More success for Lib Dems in local elections
The local elections on May 2nd saw growing support for the Liberal Democrats both nationally and locally.
MV
6 May 2024
Chris Coghlan
Lib Dem MP for Dorking & Horley
Local Plan goes to final consultation
The preparation of the new Mole Valley Local Plan is entering its final stages as a consultation has been opened on the "Main modifications".
MV
4 Mar 2024
Action on Green Belt Breaches
In a significant success for local planning and environmental protection, Mole Valley District Council has successfully secured injunctions.
MV
3 Mar 2024
Skills and employment support for local residents
The Mole Valley employment and skills hub ‘continues to deliver an outstanding programme’.
MV
3 Mar 2024
Our new hospital - faster bigger better… but where is it?
The planned new emergency critical care hospital in Sutton will benefit all those who live in Ashtead. It is closer to the village than crumbling St Helier - where the most serious emergency cases are currently taken. But where is it?
MV
2 Mar 2024
Rural “Appropriate Speed Limit” Project Implemented
Appropriate speed limits are replacing national default 60mph speed limits in the rural lanes across the Parishes of Wotton, Abinger and Ockley and the Villages of Coldharbour and Westcott.
MV
26 Feb 2024
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Chris Coghlan
Chris Coghlan Welcomes halt to Horse Hill Drilling
Chris praises work of local campaigners in holding UKOG to account.
29 Oct 2024
Chris Coghlan
Chris Coghlan on LBC talking about SEND
Last night Chris was on Ian Dale’s LBC show talking about the national crisis in special needs provision and what a better special needs education system might look like.
9 Oct 2024
Chris Coghlan
Update on the repair works in Dorking's West Street
Chris Coghlan MP for Dorking & Horley interviewed September 20th on BBC Radio Surrey about the ongoing works in Dorking's West Street.
20 Sep 2024
Chris Coghlan
Sinkhole in Dorking's West Street
Chris Coghlan, MP for Dorking & Horley, and Hazel Watson, County Councillor, visited the site of the sinkhole in Dorking’s West Street, and are keeping up the pressure on Thames Water to fix the issue.
5 Sep 2024
National Lib Dem News
Environment
The Clean Water Authority
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
16 Sep 2024
Supporting the Future of Music
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.
LD
16 Sep 2024