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
Treasury
Tolerable harm or tolerable failure
During a Treasury Select Committee hearing, I questioned the Chief Executive of the FCA, Nikhil Rathi on tolerable harm vs growth
10 Jun 2025
Thames Water
Chris takes ITV film crew to tackle Thames Water
When Thames Water sent my constituent Steve a cheque for £30 after devaluing his home 30% by dumping sewage in it, I asked an ITV film crew to help.
6 Jun 2025
Treasury
Trump Always Chickens Out
The TACO trade and what it means for global markets
6 Jun 2025
NHS
Chris calls for better SEND dental access on BBC Radio Surrey
I was on BBC Radio Surrey's Breakfast show discussing NHS dental services at East Surrey Hospital which may be under threat, as reported by BBC News.
6 Jun 2025
SEND
Lib Dem MPs welcome accountability for Surrey County Council SEND services with Cllrs Clare Curran and Maureen Attewell stepping down
Lib Dem MPs in Surrey are hopeful that this is the beginning of a process of accountability for Surrey County Council as Cllrs Clare Curran and Maureen Attewell step down from their roles in the Cabinet of the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning
21 May 2025
Mental Capacity Act
ITV News reports on Fiona's campaign
ITV news reports on Fiona's campaign to amend the Mental Capacity Act in honour of her autistic son, Christopher, whose life we believe could have been saved by this amendment.
21 May 2025
National Lib Dem News
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
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by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
