Ray Morgan - Woking Council Chief Exec or Tory Spin Doctor?
The Lib Dems have accused Ray Morgan, the Chief Executive of Woking Borough Council, of acting as a spin doctor when he offered...
16 Feb 2018
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Surrey Police face a £1.9m real-terms cut in Government funding – and Council taxpayers must plug the gap
Police in Surrey are facing a real-terms cut of £1.9m next year, the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
9 Jan 2018
Woking's railways remain completely off track
Woking has been completely ignored in the Government's latest rail strategy. The Conservative Government announced its new rail strategy today, but Woking was not mentioned once - despite Woking being a key transport hub and having some of the most over overcrowded trains in the country.
WF
1 Dec 2017
Remember Hedgehogs this Bonfire Night Season
Bonfire night and fireworks are on the way! Enjoy yourself, but please do think about hibernating hedgehogs when making and lighting your bonfire. Surrey Wildlife Trust has put out a warning about the impact on hedgehogs during bonfire season and has some recommended tips to help protect our prickly friends - if you're going to bonfire, why not check to make sure that your hosts are following these simple steps?
WLD
30 Oct 2017
Surrey County Council unveil cuts to Woking Library opening times.
Surrey County Council has unveiled the latest in their ongoing cuts to services, this time, further cuts to Surrey's Libraries.
2 Oct 2017
Over 2500 sign petition to Save Surrey's Tips
County Councillor Will Forster provides and update on Community Recycling Centres. Over two thousand residents have signed a Lib...
WF
24 Aug 2017
Lib Dem call for action of Fire Safety in Surrey
County Councillor Will Forster provides an update on calls a review of Fire Safety. The Lib Dems called for a thorough review of...
WF
24 Aug 2017
Knives from Police Amnesty (to Wed 26th July) to be used to create “Dove of Peace” Monument to stand in Trafalgar Square
There is a Knife Amnesty in Surrey until Wed 26th July, with collection points in Guildford, Staines, Reigate and Woking....
21 Jul 2017
Inaugural Commemoration at the Muslim Burial Ground in Woking
An open air commemoration service was hosted at the Muslim Burial Ground, Horsell Common, Woking on Sunday 16 July 2017.The...
18 Jul 2017
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A new Magna Carta to save our country from Farage
Ed Davey's Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2026
ED
by Ed Davey
15 Mar 2026
Local Government
Local Government Finance Emergency
After years of neglect, our local councils are in financial survival mode. The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to move past emergency bailouts and deliver a sustainable future for local government.
ZF
15 Mar 2026
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
15 Mar 2026
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026