Moving forwards to carbon neutral
One of the first actions after Liberal Democrats took control of the Council in 2019 was a resolution to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
MV
28 Jun 2023
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Surrey Police failed to attend 1,412 burglaries last year
Figures uncovered by the LibDems show that of the 2,768 burglaries reported in Surrey, the police only arrived at the scene in 1,356 instances - accounting for just 48.99% of cases. The number of unsolved burglaries in Surrey also soared, with 2,195 cases
MV
14 Jun 2023
Standing-up for carers
The Liberal Democrat’s Carer’s Leave Bill has just passed its final stage in Parliament.
MV
3 Jun 2023
Meadowbank café and soft-play
We are delighted to report that the popular children’s soft-play and café, adjacent to the playground at Meadowbank Park will re-open soon.
MV
3 Jun 2023
Ed Davey Targets Blue Wall
Liberal Democrat leader's visit to Mole Valley highlights scandal of sewage in the river but also hope for the NHS.
MV
26 Feb 2023
Meadowbank – Sale will only go ahead if Community Football is protected for the long term
How the Lib Dem administration plans to secure community football use if the sale of the freehold goes ahead
MV
31 Mar 2023
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Working for the community
Chris gets SES to fix Betchworth water tower
They'll be spending £600,000 to repair the roof and have now made the interim water pump remotely resettable
8 Dec 2025
SEND
Education Secretary intervenes on Surrey SEND
She has agreed to intervene with Surrey County Council on conduct concerns over SEND after Al Pinkerton and I delivered over 100 family testimonies to her in July.
19 Dec 2025
SEND
Surrey heads urge the Education Secretary to intervene over SEND
A group of headteachers representing over 300 primary schools across Surrey have written to the Education Secretary, urging her to intervene in Surrey County Council's SEND services
11 Dec 2025
Treasury
Chris questions OBR on increasing public investment
I asked them how they expect productivity and growth to improve when public investment is not increasing.
4 Dec 2025
Cost of Living
Chris urges government to boost UK productivity
My speech in the budget debate.
3 Dec 2025
Cost of Living
Chris says budget a 'second missed opportunity'
I spoke to BBC Politics South East about how it was another missed opportunity to address the fundamental challenges we face.
2 Dec 2025
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