Exciting step forward in the journey to Transforming Leatherhead
In a key decision last week, the Lib Dem Cabinet approved the terms of the 50:50 partnership with Kier to move forwards with Transform Leatherhead.
MV
22 Jul 2023
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Hospitals serving Surrey lose 8,588 bed days to Social Care backlogs
New research published by the Liberal Democrats has revealed the impact of the social care crisis on the NHS trusts covering Surrey*, with medically fit patients left stuck in hospital beds waiting for care.
MV
19 Jul 2023
Over 90% of bike thefts go unsolved in Surrey
New analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that 991 bike theft cases in Surrey were closed in 2022 without a suspect being identified - a shocking 91.9% of total reported cases.
MV
14 Jul 2023
Somerton and Frome by-election
Team from Mole Valley help the Lib Dem campaign to win the Somerton & Frome by-election
MV
9 Jul 2023
60+ EV Chargers installed and live
New chargepoints in Mole Valley car parks now live for local residents and visitors.
MV
4 Jul 2023
Councillor gives career talk
Ben Wall visits Howard of Effingham School.
MV
4 Jul 2023
News from Chris Coghlan MP
SEND
Chris Coghlan MP calls for the Education Secretary to directly intervene in Surrey County Council
I have written with Lib Dem MPs in Surrey to the Department for Education, stating how we have lost confidence in Surrey County Council and it's ability to deliver SEND services. We request the Secretary of State intervenes immediately.
13 Feb 2025
Working for the community
Chris Coghlan Welcomes halt to Horse Hill Drilling
Chris praises work of local campaigners in holding UKOG to account.
29 Oct 2024
SEND
Chris talks SEND crisis on LBC
Last night Chris was on Ian Dale’s LBC show talking about the national crisis in special needs provision and what a better special needs education system might look like.
9 Oct 2024
Thames Water
Update on the repair works in Dorking's West Street
Chris Coghlan MP for Dorking & Horley interviewed September 20th on BBC Radio Surrey about the ongoing works in Dorking's West Street.
20 Sep 2024
Thames Water
Sinkhole in Dorking's West Street
Chris Coghlan, MP for Dorking & Horley, and Hazel Watson, County Councillor, visited the site of the sinkhole in Dorking’s West Street, and are keeping up the pressure on Thames Water to fix the issue.
5 Sep 2024
National Lib Dem News
Home Affairs
Improving Access To Justice
Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.
BM
by Ben Maguire
22 Sep 2025
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Housing
Ending Fleecehold and the Great Property Rip-Off
Millions of people are still trapped in England’s broken leasehold system. Our plan will end the leasehold rip-off, strengthen building safety, and give residents the control, fairness, and dignity they deserve in their own homes.
GA
22 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Protecting the Rights of Hong Kongers
Hong Kongers living in the UK, and across the world, face an increasingly robust and alarming campaign of transnational repression from Beijing. Our new policy will protect pro-democracy activists and ensure this intimidation has no place in the UK.
LT
22 Sep 2025