Tesco in Bookham High Street?
Tesco have applied to Mole Valley District Council for a premises licence at the old Co-op building at the top of Bookham High Street. The consultation closes on 4thMarch.
12 Feb 2022
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Cost of living crisis
The UK is facing a cost of living crisis. A combination of Brexit, the pandemic, and Inflation is pushing prices up for everyone.
7 Feb 2022
Submission of the Mole Valley Draft Local Plan
Submission of the Mole Valley Draft Local Plan to the Government Inspectorate - an important step for protecting our area and safeguarding our area against inappropriate and damaging development
4 Feb 2022
Action on spiking
Mole Valley District Council has updated its licensing policies to include additional safeguards in bars and clubs for anyone targeted in spiking and needle attacks. Bookham Councillor Elizabeth Daly, who took over as Chair of the Council's Licensing Committee last year, said:
2 Feb 2022
Let’s extend AONB to Bookham
Bookham Lib Dems are campaigning to extend the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), to give extra protection for our countryside.
2 Feb 2022
Balancing the budget
Liberal Democrat run Mole Valley District Council is planning to head off a hit to services of over £800,000 annually by making efficiency savings, generating new sources of income and increasing some charges - but still below the rate of inflation.
2 Feb 2022
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Foreign policy
Chris secures a meeting with the Minister of the Armed Forces
I asked the Minister about consequences for UK military intelligence sharing with Ukraine if President Trump cuts US sharing.
20 Jul 2025
Working for the community
Success in Balcombe Gardens!
After continued pressure, the Council have agreed to install parking restrictions on Balcombe Gardens and Haroldslea Close.
18 Jul 2025
Thames Water
Thames Water deny proper compensation
Watch Steve on ITV News after Thames Water denied him proper compensation.
16 Jul 2025
Working for the community
Royal mail misses delivery targets in every UK postcode
Just 72.3% of first-class deliveries in RH were delivered on time.
16 Jul 2025
SEND
SEND parents call for an independent judge lead inquiry into Surrey County Council's misconduct on ITV News
101 Surrey SEND families have given testimony to the Education Secretary, alongside Al Pinkerton MP and Chris Coghlan MP on gaslighting and lawbreaking by Surrey County Council
15 Jul 2025
NHS
Chris keeps the Government accountable on local NHS services
Specialist dental services at East Surrey Hospital - for children with additional needs and patients with specialist dental conditions - need urgent capital funding to relocate safely. The Government must support this vital service.
10 Jul 2025
National Lib Dem News
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
by Calum Miller
15 Mar 2026
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
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.
ED
14 Mar 2026