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
SEND
Chris has continued support from the Ombudsman over SEND
The Ombudsman has written to the Ministry of Local Government about concerns myself and Al Pinkerton MP have raised.
1 Dec 2025
Working for the community
Chris gets VodafoneThree to improve phone reception
After getting them to improve reception in Dorking, I asked about coverage issues elsewhere.
28 Nov 2025
Treasury
Chris calls on OBR to assess robustness of forecasts
I spoke on UK productivity and the robustness of OBR forecasts following the Budget.
26 Nov 2025
SEND
Chris refers Surrey County Council to Ombudsman
I made a formal complaint with Al Pinkerton MP to the Local Government Ombudsman about Surrey County Council over SEND.
25 Nov 2025
SEND
Chris backed by Education Select Committee over SEND crisis
The Committee has told me they share many of my concerns.
25 Nov 2025
Working for the community
Chris gets Travelodge to finally resurface car park
After many years, Travelodge have finally begun resurfacing works at their Dorking site.
21 Nov 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