Voters back Lib Dems in local elections
Conservatives lose Council seats
MV
16 May 2023
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
More bumps in pot-holed roads - another example of Tory mismanagement
With well over half a billion potholes in Britain's roads, local LibDem Prospective Parliamentary candidate Helen Maguire says the government has demonstrated another example of their inability to properly manage the country - including its infrastructure.
20 Apr 2023
Meadowbank – Sale will only go ahead if Community Football is protected for the long term
Accepting Dorking Wanderers' offer for the freehold of the Meadowbank stadium would release funds to invest in other community facilities across Mole Valley, while ensuring Surrey FA can continue to provide community football in Dorking for the next 45 years.
31 Mar 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.
26 Feb 2023
Liberal Democrats overcome formidable financial obstacles to secure sound, sustainable Council budget
The Mole Valley District Council budget for 2023/24 was approved at a Council meeting on 21st February.
26 Feb 2023
£400 energy grant applications go live
The Government has now announced that those people who were ineligible for the £400 rebate off their electricity bills can now apply via the Gov.uk website under the "Energy Bills Support Scheme". The affected households are ones that do not have a direct contract with an electricity supplier, including many in Park Homes, almshouses, sheltered accommodation and houses of multiple occupation.
25 Feb 2023
News from Chris Coghlan MP
NHS
Chris meets patients affected by Dorking Audiology's closure
John’s chemotherapy treatment means he is not well enough to travel by bus to Kingston Hospital for his audiology appointments.
31 Jul 2025
Treasury
What does it take to make AI work for the UK economy?
I recently welcomed Professor Michael Jacobides and London Business School faculty to Parliament to unpack how we move from AI hype to meaningful impact.
29 Jul 2025
Working for the community
Chris calls on the government to fix the driving test booking system
The AA say learners typically wait 22 weeks - or pay eye-watering fees to third parties - to book a driving test.
26 Jul 2025
NHS
Residents in Horley deserve primary care infrastructure
I met with the Housing Minister to discuss the 7 years residents of Westvale Park have waited for their promised GP surgery.
25 Jul 2025
SEND
SEND parents drive 100 mile round trip on school run
Daisy thrives at her specialist school - but her parents have to drive 100 miles every day to get her there and back.
24 Jul 2025
Working for the community
Horse Hill oil field must be restored to woodland
Financial backing to restore Horse Hill to woodland is in doubt.
24 Jul 2025
National Lib Dem News
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026