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
A new chapter in Surrey's SEND provision
I met with Cllr Jonathan Hulley, Surrey County Council's new Cabinet Member for Children and LifeLong Learning.
3 Jul 2025
NHS
Closure of Audiology Services at Dorking Community Hospital
Many constituents have reported the overnight closure of audiology services and relocation of the department to Kingston Hospital.
7 Jul 2025
Working for the community
Assisted dying vote
My Catholic Priest publicly announced at every mass that he was denying me Holy Communion following the assisted dying vote.
29 Jun 2025
Thames Water
Horley Sewage Success
Mitigation works have started at Horley Sewage Treatment Site.
11 Jul 2025
Treasury
Chris urges Chief Secretary to the Treasury to invest in R&D bonds
During a Treasury Committee meeting, I questioned Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Committee about defence spending.
25 Jun 2025
Treasury
Is AI a net job creator or destroyer?
Watch me ask Professor Sandra Wachter from the University of Oxford about the use of AI in financial services.
24 Jun 2025
National Lib Dem News
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
by Lisa Smart
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
Education, Children & Schools
Certainty for Ukrainian Children Living in the UK
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.
LS
22 Sep 2025