New Leader and Cabinet at Mole Valley Council
Find out about the new Lib Dem team leading the administration at Mole Valley
4 Jun 2025
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Stephen Cooksey decides to stand down as Leader of Mole Valley District Council
Stephen wants to devote more time to the challenge of establishing the new Unitary Council
9 May 2025
Mole Valley
Mole Valley District Council supports proposal for a new two unitary local authority
On Tuesday evening (6th May 2025), Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) voted to support the two unitary proposal as part of the plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Surrey. The Government will make a final decision this autumn.
6 May 2025
Lib Dem successes in Local elections
7th set of local election gains in a row for the Lib Dems
4 May 2025
Bradley Nelson elected in Holmwoods & Beare Green
Increased vote share for Lib Dems
24 Mar 2025
Transform Leatherhead Plans progress
New round of consultation
14 Feb 2025
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Foreign policy
Chris welcomes government seizing frozen Russian assets
The government has finally made progress in seizing $300bn in frozen Russian assets
29 Oct 2025
Treasury
Chris asks about economic benefits of early SEND intervention
I asked about the economic benefits of investing in the SEND system and questioned how many lives could be saved.
3 Nov 2025
Cost of Living
Chris proposes productivity rising tax cuts on intellectual property
The Times is reporting that the Chancellor may adopt my proposals to fill up to 20% (£5bn) of the Chancellor's fiscal black hole.
13 Oct 2025
NHS
Chris urges NHS to review Covid booster jab eligibility
David has MND, has to sleep connected to a ventilator, is regarded clinically at risk, but is not eligible for a free Covid booster jab.
15 Oct 2025
SEND
Chris exposes 117 local authorities' illegal treatment of children
Over 650 families have told me about their experiences of unlawful behaviour by local authorities.
17 Oct 2025
Working for the community
Chris calls for action over Box Hill water outages
Residents are often left without water in Box Hill due to frequent power outages.
20 Oct 2025
National Lib Dem News
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Migration
Building a Fair Asylum System
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
LS
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
VC
23 Sep 2025