Gatwick Expansion Plans
Gatwick have announced expansion plans, read about how we are opposing these plans!
MV
20 Aug 2023
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Update from the Leader of Mole Valley District Council
The Leader of Mole Valley District Council, Stephen Cooksey (Lib Dem), has provided an update on Gatwick Airport's plans for expansion, the ongoing issue of postal deliveries in our area and more.
MV
14 Aug 2023
Liberal Democrats call for more Business Rates to stay in Mole Valley.
Mole Valley is allowed to retain only 3.1% of its business rates - the second lowest level in the country. Local Conservatives opposed a LibDem motion calling on the Government to urgently review this level of funding.
MV
27 Jul 2023
Banking Hub Survey completes
The Lib Dem Administration at MVDC have been concerned about the loss of banks in our towns for several years, prompting a motion in January 2022 following which we wrote to the Chancellor.
MV
22 Jul 2023
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
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
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Working for the community
Bookham Accessibility issues
An alleyway off Bookham's Eastwick Park Avenue is completely inaccessible to disabled users.
23 Jun 2025
Working for the community
Better safety measures required
The junction between Meath Green Lane and Westvale Park in Horley has significant safety concerns.
31 May 2025
Working for the community
Chris helps residents affected by holiday parking
Gatwick holidaymakers clog up Horley residential parking.
10 Jun 2025
Working for the community
Chris demands Surrey County Council keeps its promises
The Conservative County Council shut down Bookham Youth Centre in 2019, leaving children and teenagers without constructive after school activities.
29 Jul 2025
Working for the community
Chris demands better communication from Surrey Highways
Chris asks Surrey Highways to not unnecessarily alarm elderly residents.
13 May 2025
Working for the community
Massetts Road accessibility issues
Lack of accessibility on Massetts Road due to parking.
12 May 2025
National Lib Dem News
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
