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No garden waste collection until 2022

Local Liberal Democrats have been shocked to learn that Woking's garden waste will not be collected until 2022.

5,660 in Woking face “heartless” Government Universal Credit cut

As many as 13% of hard-pressed families across Woking face being left worse off when the Government end the uplift to Universal Credit next month.

Lib Dems criticise County Deal for Surrey bid

The Lib Dems have criticised the Conservative Leader of Surrey County Council for unilaterally writing to the Government asking for a County Deal for Surrey.

Lib Dems demand Surrey County Council does better on data protection and freedom of information

The Lib Dems have challenged Surrey County Council over failures to answer data protection and freedom of information requests from local residents within legal time limits.

Surrey County Council in court for failing vulnerable children

The Good Law Project is taking legal action against Surrey County Council for sending children in care outside of Surrey.

Liberal Democrat success on review of Council Finances

Liberal Democrats' succeeded in securing agreement for a full review of Woking Council finances at last week's Council meeting.

All young care leavers in Surrey to be exempt from Council Tax

“I left COP29 with hope in my heart”

Pippa Heylings reports from the global climate summit in Baku

The Family Farm Tax explained

What the Government is doing, and why we're opposing it.

Black History Month 2024

October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.

Ed Davey's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference

Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton

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.

The Clean Water Authority

Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.

Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments

Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.

Supporting the Future of Music

We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.