Over the past couple of weeks, I have been buzzing around the constituency meeting with local councillors, keeping my ear to the ground. This week, I met four branches of the local Conservative Association, to discuss a range of important issues, from providing more school places to Crossrail 2. At a meeting with Walton South and Walton North branches, I met with Cllr Christine Elmer (pictured with me and branch chairman Malcolm Howard) and others, to discuss local issues and make sure I am properly briefed.
At the Esher branch, I was able to feed back from the discussions I’d had with local entrepreneurs at Esher Business Guild. We talked about encouraging a strong local business identity, which was well received. In my meeting with councillors from the Oxshott and Stoke D’Abernon branch, I talked about local NHS services – and the EU!
I also talked a little about my work at the Ministry of Justice, the government’s plans for more jobs, more homes, and a seven day NHS. I find it useful to have this ongoing discussion with Councillors and grassroots members, and look forward to meeting with other branches later this month.
Dominic with Cllr Alan Kopitko at the meeting of Walton branch