"Failure to act would be unforgivable" - Lib Dems push for Ukraine support
Lib Dems call for emergency legislation on Monday to seize Russian assets and support Ukraine
3 Mar 2025
Runnymede Liberal Democrats
Working Hard for Runnymede All Year Round
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Energy companies must now collaborate with local communities on energy initiatives
The Liberal Democrats have secured an important victory for local communities in their fight for a greater voice in renewable energy projects.
28 Feb 2025
Runnymede communities under threat from Labour's Heathrow plans
The Liberal Democrats have reaffirmed their opposition to Heathrow's third runway following Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves' surprising announcement supporting the expansion.
30 Jan 2025
Lib Dems Push to Restore Youth Opportunities with Europe
The Liberal Democrats are leading efforts to restore opportunities for young British people to live, work and study in Europe through a new parliamentary bill introduced this week.
17 Jan 2025
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 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
Surrey County Council News
171,417 children in Surrey not seen by an NHS dentist in the last 12 months.
171,417 children in Surrey not seen by an NHS dentist in the last 12 months. 830,842 of Surrey’s adults not seen by an NHS dentist in the past 2 years Lib Dems call for boost to NHS dentistry.
29 Sep 2023
Lib Dem councillor uses grant to support work of Sunbury foodbank
Harry Boparai, Lib Dem divisional member for Sunbury Common and Ashford Common, is delighted that his allocation under the ‘Small Community Projects Fund’ has gone to St Saviour’s Church in Sunbury-on-Thames
27 Sep 2023
Surrey Lib Dems voice concerns over fire service’s tall buildings policy
The report from the latest HMICFRS inspection of Surrey Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS) paints a disappointing picture, in which of the 11 areas of operation inspected, just one was rated as ‘Good’, three as ‘Adequate’ and seven as ‘Requires Improvement’.
25 Sep 2023
Lib Dem councillor reports success on local land issue
A plot of vacant land in Heathcroft Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames is still up for sale after failing to attract a buyer at a recent auction, thanks to the action of Lib Dem councillor Harry Boparai, Divisional Member for Sunbury Common and Ashford Common.
20 Sep 2023
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.
12 Sep 2023
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.
30 Aug 2023
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Black History Month 2024
October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.
CJ
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Ed Davey's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
17 Sep 2024
Carers
A Fair Deal for Family Carers
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
LD
17 Sep 2024