Mole Valley
Dorking Bandstand to be built at Meadowbank Park
Construction of the long-planned Dorking Bandstand in Meadowbank Park is finally due to begin.
2 Aug 2025
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Mole Valley
MVDC Signs End Poverty Pledge
On the 15th of July, MVDC unanimously agreed to sign the End Poverty Pledge and to add Poverty as a consideration in all Equality Impact Assessments on new Council policies.
2 Aug 2025
Mole Valley
Mole Valley Commits Investment to Community Infrastructure
Mole Valley District Council commits to how it will spend £24m raised from housing developments, on community infrastructure.
25 Jul 2025
Lib Dems win Bookham East & Eastwick Park by-election
Lawrence Penney joins Andrew Matthews & Elizabeth Daly as ward councillors
11 Jul 2025
Mole Valley
Affordable Housing in Mole Valley
MVDC developing a new Affordable Housing Strategy
3 Jul 2025
District Council Reports Strong Progress and Financial Stability for 2024/25
Prudent financial management allows the Council to set aside £100,000 for health and safety remedial works to playgrounds.
11 Jun 2025
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Working for the community
Chris demands better rural mobile signal following outages
Residents in Charlwood were without internet all day on Monday, made worse by the poor mobile signal in the area.
28 Oct 2026
SEND
Surrey SEND Reform Plan analysis reveals serious funding shortfall projections
Surrey County Council’s SEND reform plan sets Surrey up to continue to fail thousands of SEND children in their legal and basic human right to an education.
19 Oct 2026
SEND
Chris refers Surrey Police to Independent Office for Police Conduct
This follows details about their decision to drop two investigations into Officers at Surrey County Council.
23 Sep 2026
Treasury
Chris calls on Chancellor to push defence R&D
An increase in defence spending offers an opportunity to address our national security, economic and fiscal challenges together.
24 Sep 2026
Treasury
Treasury Committee Inquiry recommends longer OBR forecast horizons
I have been advocating for better long term economy policy making on the Treasury Committee.
23 Sep 2026
SEND
Chris calls on Council to publish draft SEND Reform Plan
Surrey County Council still haven’t published their draft SEND Reform Plan despite more than 40 local authorities sharing theirs
18 Sep 2026
National Lib Dem News
Transport
Tackling Illegal E-Bikes and Dangerous Riding
By clamping down on illegal supply chains, holding tech platforms to account, and keeping our pavements safe for pedestrians, the Liberal Democrats are ensuring our towns and cities remain safe, accessible, and active.
OG
by Olly Glover
22 Sep 2026
Environment & Nature
Restoring our Waters: Britain's Water Company Crisis
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for billpayers, protecting our waterways, and demanding a water system that serves the public interest.
TF
22 Sep 2026
Science & Technology
Sovereignty in the Age of AI
The Liberal Democrats are ready to establish the UK as a world leader in responsible, democratic AI - backing home-grown talent, protecting national security, and ensuring technology works for everyone.
VC
22 Sep 2026