Lib Dems oppose Tory move to cancel elections
Lib Dems are asking the government to reject Surrey County Council’s undemocratic proposal to cancel the elections due in May 2025.
3 Jan 2025
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Mole Valley adopts new Local Plan
Council adopts the new Local Plan after years of development
17 Oct 2024
20mph Speed Limit for Dorking Town Roads
New 20mph speed limits on some roads in Dorking
MV
7 Oct 2024
It's BETTER now
Local authorities have a central role to play in the provision of community sport and recreation facilities. Find out more about the new partnership between GLL and MVDC and what it means for Leatherhead Leisure Centre.
MV
1 Oct 2024
Efforts to prevent Homelessness praised
Mole Valley District Council's Housing team has been highly praised for their strategies aimed at preventing homelessness and assisting people to stay in their homes or to find somewhere they can afford to live.
MV
25 Sep 2024
Info for businesses affected by West Street closure
Click to see a letter explaining how to claim from Thames Water.
MV
23 Sep 2024
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Working for the community
Chris welcomes action on hazardous rubbish site
I complained to the Environment Agency three times in the last year after local concerns.
5 May 2026
Working for the community
Chris praises Dorking Banking Hub permanent location
It will be operating out of the old NatWest building.
1 May 2026
Working for the community
Chris calls out government response to rail fares increase
The Department for Transport has replied to my letter urging action on price increases after contactless was introduced.
1 May 2026
Working for the community
Chris criticises Capita pension delays
Some are delaying their retirement because they are not receiving payments.
30 Apr 2026
Foreign policy
Chris presses government on defence bonds reports
The press is reporting they are considering issuing defence bonds.
28 Apr 2026
Working for the community
Chris calls out commission on park home sales
Many tell me they're pressured into selling so site owners can collect 10% commission.
28 Apr 2026
National Lib Dem News
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
by Calum Miller
15 Mar 2026
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026