Can Mole Valley un-pause its new Local Plan?
Does the new version of the NPPF, released by the Government on 19th December, allow Mole Valley's draft Local Plan to move forward?
MV
21 Dec 2023
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Labour not fighting in Dorking & Horley
Good news for Mole Valley and Horley Lib Dems as it looks like Labour won’t contest the new parliamentary seat of Dorking & Horley. It's between Lib Dems and Conservatives here.
MV
19 Dec 2023
Royal Mail problems continue - please sign our petition
We need to hold the Royal Mail to account in Mole Valley and demand that they begin to provide a sufficient service according to their Universal Service Agreement - please sign our petition.
MV
14 Dec 2023
One million children not seen by an NHS dentist in South East England over the past year
Lib Dems call for boost to NHS dentistry so that no one is forced to pay hundreds of pounds for private care, along with cut to VAT on children’s toothpaste
MV
1 Dec 2023
Statement on Sondes Farm development
Statement from Dorking and Horley Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate Chris Coghlan and Mole Valley District Council Leader Stephen Cooksey on Sondes Place Farm Development
MV
30 Nov 2023
Vision for riverside in Leatherhead
The long-awaited initial concept plans for the Riverside in Leatherhead were recently revealed.
MV
29 Nov 2023
News from Chris Coghlan MP
SEND
Chris slams culture of dishonesty at Surrey County Council in Parliament
Improving Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Surrey requires the culture of dishonesty and lies at Surrey County Council to end.
8 Jul 2025
SEND
A new chapter in Surrey's SEND provision
I met with Cllr Jonathan Hulley, Surrey County Council's new Cabinet Member for Children and LifeLong Learning.
3 Jul 2025
NHS
Closure of Audiology Services at Dorking Community Hospital
Many constituents have reported the overnight closure of audiology services and relocation of the department to Kingston Hospital.
7 Jul 2025
Working for the community
Assisted dying vote
My Catholic Priest publicly announced at every mass that he was denying me Holy Communion following the assisted dying vote.
29 Jun 2025
Thames Water
Horley Sewage Success
Mitigation works have started at Horley Sewage Treatment Site.
11 Jul 2025
Treasury
Chris urges Chief Secretary to the Treasury to invest in R&D bonds
During a Treasury Committee meeting, I questioned Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Committee about defence spending.
25 Jun 2025
National Lib Dem News
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Migration
Building a Fair Asylum System
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
LS
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
VC
23 Sep 2025