Is your neighbour's dog driving you barking mad? What about their trees invading your freshly-pruned garden? Dale Roberts, an established community mediator, shares his advice for preventing and resolving neighbourly disputes. We discuss how politicians should talk less and listen more to transform the effectiveness of government.
Woking Borough Council has unanimously agreed a Lib Dem motion to oppose the Government's planning reforms which will reduce local people's say on development and centralise control of the planning system.
Surrey County Council has agreed to move its headquarters to the former Canon HQ in Woodhatch, in spite of objections raised by the cross-party group of Councillors responsible for scrutinising the move.
During this week's Surrey County Council meeting the Leader of the Council, Tim Oliver, ensured his Conservative Group voted against a Lib Dem motion calling for a much-needed reconciliation with the Borough and District Councils with whom a relationship of trust had completely broken down.
Following a motion by the Lib Dems Surrey County Council unanimously agreed to introduce "school streets" in Surrey with the aim of encouraging active travel, improving air quality and promoting road safety.
Cllr Ann-Marie Barker is calling on the Council to support her in protecting our say on what is built locally. Woking's Liberal Democrat Leader wants the Council raise concerns with the Government and Member of Parliament on the White Paper 'Planning for the Future'.
Ahead of a crunch vote in the House of Commons next week the Lib Dems have teamed up with pubs, restaurants and community clubs across the country to launch a "Keep the lights on" campaign in protest at the 10pm curfew.
The Lib Dems have warned malicious calls to the ambulance service are putting lives at risk as they reveal 1,448 hoax calls have been made across the South East Coast Ambulance Service area over the last three years.
Following a question from the Lib Dems, Surrey County Council has confirmed that the cost of its failed bid to become a unitary authority was just under £250,000.
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.