Over 29,000 crimes went unsolved last year in Surrey
Surrey Police closed over 29,000 cases last year without even identifying a suspect, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
1 Aug 2022
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Lib Dems modernise control of Woking Borough Council’s companies
Woking Borough Council owns outright, or has an interest in, a number of trading companies. They were formed to deliver council objectives in a more efficient and effective manner. These companies include the ThamesWey group of companies which is regenerating Sheerwater and Victoria Square Woking Ltd which is regenerating Woking town centre. Last year, whilst still in opposition, Woking Lib Dems instigated a Review of all WBC's finances which was conducted by accountants EY. This review contained a series of recommendations including modernising the way these companies are held to account.
30 Jul 2022
Woking hit hard by stealth tax rise as over 4,000 dragged into higher rate
The Times reports on freezing of income tax threshold bands costing squeezed-middle households
30 Jul 2022
Have your say on Woking’s town centre masterplan!
The Lib Dems running Woking Borough have launched a public consultation on a masterplan for Woking town centre.
25 Jul 2022
Woking Council Declares Cost of Living Emergency
Woking Council has declared a cost-of-living emergency, following a motion proposed by the new Leader of the Council, CllrAnn-Marie Barker, and supported unanimously by the Liberal Democrat Group.
25 Jul 2022
Lib Dems secure action on local delivery of climate change projects
Surrey Lib Dems secured agreement from Surrey County Council at its meeting on 12 July that it would look again at how best to coordinate public engagement on climate change projects such as the installation of electric vehicle charging points.
14 Jul 2022
Woking’s MP will never be forgiven for standing by Boris Johnson
Woking's MP will never be forgiven for standing by Boris Johnson through years of sleaze and scandal.
7 Jul 2022
Council to review the Victoria Arch widening scheme
The Lib Dem administration at Woking Borough Council has announced that it will pause and review the Victoria Arch widening scheme.
7 Jul 2022
Lib Dems unveil updated Council strategy
The Lib Dem Executive on Woking Borough Council have created a new strategic plan which sets out the newly elected administration's key priorities for the year ahead.
25 Jun 2022
National Party News
International Affairs
Britain Leading Again
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
ED
by Ed Davey
16 Jan 2025
Latest UK News
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
Latest UK News
New Year Message
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
ED
31 Dec 2024
Latest UK News
This Christmas, Love is Enough
A new charity single to support young carers
ED
29 Nov 2024
Climate Change
“I left COP29 with hope in my heart”
Pippa Heylings reports from the global climate summit in Baku
PH
25 Nov 2024
Farming & Food
The Family Farm Tax explained
What the Government is doing, and why we're opposing it.
LD
21 Nov 2024
Latest UK News
Black History Month 2024
October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.
CJ
17 Oct 2024
Ed Davey's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
17 Sep 2024
Carers
A Fair Deal for Family Carers
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
LD
17 Sep 2024