, which will open up more opportunities for them and help to improve the lives of their families by giving them... National News