'Devastating Blow for our Hard Working Residents’ say Conservative Councillors following Labour’s Budget Thursday, 27 November, 2025 Conservative Councillors have slammed the budget announcement by the Chancellor, deeming it a ‘devastating blow for working people’ with £26 billion of tax rises taking the tax burden to an all-time high. Local News
Councillor calls for independent investigation into the health impacts and long-term implications to residents from being exposed to building developments for several years 22nd November 2023 At this week’s Full Council (Wednesday 22nd November) Cllr David Hopkins will be presenting a motion entitled ‘Is Milton Keynes Killing me’, calling for an... Local News
Councillor calls for an increased commitment to the delivery of football pitches across MK to meet the demands today of tomorrows Leah Williamson’s and Dele Alli’s 21st November 2023 At this week’s Full Council (Wednesday 22nd November) Cllr David Hopkins will be presenting a motion calling for increased provision of playing fields in our... Local News
Labour Council Slammed By Conservatives For Doubling CMK Parking Charges 15th November 2023 Conservative Councillors have slammed the Labour-Liberal Democrat led Milton Keynes City Council for doubling the minimum parking costs in Central Milton Keynes... Local News
Danesborough & Walton Ward Councillor inspects refurbished trains in advance of Marston Vale line reopening. 30th October 2023 Cllr David Hopkins took the opportunity today (30 October) to attend the unveiling of the refurbished Class 150 trains that will begin operating on the Marston... Local News
“We are lucky to have such a Vibrant, Diverse Community in Milton Keynes” says Cllr Hopkins and Andrews, after visiting the Black History Month Exhibition at MK Library 17th October 2023 Cllr David Hopkins and Cllr Liam Andrews, Leader and Deputy Leader of MKCC Conservative Group, spent Friday morning visiting the Black History Month exhibitions... Local News
Kingsmead Residents and Local Councillors continue their Campaign to stop controversial Shenley Park Development 6th October 2023 Local Councillors Manish Verma and Shazna Muzammil, alongside several of their residents, spoke at yesterday’s MKCC Planning Committee to successfully urge the... Local News
“A significant victory for our residents but much more to do” say Cllrs Verma and Muzammil, after MKCC finally agree to sign TVP Joint Protocol for dealing with Unauthorised Encampments 11th September 2023 Cllrs Manish Verma and Shazna Muzammil hail ‘a significant victory for residents but much more to do’ after Milton Keynes City Council confirm they will sign... Local News
Tattenhoe Ward Councillors urge MKCC to take more substantial action against Unauthorised Encampments 31st August 2023 Tattenhoe Ward Councillors Shazna Muzammil and Manish Verma have launched a campaign calling for Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) to take more action against... Local News
Cllr Manish Verma heralds the “fantastic diversity” of our City as he welcomed the celebrated Ottan Thullal performer, Manalur Gopinath, to Milton Keynes 21st July 2023 Councillor Manish Verma heralded the “fantastic diversity” of Milton Keynes as he welcomed and presented an award to the highly celebrated and viral Ottan... Local News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
