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
Clarion
Clarion Catastophe
Mould, damp, and collapsing ceilings—this is the shocking reality for too many Clarion residents in our area.
10 Dec 2024
SEND
Early intervention is key
Chris discusses expert research that early intervention for children with SEND is crucial in order to set them up for success on BBC Politics Southeast.
17 Feb 2025
SEND
Chris questions Education Secretary on SEND funding
What steps is the Education Secretary taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that SEND provision is adequately funded?
27 Jan 2025
Thames Water
Thames Water fined £122.7 million
Thames Water have been fined their largest ever penalty of £122.7m for breaching rules over sewage spills and shareholder pay outs.
28 May 2025
Treasury
Bobby Deans MP asks Paolo Surico about the productivity crisis within the NHS.
During a Treasury Select Committee meeting, Bobby Deans MP asked important questions about spending on Health and Social Care.
17 Jun 2025
Treasury
Chris asks the Government to think again on increased National Insurance contributions
I have been listening to the worries of Small Businesses across my constituency.
17 Feb 2025
National Lib Dem News
Transport
Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
OG
by Olly Glover
14 Mar 2026
Children & Families
Protecting Children Online
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
MW
9 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
Our plan to fix the student finance system and support graduates
Our pragmatic, costed and achievable plan that would make a real difference to graduates now, while also fixing the system for the long term.
LD
22 Feb 2026