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Reasons to vote Liberal Democrat

Runnymede is traditionally a very Conservative area but, having broken the mould in 2019 with 3 elected Liberal Democrat councillors, we are proving that we are different to previous councillors. We regularly communicate with local residents using newsletters and email to provide updates of Runnymede Borough Council issues and developments. We promise to respond to you by phone, email or through social media and we always listen to residents & represent your views in the council. Local residents are invited to our regular, monthly surgeries to share their concerns and ask for advice. Good reasons to vote Liberal Democrat on 4th May.

Community Speed Watch in Virginia Water

Karin Rowsell, the LibDem candidate for Virginia Water, has been at the heart of setting up the Community Speed Watch down Stroude Road in Virginia Water.

Our Promise to You 2023

Our Promise to You 2023

Our Promise to You 2023

Runnymede Conservatives Reckless Borough Spending

The Conservative Administration of Runnymede Borough Council, with the support of an Ottershaw Independent Councillor, pushed through an unbudgeted spend of £170K to recruit a second Assistant Chief Executive at the December Corporate Management committee, held on 15th December. This is at a time when the Council's budget is under severe pressure.

In memory of David Goodwin

Surrey Lib Dems were very sad to learn of the passing of David Goodwin, former Lib Dem county councillor and husband of current member Angela Goodwin.

Surrey Lib Dems welcome overdue changes to DIY waste disposal

Surrey Lib Dems have welcomed the news that Surrey County Council will finally be amending its policy on the free disposal of DIY waste by residents at its Community Recycling Centres.

ULEZ expansion: Commuters in Surrey left high and dry with over 155,000 facing new charge

The Liberal Democrats have hit out at the Conservative Government and Labour Mayor for playing politics over the expansion of ULEZ whilst ignoring the concerns of commuters outside London.

Surrey County Council still ignoring its own government by charging householders for DIY waste 

The Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have slammed the Conservative administration for ignoring their own Government’s demand to stop charging local residents for bringing DIY waste to local tips.

Hospitals serving Surrey lose 8,588 bed days to social care backlogs

New research published by the Liberal Democrats has revealed the impact of the social care crisis on the NHS trusts covering Surrey*, with medically fit patients left stuck in hospital beds waiting for care.

GP “retirement time bomb” in Surrey revealed with 24% nearing retirement 

124 fully qualified GPs are over 55, 24% of total number in Surrey Heartlands area that covers most of Surrey. Lib Dems warn of GP "retirement time bomb" facing local communities with almost 1 in 4 heading towards retirement age. Will Forster, Leader of Surrey Lib Dems is calling for the Government to set out a clear plan to recruit more GPs in NHS workforce plan. The Liberal Democrats have warned of a "GP retirement time bomb," after new research by the party reveals almost one in four family doctors are nearing retirement age.