October update from the Climate Change Cabinet Member
Hello everyone, there is plenty going on as usual!
31 Oct 2022
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
There is a better way
Amidst the chaos, sleaze and attempts to dodge accountability from this Tory Government, your locally elected Lib Dem-led Council is working hard to defend services and show what honest and accountable government looks like.
16 Oct 2022
Prioritising Action on Climate Change
Since winning control of Mole Valley District Council, the Lib Dems have implemented Phase 1 of their Action Plan to mitigate Climate Change...
16 Oct 2022
Lib Dems demand water companies pay over sewage dumping
New analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed Britain's nine biggest water companies made a total £2.8bn in operating profits last year. Thames Water, which is responsible for waste water in our area and dumps sewage into the River Mole at its Pixham works, made £488.8m in 2020/21.
16 Oct 2022
Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) Declares an Ecology Emergency
As the Climate Change Cabinet Member, Claire Malcomson led the Liberal Democrat Administration's Motion in the Council Chamber, working cross party to Declare an Ecology Emergency. MVDC is one of only 15% of councils to do this and is proud to spearhead this initiative.
12 Oct 2022
September update from the Cabinet Member for Climate Change
As your Climate Change Cabinet Member, I am making sure lots is going on: The 24th September is the first day of The Great Big Green Week, which runs until 2nd October. Mole Valley District Council is supporting this by asking our residents to make a pledge. The pledge will be for 2 months. It could be pledging to reuse a bottle or cup instead of using disposable ones, to pledging to share lifts with other parents or colleagues. Click here for ideas and how to join in
22 Sep 2022
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Working for the community
Poor train service for Bookham residents
Bookham has only had one train per hour to London since the pandemic.
9 Jul 2025
SEND
Chris slams culture of dishonesty at Surrey County Council in Parliament
Improving Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Surrey requires the culture of dishonesty and lies at Surrey County Council to end.
8 Jul 2025
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
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