Communities first in Mole Valley
A major programme targeting services, the environment, and High Streets is underway.
19 Sep 2024
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
The Leret Partnership - thanks for your feedback
The drop-ins held by the Joint Venture for the Bull Hill and Swan Centre redevelopment have had a very good turnout, with over 500 people attending the four in-person events.
MV
16 Sep 2024
Update regarding the Thames Water repair works in Dorking's West Street
Some positive news on Dorking’s West Street closure because of a sinkhole. County Councillors Stephen Cooksey and Hazel Watson have received an update from Thames Water.
MV
15 Sep 2024
Council Leader writes to CEO of Thames Water
The leader of the Liberal Democrat-led Mole Valley District Council, Stephen Cooksey, has sent a letter to the CEO of Thames Water to highlight the urgency of repairs needed in West Street, after a sinkhole has closed the road to traffic.
MV
12 Sep 2024
Sticky problem tackled in Leatherhead
Normal street cleaning methods don’t deal with unsightly blobs of gum blighting the street scene in most town and city centres.
MV
25 Aug 2024
Mole Valley Council backs LibDem motion on Climate Change
Council calls on Secretary of State for Energy and Net Zero to clarify support for Local Authorities in working to combat Climate Change.
MV
21 Jul 2024
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Treasury
Chris challenges Chancellor to increase defence spending
I asked the Chancellor if the government have learnt from previous mistakes.
11 Mar 2026
Cost of Living
Chris demands action on rising costs to local business
I'm calling for an immediate reduction in VAT.
6 Mar 2026
SEND
Chris calls out Surrey County Council's false statement to the BBC
Conservative Cllr Helyn Clack gave a misleading statement to the BBC in relation to routine lawbreaking by Surrey County Council concerning children.
5 Mar 2026
SEND
Chris asks government to protect vulnerable children
In my adjournment debate I spoke about 3 SEND children who all avoidably killed themselves in part due to local authority failures.
3 Mar 2026
Foreign policy
Chris urges Prime Minister to protect Iranian protesters
I support the Prime Minister’s view in favour of a negotiated settlement, given the risks of regime change, but it must include protections against retaliation for protesters.
3 Mar 2026
Working for the community
Chris calls out DVLA licence delays
Marbelia was mistakenly registered as dead by the DVLA. She only found out when she tried to renew her licence.
2 Mar 2026
National Lib Dem News
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
by Ed Davey
14 Mar 2026
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