Council Can Create at least 58 more Allotments
There's good news for the 160 people on waiting lists for allotments in that the Council can go ahead and create new plots for use next year.
29 Oct 2008
Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats
Working hard for you all year round, locally and nationally with our councillors and 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.
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Epsom and Ewell News
More Information needed on New Recycling Scheme
Lib Dem councillors sent out a strong message to the council's Environment Committee meeting on Wednesday 22nd October that local residents need clear and detailed information on the new recycling regime.
23 Oct 2008
Hospital Cluster - Road Adoption crisis
In view of the continuing frustration of the residents of Livingstone Park, Manor Park and Clarendon Park over the continuing delays over getting the roads adopted, Cllr Colin Taylor (Lib Dem) asked Surrey County Council for a definitive statement of Surrey's position, stating precisely what the Developers still have to do.
28 Oct 2008
Surrey County Council News
Sharon Bowles regrets European Parliament's return to Strasbourg
South East MEP Sharon Bowles (Lib Dem) was disappointed by the news that after holding its previous two plenary sessions in Brussels, due to the collapse of the ceiling of the chamber in Strasbourg, the European Parliament would be returning to its regular seat for its October session.
12 Oct 2008
Justice for Gurkhas?
The High Court ruling that the Home Office's instructions denying Gurkhas the right to live in the UK are unlawful, is a great moral victory not only for these brave warriors, but also for the long campaign fought on their behalf. This was backed recently by actress Joanna Lumley after being raised in Parliament by Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg MP last March and again in June.
30 Sep 2008
Ashford International saved!
Against all the odds, local MEP Sharon Bowles' campaign to save the Eurostar station at Ashford International has succeeded.
25 Aug 2008
UK Lib Dem news
Home Affairs
Improving Access To Justice
Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.
BM
by Ben Maguire
22 Sep 2025
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Housing
Ending Fleecehold and the Great Property Rip-Off
Millions of people are still trapped in England’s broken leasehold system. Our plan will end the leasehold rip-off, strengthen building safety, and give residents the control, fairness, and dignity they deserve in their own homes.
GA
22 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Protecting the Rights of Hong Kongers
Hong Kongers living in the UK, and across the world, face an increasingly robust and alarming campaign of transnational repression from Beijing. Our new policy will protect pro-democracy activists and ensure this intimidation has no place in the UK.
LT
22 Sep 2025