Due to necessary social distancing requirements, the Annual Meeting of Mole Valley took place, not in the council chamber, but in the Large Hall of the Dorking Halls. It reminded everyone of an exam room with each councillor sat at a separate table. But the atmosphere was lively as everyone was freed from their virtual zoom squares and back into the world of reality.
This is quite a historic and welcome occasion - the first meeting in person of Councillors for over a year. I have certainly missed the interaction of debate and discussion between members which cannot be replicated in a virtual environment. I would like to thank our officers for making this possible - the establishment of a safe and secure meeting place was no easy task, but as with the elections, and the challenging circumstances that we have experienced over the past year or so, they have found and implemented a way forward and we are very grateful for the work that they have done.
The Lib Dems retain control of Mole Valley District Council following a successful local election campaign. This reflects public confidence in the work our team has been doing over the last two years and means we can continue our progressive agenda for the benefit of all residents.
As agent for Abhiram Magesh, Liberal Democrat candidate for Westcott, it has been brought to my attention that a photograph used in his publicity material was the property of Mole Valley District Council.
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has officially launched the Liberal Democrats' local elections campaign. At the Lib Dems digital launch, Ed asked voters to send a message to the Conservatives to do more to support local communities.
Westvale Park in Horley has been waiting seven years for their promised GP to materialise. I asked the Government to work with me to ensure that this housing development, and others in our constituency, get the health services they need.
I wrote to Bridget Phillipson, the Secretary of State for Education, with Surrey Liberal Democrat MP colleagues, to request that she now directly intervenes with necessary measures to prevent the risk of any further harm to children and families in Surrey
I was touched to see that the Russian government has been watching my speeches in Parliament. They have sanctioned me as a result.
After ITV News spoke about Christopher's story, they asked if the Minister will be considering Fiona's amendment.
At PMQs, Ed Davey challenged Keir Starmer in response to Chris' campaign to save the lives of others by changing the MCA following the terrible murder of Christopher Laskaris. The Prime minster promised to look into anything further that can be done.
MP's campaign to stop Thames Water spilling sewage onto residents' properties and into the River Mole is working. £37m upgrades coming along the River Mole catchment.
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.
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.
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.
