Conservative Planning Reforms Doomed?
After the Liberal Democrats widely condemned them, a national newspaper has reported that an alliance of councils and...
26 Oct 2012
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.
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Epsom and Ewell News
The 479 bus
Following problems at Countryliner, the 479 bus route from Epsom to Guildford via Ashtead, Leatherhead and Bookham is now being operated Monday to Saturday by Sunray Travel.
23 Oct 2012
RA Run Borough Council Wastes Money - Again
With just two complaints about bonfires in two years, the borough council looks set to waste thousands of pounds on a consultation of people who live near allotment sites.
18 Oct 2012
Surrey County Council News
Lib Dems tell Surrey County Council: "Listen to the government and drop DIY waste charges"
Liberal Democrat county councillors have called on Surrey County Council to accept the Conservative government's view that charges for residents disposing of DIY waste should be dropped. A vote on whether to drop the charges will be held at a meeting of all councillors on Tuesday 20th March. The unpopular charges were introduced at Community Recycling Centres across the county by the Conservative Cabinet in September 2016, and included charges for the diposal of tyres, as well as home and garden waste.
19 Mar 2018
Lib Dems say "Take young care leavers out of Council Tax in Surrey"
Liberal Democrat county councillors have called for care leavers in Surrey to be exempted from paying council tax until they are 25. The campaign was initiated by highly respected charity The Children's Society and will be discussed at County Hall on March 20th.
13 Mar 2018
Lib Dems raise concerns over future of Children's Centres in Surrey
Liberal Democrat county councillors have raised concern over the future of Children's Centres in Surrey. Currently there are 58 centres across the county, providing services such as childcare, play and learning sessions, parenting courses, employment support and information and guidance for low-income families. Surrey County Council is currently consulting on a new model for delivering its "Early Help" services, with the aim of saving at least £9.7m.
1 Mar 2018
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