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Mole Valley District Council reacts to number of bank closures

The Liberal Democrat led District Council Administration has issued a strong statement about bank closures in the district and is hoping to be consulted if any of the four remaining banks are proposed for closure. It is already too late to prevent two further Dorking branches closing this autumn. The possible updated guidance from FCA to banks may even come too late to keep some of remaining four branches, Nationwide in both towns, HSBC in Leatherhead and NatWest in Dorking.

Lib Dems keep momentum on Climate Change initiatives

Whilst the Government's strategy for Net Zero has been found unlawful, and not fit for purpose, the LibDem administration at Mole Valley has been keeping up its momentum locally to mitigate Climate Change.

YouGov MSP poll suggests Mole Valley could become LibDem at General Election

Park Homes energy rebate

Local Liberal Democrats have launched a campaign demanding that the Government changes the arrangements for paying the £400 energy rebate announced by the Chancellor in May

Local Plan is necessary but there is too much for Hookwood

As the by-election campaign begins, I want to explain where I stand on Mole Valley's Local Plan and, in particular, the inclusion of about 560 new homes on Green Belt land to the west of Hookwood.

It's a clear choice in Charlwood and Hookwood

It's a clear choice in Leatherhead

Update on support for local businesses in Mole Valley

Cllr Clayton Wellman, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Economy and Security, updates on the support the Council is providing to businesses across Mole Valley. Check out the video below.

Tory waste behind Council Tax rises

Conservative Surrey County Council and Police and Crime Commissioner increase Band D council tax by £87, Liberal Democrat run Mole Valley by less than £5.