Upper High Street Development Site : public consultation extended
Following a request from the Liberal Democrats and others, the closing date for comments has been extended until 21st September 2012.
13 Jul 2012
Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats
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Epsom and Ewell News
Public Toilets back on the Agenda
Following the closure of public toilets by the Residents Association run borough council, they are back on the agenda thanks to a Motion from the Liberal Democrats. Debate could take place on 17th July but is more likely to be deferred in order to prepare a report with more details about the proposals
11 Jul 2012
Upper High Street - Knock It but Don't Block It
With local Conservatives urging residents to block the consultation on the future of Upper High Street, local Liberal Democrats are now fighting for the consultation to stay alive. Plans for Upper High Street, Depot Road and Church Street are in the second stage of consultation which ends on 13th July.
6 Jul 2012
Surrey County Council News
Dismay as "broke" County Council gives £400K grant to Surrey art gallery with £38 MILLION in funds
Liberal Democrat county councillors have condemned a decision by Conservative-run Surrey County Council to award a £400K grant to an art gallery which has £38m of funds and an income of £1.2m a year.
10 Oct 2017
OPPOSITION COUNCILLORS REVEAL SURREY’S SECRET BILLION POUND PROPERTY PLAN
Opposition county councillors can today reveal that Surrey County Council is in the process of planning housing and development across dozens of sites in a secret deal that could be worth over £1bn with a private sector partner.
5 Oct 2017
Lib Dems tell Council - Stop risking money on commercial properties and stop wasting money on empty council buildings
Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council are calling on the Conservative administration at County Hall to stop further investment in commercial property outside of Surrey and to instead prioritise County Council owned vacant buildings to either be used to provide services or to be sold or let.
2 Oct 2017
UK Lib Dem news
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Migration
Building a Fair Asylum System
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
LS
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
VC
23 Sep 2025