Lib Dems condemn Tory decision to plough ahead with Library Closures
The decision today by Surrey County Council's Cabinet to plough ahead with plans to end the mobile library service and close 11...
1 Mar 2011
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Epsom and Ewell News
RA refuse to debate County's Parking Charges
Parking bays outside the Old Cottage Hospital have been targeted by the county council's new policy ...
28 Feb 2011
Fire Service Cuts - Deadline for Comments is this Friday
Time is running out for submitting comments on Surrey's "Public Service Plan" which proposes severe and controversial cuts to...
27 Feb 2011
Surrey County Council News
Surrey Lib Dems slam Tory Council's £1m raid on sick and disabled
Liberal Democrat Councillors have strongly criticised Conservative-run Surrey County Council for agreeing to hike adult social care charges by over £1m for disabled and vulnerable residents. The new charges, due to take effect from 3rd October 2016, have been pushed through by the Conservative-run Council, despite a consultation which showed strong opposition to the plans by residents and disability groups.
8 Sep 2016
Lib Dems warn of flytipping increase across the county as Surrey’s “Tory Tip Tax” is introduced
Liberal Democrat councillors are warning that the Conservative-run County Council's plans to charge the public for using Community Recycling Centres, as well as reducing their opening hours, could lead to even bigger increases in fly-tipping across Surrey. Recent figures show that fly-tipping across the county has doubled in the last two years, from 2093 tonnes in 2013/14 to 4441 tonnes in 2015/16.
31 Aug 2016
Liberal Democrats call for County Council Budget to protect vital services for Surrey residents
At the Budget meeting of Surrey County Council on Tuesday 9 February, the Liberal Democrats called on the Conservative administration to protect vital services for Surrey residents.
10 Feb 2016
UK Lib Dem news
International Affairs
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
CM
by Calum Miller
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
MH
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
23 Sep 2025
