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
SEND
Surrey County Council calls Kathryn to dissuade her from pursuing an EHCP
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.
7 Aug 2025
NHS
Chris works with Specsavers to bring Audiology services back to Dorking
Specsavers are bringing NHS audiology services to Dorking and will soon be able to treat new patients!
4 Aug 2025
Treasury
Cancer patients being priced out of travel insurance by £3000
Chris questions FCA on cancer patients being priced out of travel insurance by £3000.
4 Aug 2025
SEND
Chris asks SEND parents to stand for Council
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.
1 Aug 2025
Working for the community
Chris addresses asylum seeker hotels in Horley
I have written to the Home Secretary asking her what the government’s plans are to close or reduce asylum seeker hotels in my constituency
31 Jul 2025
NHS
Chris meets patients affected by Dorking Audiology's closure
John’s chemotherapy treatment means he is not well enough to travel by bus to Kingston Hospital for his audiology appointments.
31 Jul 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