Surrey families know the real story behind Conservative claims
Surrey's Conservative leader is trying to rewrite history as his council faces dissolution - but families across our county know the real story of Tory failure
20 Jun 2025
Runnymede Liberal Democrats
Working Hard for Runnymede All Year Round
Local News
New £1.3 million fund puts Runnymede communities in control of local improvements
Runnymede Borough Council has launched an exciting new £1.3 million fund that will directly benefit local residents through improved infrastructure and enhanced public spaces across the borough.
11 Jun 2025
Putting care at the heart of politics: Ed Davey's message resonates in Runnymede
How the Liberal Democrat leader's deeply personal approach to politics is already making a difference locally
29 May 2025
Runnymede Council meetings now live streamed: A win for transparency
After years of advocacy by Liberal Democrat councillors, Runnymede Borough Council has finally introduced live streaming for council meetings, making local democracy more accessible to residents across the borough.
21 May 2025
Financial Inclusion Project transforms lives in Runnymede
Runnymede Borough Council's innovative financial inclusion project has delivered remarkable results since its launch in April 2024, helping vulnerable residents manage debt while recovering in excess of £1.5 million for the council.
10 May 2025
Runnymede Council supports 3 Unitaries for Surrey in reorganisation plans
The Government has prioritised a major shake-up of local government in Surrey that would see Runnymede Borough Council and Surrey County Council replaced by new "unitary authorities."
26 Mar 2025
Surrey County Council News
Delay to county elections is assault on democracy
Surrey Lib Dems are outraged that the 2025 county elections have now been delayed until 2026.
6 Feb 2025
Surrey Lib Dems give council budget a 'thumbs down'
At the Full Council meeting on 04 February the Lib Dem group voted against the budget put forward by the Conservative administration.
6 Feb 2025
Lib Dems Secure Commitment Towards SEND Panel Improvements
At Surrey County Council’s Cabinet meeting on 28 January, Councillor Liz Townsend (Cranleigh & Ewhurst) successfully secured approval for her proposal to automatically include the SEN case officer in panel meetings.
31 Jan 2025
Surrey Lib Dems fight move to delay county council elections to 2026
Surrey County Council held an extraordinary meeting on 08 January so that Members could debate the Leader of the Council’s decision to request the new Labour government’s agreement to push back the county elections by 12 months.
9 Jan 2025
Lib Dems Accuse Surrey County Council of Stifling Debate on Key Issues
The Liberal Democrats in Surrey have accused the Conservative administration of Surrey County Council of shutting down meaningful debate on crucial issues affecting vulnerable children during yesterday’s full council meeting.
11 Dec 2024
End of the line for controversial active travel scheme
Surrey County Council’s Cabinet meeting held on 26 November saw a disappointing end to the controversial active travel scheme that had been proposed for London Road, Burpham.
27 Nov 2024
UK Lib Dem news
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025
Windrush Day 2025
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
20 Jun 2025
LGBT+
Pride Month 2025
So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
ED
1 Jun 2025