Dorking South & Holmwoods YFS grants
Find out which local organisations have been nominated fro grants
10 Jun 2025
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Sam Mearing elected in Horley West
Liberal Democrat Sam Mearing secures 62% of the vote to secure place on Horley Town Council.
7 Jun 2025
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
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
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Treasury
Chris calls Chancellor to participate in multilateral defence negotiations
The UK is the third highest defence spender in NATO, but our actual defence capability and output suggests otherwise.
27 Mar 2026
Working for the community
Chris calls out pothole-ridden roads
The pothole by Debbie’s house was filled last month but is already disintegrating.
2 Apr 2026
Mental Capacity Act
The government commits to reforming the Mental Capacity Act
Tonight, on national ITV news, Wes Streeting the Health Secretary confirmed that the Mental Capacity Act will indeed be reformed.
27 Mar 2026
SEND
Chris welcomes government commitment to Betchwood Vale Academy
They have committed to the planning application for the SEND school.
26 Mar 2026
Foreign policy
Chris presses government on plans for a post-conflict region where Iran has the upper-hand
Sadly and predictably, Iran appears to have achieved escalation dominance by closing the Strait of Hormuz.
27 Mar 2026
Treasury
Chris challenges Chancellor to increase defence spending
I challenged her on Treasury Select Committee to increase spending to 3% of GDP.
27 Mar 2026
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