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
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Vision for riverside in Leatherhead
The long-awaited initial concept plans for the Riverside in Leatherhead were recently revealed.
MV
29 Nov 2023
The District Council is progressing its Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan
The Lib Dem led District Council have ensured that the proposals which involved cutting down mature trees on the Westcott Road will not be taken forward.
MV
26 Nov 2023
No post today, again
As the cost of a First-Class stamp rises to £1.25, there is no sign of any improvement to the appalling delivery service that residents in Dorking and wider Mole Valley have been subjected to for the last six months.
MV
13 Nov 2023
Mole Valley’s Lib Dem Council is developing ambitious plans to improve Dorking town centre
Mole Valley’s Lib Dem Council is developing ambitious plans to improve our town and complete projects that have been on hold for a long time.
MV
13 Nov 2023
Resurfacing needed in Newdigate
The multi purpose surface directly outside the Community Centre on the Brocus in Newdigate has fallen into disrepair and is not fit for purpose.
MV
10 Nov 2023
News from Chris Coghlan MP
SEND
Chris calls out Surrey County Council's false statement to the BBC
Conservative Cllr Helyn Clack gave a misleading statement to the BBC in relation to routine lawbreaking by Surrey County Council concerning children.
5 Mar 2026
SEND
Chris asks government to protect vulnerable children
In my adjournment debate I spoke about 3 SEND children who all avoidably killed themselves in part due to local authority failures.
3 Mar 2026
Foreign policy
Chris urges Prime Minister to protect Iranian protesters
I support the Prime Minister’s view in favour of a negotiated settlement, given the risks of regime change, but it must include protections against retaliation for protesters.
3 Mar 2026
Working for the community
Chris calls out DVLA licence delays
Marbelia was mistakenly registered as dead by the DVLA. She only found out when she tried to renew her licence.
2 Mar 2026
SEND
Chris uncovers routine lawbreaking by Surrey County Council on SEND
They have ignored court directions 38 times in eleven weeks during legal proceedings.
4 Mar 2026
Treasury
Chris asks former OBR chairs about the volatility of their forecasts
I asked them if I want being harsh by describing their forecasts as "finger in the air".
27 Feb 2026
National Lib Dem News
Environment & Nature
Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
PH
21 Sep 2026
LGBTQ+
Restoring Trans Rights
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026