Some thoughts on fly-tipping
From Claire Malcomson, Liberal Democrat District Councillor for The Holmwoods:
25 Feb 2019
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Tory cuts: are Mole Valley's libraries next?
Liberal Democrat councillors and campaigners are leading the campaign to protect and strengthen Mole Valley's libraries during the next round of Tory cuts at Surrey County Council.
13 Feb 2019
Mole Valley Children Centres - an Open Letter
For the Attention of
1 Feb 2019
Dorking Tip Closure Postponed … but the Battle Continues
The County Council's Cabinet has decided to postpone the closure of the Dorking Tip until 1 October 2019.
30 Jan 2019
Last chance to save the Dorking tip
Only a few days are left to save the Community Recycling Centre at Dorking, whose future will be decided by Surrey County Council's Cabinet on 29th January. The recommendation to the Cabinet following the recent consultation is to close the tip.
22 Jan 2019
An Open Letter to Sir Paul Beresford, Conservative MP for Mole Valley
This open letter to Sir Paul Beresford, MP for Mole Valley, was written by Bob Vance, Chair Mole Valley Liberal Democrats, and printed in the current version of the Dorking Advertiser:
17 Jan 2019
News from Chris Coghlan MP
SEND
Chris Coghlan MP calls for the Education Secretary to directly intervene in Surrey County Council
I have written with Lib Dem MPs in Surrey to the Department for Education, stating how we have lost confidence in Surrey County Council and it's ability to deliver SEND services. We request the Secretary of State intervenes immediately.
13 Feb 2025
Working for the community
Chris Coghlan Welcomes halt to Horse Hill Drilling
Chris praises work of local campaigners in holding UKOG to account.
29 Oct 2024
SEND
Chris talks SEND crisis on LBC
Last night Chris was on Ian Dale’s LBC show talking about the national crisis in special needs provision and what a better special needs education system might look like.
9 Oct 2024
Thames Water
Update on the repair works in Dorking's West Street
Chris Coghlan MP for Dorking & Horley interviewed September 20th on BBC Radio Surrey about the ongoing works in Dorking's West Street.
20 Sep 2024
Thames Water
Sinkhole in Dorking's West Street
Chris Coghlan, MP for Dorking & Horley, and Hazel Watson, County Councillor, visited the site of the sinkhole in Dorking’s West Street, and are keeping up the pressure on Thames Water to fix the issue.
5 Sep 2024
National Lib Dem News
Education, Children & Schools
Certainty for Ukrainian Children Living in the UK
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.
LS
by Lisa Smart
22 Sep 2025
Health, Care & the NHS
Never Again: Justice for Contaminated Blood Victims
The contaminated blood scandal is one of the gravest injustices in NHS history. We must honour victims with recognition, dignity, and compensation – and ensure no one ever suffers from such injustice again.
JBF
22 Sep 2025
Home Affairs
Improving Access To Justice
Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.
BM
22 Sep 2025