VAT on School Fees - Consultation Response from Dr Ben Spencer MP Monday, 16 September, 2024 Last week I submitted my response to the Government’s technical consultation on its plans to introduce VAT on fees, and to remove business rates charitable rates relief for independent schools. The Government’s plans to introduce tax on independent schools has caused real concern to many families facing potential disruption to their children’s education, including those with SEN attending... Local News
Dr Ben Spencer MP Calls on New Health Secretary to Confirm Commitment to Weybridge Health Centre Rebuild 2nd August 2024 Ensuring access to health services is one of my local priorities, and campaigning to have the Weybridge Health Centre rebuilt has been a key part of this... Local News
HGV Trial Ban Consultation Response 31st July 2024 Yesterday, I submitted my response to Surrey County Council’s consultation on an experimental prohibition of HGVs in Weybridge. In my response, I set out my... Local News
Campaigning for a Fair Deal for Park Home Owners 29th July 2024 Constituents will be aware of my ongoing campaign to ensure a fair deal for park home residents, from securing equal access to Government support schemes, fair... Local News
A245 Roadworks Update 23rd May 2024 This week I have continued to meet with National Highways and Surrey County Council to monitor the situation along the A245 and its impact on surrounding areas... Local News
MP Calls on National Highways to Address A245 Traffic Disruption 15th May 2024 Constituents have contacted me in recent days to express their frustration at the traffic mayhem they currently face due to the closure of one lane in each... Local News
PRESS RESLEASE: Government Confirms Rebuild Plans for Magna Carta School 28th March 2024 The Secretary of State for Education has confirmed this week that The Magna Carta School in Egham will benefit from major investment, replacing the RAAC... Local News
Tackling Road Delays and Disruption: Street Works Consultation Response Submitted 11th March 2024 Today I submitted by response to the Government consultation on Street works. Too many residents face unnecessary daily delays and disruption due to street... Local News
Funding Agreed for Magna Carta School 5th March 2024 Following the discovery of RAAC at The Magna Carta School last year, I am delighted that the Government have confirmed the work to address this will be funded... Local News
River Thames Scheme Consultation Response 4th March 2024 I have today submitted my response to the River Thames Scheme public consultation. The key message that I have conveyed to the consultation is that the RTS... Local News
