When Sandy and I first joined the Liberals in 1982 the most charismatic and indeed successful local politician was Dorothy Buckrell who has died after fighting cancer for five years. A Byfleet stalwart, she was our County Councillor for 14 years. Just as importantly she was a tremendous recruiter for the party, somebody who succeeded and was for many a role model.
Earlier this month Woking Borough Council agreed to implement all the recommendations of an independent review into the decisions and Council processes behind the Woking Football Club development.
The Lib Dems are calling on the Government to raise Carer's Allowance by £1,000 a year to help support 1,250 unpaid carers in Woking during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Lib Dems have called for teachers to be vaccinated against covid after the Government admitted schools were the epicentre of high community transmission.
Lib Dem Councillor Will Forster and the York Road Project has written to the Government calling for those working with homeless people to be treated as a priority group in the coronavirus vaccination programme.
Paul Kennedy, the Lib Dem candidate for Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner, is urging residents to respond to the latest proposal by incumbent David Munro for a 5.54% increase in the police element of Council Tax, and is calling for better value for money for taxpayers.
Lockdown advice and support As we are in another national lockdown, the Lib Dems want to make sure people in Woking are aware of where to get the latest advice and support.
Serious managerial incompetence by senior Tory Councillors is identified in the independent inspector's "Report on Woking Football Club and Associated Development - 15 December 2020". The report clearly identifies many very important issues for all Woking voters.
Jobs for Tory pals and weak management of Woking Borough Council officers by the Conservative leadership.
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.
We believe everyone deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use.
The Liberal Democrats have laid out a bold and ambitious plan to restore the UK’s natural environment and ensure that everyone can access a clean, healthy, and thriving green space.
For many people, Buy Now Pay Later is a useful and convenient solution, offering them flexibility with their purchases. But consumers need stronger protections.
With the right investment, we have the opportunity to turn things around and ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has the chance to succeed.
Liberal Democrats want to fix our broken relationship with Europe. Giving young people the opportunity to live, study and work in Europe is a vital first step.
