Elmbridge Civic Improvement Fund - Grants are available for local business-related community improvement projects. Find out what the scheme covers, who qualifies and how you can apply for funding for improvements in Weybridge.

Verges and grass cutting - transfer from Surrey -- Elmbridge BC took over maintenance of roadside verges in the borough in April 2009, following negotiations with Surrey CC - in line with suggestions from Lib Dems about how to make sense of fragmented services. Updated January 2010: The aim now is to improve the service further.

Council Tax Rise - What's behind it?

A 4.9% rise in the Elmbridge BC Council Tax precept for 2009-10 has been voted in by the Conservative administration. Even with the rise, there's a shortfall in budget requiring major savings and cuts in services. How did it happen?

Councillor Expenses - The Facts

MPs’ expenses have been in the headlines. But what happens locally? What expenses do your borough and county councillors claim? See the details of Elmbridge and Surrey Councillors' allowances and expenses... Updated January 2010

One star Surrey rated as inadequate

Why did the Audit Commission give Surrey County Council the lowest possible rating in 2009, making Surrey one of the worst 4% of councils across England and Wales? Read more...