More success for Lib Dems in local elections
The local elections on May 2nd saw growing support for the Liberal Democrats both nationally and locally.
MV
6 May 2024
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Local Plan goes to final consultation
The preparation of the new Mole Valley Local Plan is entering its final stages as a consultation has been opened on the "Main modifications".
MV
4 Mar 2024
Action on Green Belt Breaches
In a significant success for local planning and environmental protection, Mole Valley District Council has successfully secured injunctions.
MV
3 Mar 2024
Skills and employment support for local residents
The Mole Valley employment and skills hub ‘continues to deliver an outstanding programme’.
MV
3 Mar 2024
Our new hospital - faster bigger better… but where is it?
The planned new emergency critical care hospital in Sutton will benefit all those who live in Ashtead. It is closer to the village than crumbling St Helier - where the most serious emergency cases are currently taken. But where is it?
MV
2 Mar 2024
Rural “Appropriate Speed Limit” Project Implemented
Appropriate speed limits are replacing national default 60mph speed limits in the rural lanes across the Parishes of Wotton, Abinger and Ockley and the Villages of Coldharbour and Westcott.
MV
26 Feb 2024
News from Chris Coghlan MP
SEND
Surrey County Council calls Kathryn to dissuade her from pursuing an EHCP
Surrey County Council called Kathryn to dissuade her from pursuing an EHCP for her daughter, Evie who is 11 years old and has special education needs.
7 Aug 2025
NHS
Chris works with Specsavers to bring Audiology services back to Dorking
Specsavers are bringing NHS audiology services to Dorking and will soon be able to treat new patients!
4 Aug 2025
Treasury
Cancer patients being priced out of travel insurance by £3000
Chris questions FCA on cancer patients being priced out of travel insurance by £3000.
4 Aug 2025
SEND
Chris asks SEND parents to stand for Council
Over 100 Surrey families have testified to lawbreaking, lying and gaslighting by Surrey County Council on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. SEND provision in Surrey needs to change.
1 Aug 2025
Working for the community
Chris addresses asylum seeker hotels in Horley
I have written to the Home Secretary asking her what the government’s plans are to close or reduce asylum seeker hotels in my constituency
31 Jul 2025
NHS
Chris meets patients affected by Dorking Audiology's closure
John’s chemotherapy treatment means he is not well enough to travel by bus to Kingston Hospital for his audiology appointments.
31 Jul 2025
National Lib Dem News
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Migration
Building a Fair Asylum System
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
LS
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
VC
23 Sep 2025