Lib Dems get Cross-Party Decision on Hospital
A meeting of the Borough Council on Tuesday 24th July resulted in the first truly cross-party decision on the future of Epsom Hospital.
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.
A meeting of the Borough Council on Tuesday 24th July resulted in the first truly cross-party decision on the future of Epsom Hospital.
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