October update from the Climate Change Cabinet Member
Hello everyone, there is plenty going on as usual!
31 Oct 2022
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
There is a better way
Amidst the chaos, sleaze and attempts to dodge accountability from this Tory Government, your locally elected Lib Dem-led Council is working hard to defend services and show what honest and accountable government looks like.
16 Oct 2022
Prioritising Action on Climate Change
Since winning control of Mole Valley District Council, the Lib Dems have implemented Phase 1 of their Action Plan to mitigate Climate Change...
16 Oct 2022
Lib Dems demand water companies pay over sewage dumping
New analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed Britain's nine biggest water companies made a total £2.8bn in operating profits last year. Thames Water, which is responsible for waste water in our area and dumps sewage into the River Mole at its Pixham works, made £488.8m in 2020/21.
16 Oct 2022
Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) Declares an Ecology Emergency
As the Climate Change Cabinet Member, Claire Malcomson led the Liberal Democrat Administration's Motion in the Council Chamber, working cross party to Declare an Ecology Emergency. MVDC is one of only 15% of councils to do this and is proud to spearhead this initiative.
12 Oct 2022
September update from the Cabinet Member for Climate Change
As your Climate Change Cabinet Member, I am making sure lots is going on: The 24th September is the first day of The Great Big Green Week, which runs until 2nd October. Mole Valley District Council is supporting this by asking our residents to make a pledge. The pledge will be for 2 months. It could be pledging to reuse a bottle or cup instead of using disposable ones, to pledging to share lifts with other parents or colleagues. Click here for ideas and how to join in
22 Sep 2022
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Working for the community
Balcombe Road accessibility issues
Accessibility is a constant struggle in Horley for some of my constituents.
14 Mar 2025
Working for the community
Success at the Dorking Travelodge car park
Potholes and litter left this car park looking undesirable. I have been working with local residents and the CEO of Travelodge to fix the issue.
13 May 2025
Working for the community
Surrey Highways take a month to fill 6 metre long pothole
I was alerted to an extremely dangerous 6 metre pothole on Ifield Road.
20 Feb 2025
NHS
Good News for The Molebridge GP Practice
A period of transition for Fetcham's Molebridge GP Practice.
7 Feb 2025
Thames Water
Broken manhole cover in Brockham
Broken pipes, failing sewage treatment works, and other issues are plaguing our area.
10 Jan 2025
Foreign policy
Chris argues for the use of seized Russian assets to defeat Putin
The G7 has the ability to seize $300 billion in Russian assets, we have the opportunity to help Ukraine win.
10 Jan 2025
National Lib Dem News
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
by Daisy Cooper
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026
Transport
Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
OG
14 Mar 2026