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
Treasury
Chris asks the Government to think again on increased National Insurance contributions
I have been listening to the worries of Small Businesses across my constituency.
17 Feb 2025
Working for the community
Anti-social behaviour in our communities
Motorbike noise from illegally modified exhausts is a blight for many of my constituents.
23 Jun 2025
Treasury
Choosing to go to the moon
Chris and Professor Paolo Surico discuss research to improve the UK's productivity crisis.
17 Jun 2025
Clarion
Terminally ill and living in unacceptable conditions
I met my constituents, Mark and Tracy Bailey, who are living in unsuitable conditions in a Clarion home.
7 Mar 2025
NHS
Chris to meet with Housing Secretary about Westvale Park GP.
During Housing Oral Questions, I asked the Secretary of State for Housing to meet with me regarding the proposed GP Surgery for Westvale Park in my constituency.
3 Mar 2025
Treasury
Chris questions the Chancellor during the spending review
I asked the Chancellor about the London Business School's, Paolo Surico's research on how using public R&D, especially defence spending, can help raise economic productivity.
11 Jun 2025
National Lib Dem News
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
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.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
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.
IS
14 Mar 2026
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
14 Mar 2026