The Conservative plot to cancel Surrey's elections
The Surrey Conservatives are trying to seize the opportunity to use English Devolution as an excuse to cancel this year’s May elections.
5 Jan 2025
Runnymede Liberal Democrats
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Runnymede Finances Update
Following the formation of the new Alliance leadership in May 2024 we are pleased to announce that the Non Statutory – Best Value Notice, issued by the Government in December 2023, has now been lifted.
30 Dec 2024
Runnymede Council's £2.5 Million Energy Efficiency Drive
Runnymede Borough Council is pleased to announce the start of a £2.5 million energy efficiency initiative targeting over 160 council-owned homes.
29 Nov 2024
Meet Your Local Lib Dem Candidate for Ottershaw
Hello! I'm Ronan McCaughey, and like many of you, I fell in love with our wonderful Ottershaw community when I moved here 10 years ago.
21 Nov 2024
Time for root and branch House of Lords reform
This week’s vote on the Bill to remove the remaining 92 hereditary peers from the House of Lords is a step in the right direction. But we need to go further.
12 Nov 2024
The future of The Rose and Olive Branch pub hangs in the balance
Virginia Water Councillor Karin Rowsell is expressing support for the Rose and Olive Branch to continue as a pub after its current tenants finish trading this Christmas.
7 Nov 2024
Surrey County Council News
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
County Council backs down in attempt to block review of £6 million London Road walking and cycling scheme decision
Surrey County Council has backed down after originally telling members of the public and councillors that the decision not to proceed with a walking and cycling scheme for London Road did not count as a formal decision...
11 Nov 2024
Councillor welcomes plans for 20mph limit on Dorking Town roads
Dorking Town centre is set to have a 20mph speed limit following Surrey County Council’s decision to introduce “appropriate” speed limits throughout the County earlier this year.
7 Oct 2024
Councillor funds welcome boost to local youth services
Harry Boparai is delighted to have been able to give a welcome boost to youth services in his Sunbury Common and Ashford Common division, using the discretionary funding available to him as a county councillor.
30 Sep 2024
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Protecting children from sexual abuse
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
MW
8 Jan 2025
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New Year Message
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
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31 Dec 2024
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This Christmas, Love is Enough
A new charity single to support young carers
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29 Nov 2024