With the news that the last bank in Leatherhead is to close in July, Lib Dem Councillors have met with the Chamber of Commerce and Officers at MVDC to move forward with an application for a banking hub in Leatherhead, to serve the whole of the North of the District.
On the 25th of January, a Government minister admitted yet another delay for Park Home residents (and other households without a direct electricity contract) to receive the £400 energy rebate.
At an Extraordinary Council meeting on Monday 17th January, councillors of all parties voted to support the Liberal Democrat initiative to request a Main Modificaiton to the new Local Plan removing all undeveloped housing sites in the Green Belt from the Plan.
The Liberal Democrat administration is proposing to remove all Green Belt sites from the Mole Valley Local Plan. Engagement with the Government's Inspector, who is examining the plan, is being triggered via the calling of an Extra-ordinary Council meeting on 16th January. This follows indications, before Christmas, from the Secretary of State of intended changes in Government policy.
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Roger found out about Dorking Audiology's closure online and was never formally told by the NHS service.
I pressed the Minister for School Standards on what steps the Government is taking to deliver promised SEND schools.
Surrey County Council called Kathryn to dissuade her from pursuing an EHCP for her daughter, Evie who is 11 years old and has special education needs.
Specsavers are bringing NHS audiology services to Dorking and will soon be able to treat new patients!
Chris questions FCA on cancer patients being priced out of travel insurance by £3000.
Over 100 Surrey families have testified to lawbreaking, lying and gaslighting by Surrey County Council on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. SEND provision in Surrey needs to change.
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
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.
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.
