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
Treasury
Chris asks former OBR chairs about the volatility of their forecasts
I asked them if I want being harsh by describing their forecasts as "finger in the air".
27 Feb 2026
SEND
Chris welcomes progress on Betchwood Vale local SEND school
I have been calling for this since my election.
25 Feb 2026
SEND
Chris calls to protect children's rights
This week the government announced its long-awaited reforms to the SEND system.
23 Feb 2026
SEND
Chris shares 1253 testimonies of nationwide council mismanagement on SEND
Families across the country have shared 1253 accounts exposing unlawful, harmful, or unethical behaviour by 134 local authorities.
23 Feb 2026
Cost of Living
Chris pushes SWR on contactless fare increases
They told me they are aware of the issue and are working with the government to see what can be done.
19 Feb 2026
SEND
Chris exposes Surrey County Council alleged lawbreaking on Adult Social Care on ITV National News
SCC have allegedly carried out illegal and negligent needs assessments to implement cuts to care hours for adults with learning disabilities without justification. This is part of changes to how they contract adult social care, known as the DPS
13 Feb 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