Gatwick Expansion Plans
Gatwick have announced expansion plans, read about how we are opposing these plans!
MV
20 Aug 2023
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Update from the Leader of Mole Valley District Council
The Leader of Mole Valley District Council, Stephen Cooksey (Lib Dem), has provided an update on Gatwick Airport's plans for expansion, the ongoing issue of postal deliveries in our area and more.
MV
14 Aug 2023
Liberal Democrats call for more Business Rates to stay in Mole Valley.
Mole Valley is allowed to retain only 3.1% of its business rates - the second lowest level in the country. Local Conservatives opposed a LibDem motion calling on the Government to urgently review this level of funding.
MV
27 Jul 2023
Banking Hub Survey completes
The Lib Dem Administration at MVDC have been concerned about the loss of banks in our towns for several years, prompting a motion in January 2022 following which we wrote to the Chancellor.
MV
22 Jul 2023
Exciting step forward in the journey to Transforming Leatherhead
In a key decision last week, the Lib Dem Cabinet approved the terms of the 50:50 partnership with Kier to move forwards with Transform Leatherhead.
MV
22 Jul 2023
Hospitals serving Surrey lose 8,588 bed days to Social Care backlogs
New research published by the Liberal Democrats has revealed the impact of the social care crisis on the NHS trusts covering Surrey*, with medically fit patients left stuck in hospital beds waiting for care.
MV
19 Jul 2023
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Working for the community
Massetts Road accessibility issues
Lack of accessibility on Massetts Road due to parking.
12 May 2025
Working for the community
Meath Green Lane needs a pelican crossing
Together with Cllrs Sam Mearing and Steve Wotton, I handed in our petition for a pelican crossing on Meath Green Lane.
28 May 2025
Working for the community
Better Vodafone coverage
I met with Vodafone representatives to discuss improvements to mobile phone coverage.
27 Mar 2025
Thames Water
Update on Vincent Lane roadworks
No Thames Water road closures on Vincent Lane and West Street, Dorking
21 Mar 2025
Working for the community
Balcombe Road accessibility issues
Accessibility is a constant struggle in Horley for some of my constituents.
14 Mar 2025
Working for the community
Success at the Dorking Travelodge car park
Potholes and litter left this car park looking undesirable. I have been working with local residents and the CEO of Travelodge to fix the issue.
13 May 2025
National Lib Dem News
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
