Elaine Britten stands down as councillor
Lib Dem Elaine Britten has decided that for reasons of ill-health she can no longer continue as councillor for Court ward. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held on 26th February.
16 Jan 2009
Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats
Working hard for you all year round, locally and nationally East Surrey Candidates with the MP
Well done to Helen Maguire for being elected our MP at the General Election on Thursday 4th July.
Thank you to all who voted for her, and for the army of volunteers who put so much effort in.
The work starts now.
You can watch her gracious acceptance speech via this link.
Alison Kelly & Julian Freeman : our local councillors elected in May 2023
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Epsom and Ewell News
So do Lorries and Commuters have Priority?
When the County Council was asked to provide a sign "Unsuitable for Long Vehicles", Cllr Julie Morris was told that double-articulated lorries have every right to use a residential road and that it was parked vehicles, which include those of residents, which were causing the obstruction and at fault.
9 Jan 2009
Delays expected at Malden Rushett in February
Transport for London (TfL) have announced that on Monday 9th February 2009 they intend to start modernising the traffic light equipment at the intersection of Leatherhead Road with Rushett Lane and Fairoak Lane.
5 Jan 2009
Surrey County Council News
Sharon Bowles stands up to sloppy South East rail services
South East MEP, Sharon Bowles, has launched a campaign to improve rail services within the South East of England. The campaign was launched following growing dissatisfaction among constituents using rail services.
3 Apr 2009
How the EU can tackle Climate Change
South East Lib Dem European Candidate Catherine Bearder has produced a video looking at the issue of climate change, and new coal power stations like that proposed at Kingsnorth in Kent.
2 Apr 2009
1 Star Rating legal challenge - Tories refuse to back down
County Hall Tories have refused to back down in the face of a Lib Dem demand for the Council to stop wasting taxpayers' money, by putting an end to its legal action against the 1 Star Rating it recently received from Ofsted.
24 Mar 2009
UK Lib Dem news
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026