Lib Dem Council to keep Pool in the Park open
The Liberal Democrats running Woking Borough Council have a plan to keep Pool in the Park open.
7 Dec 2023
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Local News
Autumn Statement: Government allowing Woking’s health service to crumble
The Lib Dems in Woking have accused the Government of being ‘content with local health services crumbling’ after Wednesday’s Autumn Statement failed to provide additional funding for local health services.
22 Nov 2023
Woking’s Voluntary Sector Fair welcomes hundreds of visitors
The return of Woking’s Voluntary Sector Fair saw hundreds of visitors flock to Woking Leisure Centre to discover what support and volunteering opportunities are available in the borough.
21 Nov 2023
Woking
Residents have their say on service review as consultation closes
A consultation giving residents and stakeholders the chance to have their say on proposals to make essential changes to reduce council services has ended (Sunday 12 November 2023).
17 Nov 2023
Woking
Conservative MP urged to back GP and dentists rescue plan in King’s Speech amendment
Liberal Democrats in Woking have called on local Conservative MP Jonathan Lord to back an amendment in Parliament this week calling for a GP and dental care rescue plan.
14 Nov 2023
Woking
Thames Water slammed as execs rake in £2,415,000 in pay and perks
Will Forster, Leader of Surrey Lib Dems has slammed “eye-watering payouts” as the party reveals Thames Water paid their executives £2,415,000 in pay and perks last year.
8 Nov 2023
Record waiting list shows need for Woking Community Hospital expansion
Waiting list for diagnostic tests in Woking reached 9,205 in July - up 39% on 2019. The Lib Dems think these figures show the need for more diagnostic services to be based in Woking and for the Community Hospital to expand.
30 Oct 2023
Woking
Conservative Government Blunders Costs Local Schools £7.6m
A huge error by the Conservative Government has left local schools in Surrey with millions of pounds less than promised.
30 Oct 2023
Woking
Leaving no stone unturned in searching for a solution for Pool in the Park
As part of efforts to find a solution for Woking’s Pool in the Park, Councillor Ellen Nicholson has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer highlighting particular issues that have hampered efforts to secure funding for the Pool in Park.
7 Oct 2023
National Party News
Happy Hanukkah
As the warmth and glow of the candles grow each evening, I hope it may serve as a reminder that even in the darkness, there is hope. Hope for a brighter tomorrow.
ED
by Ed Davey
7 Dec 2023
Environment
Lib Dems table new law to compensate sewage sickness victims
Almost 2,000 water users reported being ill last year afters swimming and surfing - nearly triple the number on previous years
LD
4 Dec 2023
Latest UK News
Strip Johnson of allowance and bar him from future honours
Boris Johnson was never fit to be Prime Minister. He should reap no benefits, in money or in honours, for the disgraceful way he behaved in office.
LD
3 Dec 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
Government 25% below cancer treatment target as charity says 20,000 deaths a year avoidable
The government’s failure to meet this target is putting people’s lives at risk.
LD
28 Nov 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
1 in 3 miss work while waiting for healthcare
Shock poll reveals staggering number of working UK adults say they have missed work in the past year due to being stuck on waiting lists or attempting to see a GP or dentist
LD
20 Nov 2023
LGBT+
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Today is an important opportunity to remember those who have lost their lives to transphobia, and reflect on how we as a society can end this loss of life.
CJ
20 Nov 2023
International Affairs
An immediate bilateral ceasefire in Israel and Gaza
As Liberal Democrats, we have always stood in support of a lasting peace and a two-state solution in Israel and Palestine.
ED
12 Nov 2023
Latest UK News
Islamophobia Awareness Month
It is vital that we stand up against all forms of Islamophobia, and work together to end religious hatred everywhere.
ED
1 Nov 2023
Latest UK News
Wera Hobhouse passes new law to protect people from workplace harassment
Employees should not have to wait any longer for safe and respectful workplaces.
LD
20 Oct 2023