Our latest Focus for College Ward - Spring 2024
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6 Mar 2024
Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats
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Epsom & Ewell Lib Dems
Covering the Epsom & Ewell Parliamentary Constituency (now including Leatherhead as well as Ashtead), and Epsom & Ewell Borough Council
Julie Morris, Alison Kelly, Julian Freeman & James Lawrence: our local councillors elected in May 2023
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Epsom and Ewell News
LibDem respond to the Council's budget
At the Council meeting on Tuesday 13 February our Councillor Alison Kelly exposed the weaknesses and lack of vision in the ruling RA party's proposed budget. Read the full text of her speech and see her in action in this article.
14 Feb 2024
Launch of petition to keep some free access to council tennis courts
James Lawrence, one of the LibDem Councillors for College Ward, has launched a petition to ensure that children and those in financial difficulties can still have free access to our Council tennis courts.
7 Feb 2024
Surrey County Council News
PEEL report turnaround highlights Tory PCC's failings
Cllr Paul Kennedy, the Liberal Democrat challenger to the Conservative incumbent in May’s police and crime commissioner elections, has welcomed news that Surrey Police has dramatically improved its performance in responding to 999 and 101 calls.
13 Mar 2024
294,176 'four week waits' for a GP appointment in Surrey last year.
The number of 'Four week waits' for a GP appointment in Surrey reached 294,176 last year. It is a 33% increase for those waiting more than 28 days compared to 2022 and an increase of 18% for those waiting 14 days or longer.
29 Feb 2024
Dental plan “too little too late” for 101,857 children not seen by an NHS dentist in Surrey
Surrey’s Liberal Democrats have slammed the Government’s new dental plan as figures show 101,857 children in Surrey had not been seen by an NHS dentist in 12 months.
9 Feb 2024
UK Lib Dem news
Local Government
The Funding Crisis in Local Government
It's time for change. We cannot sit idly by as our local services crumble. Liberal Democrats will always stand up for a fair deal for communities.
HM
by Helen Morgan
17 Mar 2024
Refugees
Beyond Rwanda: A Fairer Way Forward on Asylum
Let's focus on what truly works: tackling the backlog, creating safe routes, and upholding our commitment to human rights. As Liberal Democrats, we will continue to fight for a fairer and more compassionate asylum system.
AC
17 Mar 2024
International Affairs
The Death of Alexei Navalny
Navalny cast a light on the corruption of Putin and his cronies. His tragic death, at the hands of Putin, cannot and will not stifle the democratic ideals that he fought for. Together, let us be a voice that speaks for those who have been silenced.
CJ
17 Mar 2024