East Surrey residents elect Lib Dems to form new Council
Lib Dems will hold 40 of the 72 seats on the new Council
10 May 2026
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Lib Dems launch manifesto for new East Surrey Council
Strong slate of candidates ready for May elections
11 Mar 2026
Transform Leatherhead progress
In a major milestone for the Transform Leatherhead project (the long-term regeneration project begun in 2015) the planning application for Bull Hill and the Swan Centre was submitted in November 2025.
9 Feb 2026
LIb Dems sweep the board in Surrey's "super-Thursday"
Lib Dems win all six by-elections in Surrey
18 Oct 2025
Mole Valley
Council Approves £437,000 Funding Boost in Foundry and Church Street Redevelopment
Cllr Paula Keay and MVDC have committed £437k more to ensure the redevelopment of the Foundry site in Dorking town centre; regenerating the historic site and bringing back workshops to the cherished antiques quarter with much needed homes
16 Oct 2025
Mole Valley
Park Homes Warm Home Discounts
Applications are now open for the £150 Park Homes Warm Home Discount
5 Oct 2025
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Clarion
Chris calls out Clarion delays
I met with local councillor, Monica Weller, at Douglas House in Bookham, where residents feel Clarion are not listening.
28 Aug 2026
SEND
Chris calls out Council failings to provide timely SEND education
Dozens of SEND families have reported that Surrey County Council have not yet provided their child's tuition for September.
27 Aug 2026
Mental Capacity Act
Chris calls on Council to improve adult social care services
Cara has been fighting for two and a half years to get him the support he needs.
24 Aug 2026
Treasury
Chris pushes new head of OBR on long term forecasts
I asked the new head of the OBR why he is sceptical about long-term horizon forecasts.
17 Aug 2026
Working for the community
Chris supports local mental health services
I met with Jenny who set up the Lucy Rayner Foundation.
12 Aug 2026
Cost of Living
Chris calls on Andy Burnham to do more for business
I've written to the Prime Minister about unsustainable rising costs to business.
6 Aug 2026
National Lib Dem News
Latest UK News
Defending Democracy
The Liberal Democrats have always believed that power belongs to the people, not foreign states, tech algorithms, or wealthy elites. Our new policy will defend British democracy, root out dark money, and rebuild public trust from the ground up.
LS
by Lisa Smart
20 Sep 2026
Transport
Getting the Nation Walking, Wheeling and Cycling
Liberal Democrats believe active travel is not just transport policy - it is preventive healthcare, environmental action, and economic common sense.
OG
20 Sep 2026
Latest UK News
Making Music Matter
Liberal Democrat members have passed a new policy to safeguard creators from AI exploitation, support grassroots venues, tear down barriers to touring, and rebuild music education for every child.
AS
20 Sep 2026