Woking hit hard by stealth tax rise as over 4,000 dragged into higher rate
The Times reports on freezing of income tax threshold bands costing squeezed-middle households
1 Aug 2022
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Over 29,000 crimes went unsolved last year in Surrey
Surrey Police closed over 29,000 cases last year without even identifying a suspect, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
1 Aug 2022
Lib Dems modernise control of Woking Borough Council’s companies
Woking Borough Council owns outright, or has an interest in, a number of trading companies. They were formed to deliver council objectives in a more efficient and effective manner. These companies include the ThamesWey group of companies which is regenerating Sheerwater and Victoria Square Woking Ltd which is regenerating Woking town centre. Last year, whilst still in opposition, Woking Lib Dems instigated a Review of all WBC's finances which was conducted by accountants EY. This review contained a series of recommendations including modernising the way these companies are held to account.
30 Jul 2022
Woking hit hard by stealth tax rise as over 4,000 dragged into higher rate
The Times reports on freezing of income tax threshold bands costing squeezed-middle households
30 Jul 2022
Have your say on Woking’s town centre masterplan!
The Lib Dems running Woking Borough have launched a public consultation on a masterplan for Woking town centre.
25 Jul 2022
Woking Council Declares Cost of Living Emergency
Woking Council has declared a cost-of-living emergency, following a motion proposed by the new Leader of the Council, CllrAnn-Marie Barker, and supported unanimously by the Liberal Democrat Group.
25 Jul 2022
Lib Dems secure action on local delivery of climate change projects
Surrey Lib Dems secured agreement from Surrey County Council at its meeting on 12 July that it would look again at how best to coordinate public engagement on climate change projects such as the installation of electric vehicle charging points.
14 Jul 2022
Woking’s MP will never be forgiven for standing by Boris Johnson
Woking's MP will never be forgiven for standing by Boris Johnson through years of sleaze and scandal.
7 Jul 2022
Council to review the Victoria Arch widening scheme
The Lib Dem administration at Woking Borough Council has announced that it will pause and review the Victoria Arch widening scheme.
7 Jul 2022
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LD
24 Jul 2025
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ED
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20 Jun 2025
LGBTQ+
Pride Month 2025
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