Time for change
The Government has finally announced the General Election, to happen on July 4th. This the first step toward the fresh start we’re all looking for in Dorking & Horley with Lib Dem Chris Coghlan. But we need your help!
23 May 2024
Chris Coghlan
Lib Dem MP for Dorking & Horley
More success for Lib Dems in local elections
The local elections on May 2nd saw growing support for the Liberal Democrats both nationally and locally.
MV
6 May 2024
Local Plan goes to final consultation
The preparation of the new Mole Valley Local Plan is entering its final stages as a consultation has been opened on the "Main modifications".
MV
4 Mar 2024
Action on Green Belt Breaches
In a significant success for local planning and environmental protection, Mole Valley District Council has successfully secured injunctions.
MV
3 Mar 2024
Skills and employment support for local residents
The Mole Valley employment and skills hub ‘continues to deliver an outstanding programme’.
MV
3 Mar 2024
Our new hospital - faster bigger better… but where is it?
The planned new emergency critical care hospital in Sutton will benefit all those who live in Ashtead. It is closer to the village than crumbling St Helier - where the most serious emergency cases are currently taken. But where is it?
MV
2 Mar 2024
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Mole Valley
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
Chris Coghlan
Chris Coghlan Welcomes halt to Horse Hill Drilling
Chris praises work of local campaigners in holding UKOG to account.
29 Oct 2024
Chris Coghlan
Chris Coghlan on LBC talking about SEND
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
Chris Coghlan
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
Chris Coghlan
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
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Protecting children from sexual abuse
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
MW
8 Jan 2025
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New Year Message
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
ED
31 Dec 2024
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This Christmas, Love is Enough
A new charity single to support young carers
ED
29 Nov 2024