Liberal Democrats overcome formidable financial obstacles to secure sound, sustainable Council budget
The Mole Valley District Council budget for 2023/24 was approved at a Council meeting on 21st February.
26 Feb 2023
Chris Coghlan
Lib Dem MP for Dorking & Horley
£400 energy grant applications go live
The Government has now announced that those people who were ineligible for the £400 rebate off their electricity bills can now apply via the Gov.uk website under the "Energy Bills Support Scheme". The affected households are ones that do not have a direct contract with an electricity supplier, including many in Park Homes, almshouses, sheltered accommodation and houses of multiple occupation.
25 Feb 2023
Banking in Leatherhead
With the news that the last bank in Leatherhead is to close in July, Lib Dem Councillors have met with the Chamber of Commerce and Officers at MVDC to move forward with an application for a banking hub in Leatherhead, to serve the whole of the North of the District.
2 Feb 2023
Energy rebate - further delay for Park Home residents
On the 25th of January, a Government minister admitted yet another delay for Park Home residents (and other households without a direct electricity contract) to receive the £400 energy rebate.
28 Jan 2023
Mole Valley Council approves Lib Dem bid to remove Green Belt sites from new Local Plan
At an Extraordinary Council meeting on Monday 17th January, councillors of all parties voted to support the Liberal Democrat initiative to request a Main Modificaiton to the new Local Plan removing all undeveloped housing sites in the Green Belt from the Plan.
17 Jan 2023
Liberal Democrats bid to remove all Green Belt sites from the Local Plan
The Liberal Democrat administration is proposing to remove all Green Belt sites from the Mole Valley Local Plan. Engagement with the Government's Inspector, who is examining the plan, is being triggered via the calling of an Extra-ordinary Council meeting on 16th January. This follows indications, before Christmas, from the Secretary of State of intended changes in Government policy.
5 Jan 2023
National Lib Dem News
Health, Care & the NHS
Saving our NHS
We believe everyone deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use.
LD
15 Sep 2024
Environment
National Nature Parks
The Liberal Democrats have laid out a bold and ambitious plan to restore the UK’s natural environment and ensure that everyone can access a clean, healthy, and thriving green space.
LD
15 Sep 2024
Cost of living
Standing up for consumers
For many people, Buy Now Pay Later is a useful and convenient solution, offering them flexibility with their purchases. But consumers need stronger protections.
LD
14 Sep 2024