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Monstrous development proposed in residential area

WBC agreed that a proposal for 992 flats on westfield avenue was viable. This was disclosed in part one (public) papers for the first time at last Thursdays meeting of the full Council following pressure from the Lib Dem members for openness and transparency with residents regarding this development which has been subject to Part 2 (private and confidential) discussions since March.

LIB DEMS LAUNCH PETITION CALLING FOR TORY PAY RISE TO BE SCRAPPED

The Lib Dems and I have launched a petition calling for the recent increase in allowances for Conservative Surrey County Councillors to be reversed.

Ofsted calls Surrey’s Children’s Services ‘inadequate’

Ofsted recently published report into Surrey County Council's Children's Services and rated the service as 'inadequate'.

Surrey’s Conservative Councillors award themselves a pay rise but promise huge cuts to County Council services

The Lib Dems at County Hall have heavily criticised the Conservative administration at Surrey County Council after they awarded themselves thousands of pounds of extra allowances during the last Full Council meeting.

Will Forster elected as the Mayor of Woking

Lib Dem Councillor Will Forster became the 45th Mayor of Woking.

Taking the lead in 2018

Cllr Ann-Marie Barker and Cllr Deborah Hughes will lead the Liberal Democrat Group on Woking Council in 2018.

Lib Dems win three seats on Woking Borough Council on May 3rd

The Lib Dems gained ground in the Woking Borough Council elections held on Thursday 3rd May.

Feedback on Voter ID Pilot

“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.