Moving forwards to carbon neutral
One of the first actions after Liberal Democrats took control of the Council in 2019 was a resolution to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
MV
28 Jun 2023
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Surrey Police failed to attend 1,412 burglaries last year
Figures uncovered by the LibDems show that of the 2,768 burglaries reported in Surrey, the police only arrived at the scene in 1,356 instances - accounting for just 48.99% of cases. The number of unsolved burglaries in Surrey also soared, with 2,195 cases
MV
14 Jun 2023
Standing-up for carers
The Liberal Democrat’s Carer’s Leave Bill has just passed its final stage in Parliament.
MV
3 Jun 2023
Meadowbank café and soft-play
We are delighted to report that the popular children’s soft-play and café, adjacent to the playground at Meadowbank Park will re-open soon.
MV
3 Jun 2023
Ed Davey Targets Blue Wall
Liberal Democrat leader's visit to Mole Valley highlights scandal of sewage in the river but also hope for the NHS.
MV
26 Feb 2023
Meadowbank – Sale will only go ahead if Community Football is protected for the long term
How the Lib Dem administration plans to secure community football use if the sale of the freehold goes ahead
MV
31 Mar 2023
News from Chris Coghlan MP
SEND
Chris presses Schools Minister on plans for Betchwood Vale Academy
I pressed the Minister for School Standards on what steps the Government is taking to deliver promised SEND schools.
11 Aug 2025
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
National Lib Dem News
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026