Woking faces greatest threat since Martians from Surrey Super State
Local Councils that provide all services make sense, but not a super state
CAMB
13 Jul 2020
News
Local News
Senior officers' pay at County Council jumps by £10 million
Figures published by Surrey County Council have revealed a huge rise in the cost of senior staff pay in just 12 months.
CWF
9 Jul 2020
What is the state of Woking Council Finances?
Liberal Democrat Leader frustrated at Conservative failure to provide financial information to councillors and public
CAMB
8 Jul 2020
Lib Dems call for greater powers to enable Surrey and Woking Councils to takle carbon emissions
The Lib Dems are calling for greater powers for Surrey County Council and Woking Borough Council to take action on carbon emissions as figures show progress to cut emissions across the UK has stalled since 2016.
CWF
7 Jul 2020
1,496 Woking pupils could benefit from Summer Learning Fund under Lib Dem plans
The Lib Dems have called on the Government to commit to a Summer Learning Fund that would support almost 1,500 disadvantaged children across Woking to get ready for returning to school.
30 Jun 2020
First Liberal Lockdown Podcast Released
We have just released the first episode of our new Liberal Lockdown podcast! Hosts Adam Kirby and Louise McElhinney - two of our 2021 Woking Borough Council candidates - are on a mission to find out how the lockdown has affected people and businesses in and around Woking.
26 Jun 2020
Conservative administration at blame for letting proposal progress
I am very sad for Woking Football Club that planning permission for their much hoped for redevelopment was refused at this week's planning committee. I would have been even sadder if planning permission had been granted. The flawed development plan put forward would have had an unacceptable impact on the local area whilst being in no way guaranteed to give the club the sustainable financial future it needs.
CAMB
25 Jun 2020
Councillor welcomes new developers for Sheer House and highlights the need for a replacement chemist
Liberal Democrat councillor Graham Chrystie has welcomed news that a new developer has been found for Sheer House in West Byfleet.
25 Jun 2020
Football Ground plans rejected by Woking Planning Committee
Last night Woking Council's Planning Committee voted overwhelmingly to refuse plans to build 1,100 flats and a 9,000 capacity stadium at Woking Football Club's ground in Kingfield and Westfield.
24 Jun 2020
National Party News
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
Latest UK News
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ED
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CM
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
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MH
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
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VC
23 Sep 2025
Migration
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LS
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights
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VC
23 Sep 2025
Education, Children & Schools
Certainty for Ukrainian Children Living in the UK
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LS
22 Sep 2025