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James Sanderson campaigns for safer roads

James Sanderson and the Lib Dems have welcomed a review of Surrey County Council's road safety policy in Woking that could allow 20 mph areas be introduced in Goldsworth East. Local campaigner and father of 4 young children, James Sanderson said, "In May 2006 and again in 2012, Libs Dems called for Surrey County Council to reduce speeds where necessary on the County's roads. This includes the introduction of 20 mph speed limits where evidence."

14 May 2014

Denzil Coulson lambasts New Vision Homes for poor service

Denzil was appalled to hear from residents about the poor repairs and customer service that New Vision Homes has been giving council tenants. These range from waiting for months for repairs to be done to poor customer service when residents contact the 24/7 call centre.

14 May 2014

ann marie

Lib Dems called for freeze on Council Tax and car parking charges

Local Lib Dems are angry that the Conservative run council has ignored its huge reserves and refused a government grant to increase both Council tax and car parking charges.

21 Feb 2014

Cllr Forster slams Tories “shocking” hike in Council rents

Lib Dem councillor Will Forster has slammed local Tories for a shocking hike in Council home rents and for making such a large increase because it is likely to be the 'last opportunity' to do so.

20 Feb 2014

Took welcomes Governor’s ‘Forward Guidance’ for Woking and the UK’s Recovery

Chris Took, the Lib Dem Parliamentary candidate for Woking, has welcomed comments by Bank of England Governor Mark Carney that interest rates will not return to pre-crisis levels of 5% until "all spare capacity was being used in the economy."

19 Feb 2014

Ann marie - green gunge

Keep our canal free of green gunge!

After large parts of the Basingstoke Canal were covered in green gunge from the summer to the end of the year Cllr Ann- Marie Barker is calling for the local waterway to be kept gunge free. The gunge (technically known as duckweed) covered the canal around parts of Horsell, near the town centre and beyond for more than half of 2014.

14 Feb 2014

Prey Heath Road - Will Forster

Will Forster - delivering improvements on Prey Heath Road

Lib Dem County Councillor Will Forster has succeeded in getting Surrey County Council to agree to construct a raised pedestrian walkway under the Prey Heath Road railway bridge.

14 Feb 2014

Liam and parking

Conservatives hike parking charges

The Conservatives running Woking Borough Council are set to increase parking charges again.

13 Feb 2014

Goldwater Lodge: Local petition forces action

Thanks to your overwhelming response to the Goldwater Lodge petition, Councillor Denzil Coulson and the Lib Dems successfully forced the Tories to make a decision regarding the future of Goldwater Lodge. They agreed to fund the £915,000 shortfall needed to cover the repair costs not covered by the building's insurers.

13 Feb 2014

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National Party News

HMT Windrush

Windrush Day 2025

77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.

20 Jun 2025

Inclusive pride flag

LGBT+

Pride Month 2025

So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.

ED

1 Jun 2025

Young person holding a round sign over their head with a rainbow-striped, pride flag design overlaid with the Liberal Democrat bird of liberty emblem and #LoveIsLove

LGBT+

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.

CJ

by Christine Jardine

17 May 2025

Lisa Smart speaking in Parliament

Home Affairs

Standing Up to Divisive Politics

In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.

LS

14 May 2025

Ed Davey and the Liberal Democrats celebrate local election wins. Ed Davey, Charlie Maynard, Olly Glover and Liz Leffman stand in front of a crowd with Lib Dem diamond signs as golden confetti rains down.

Lib Dems Winning

Overtaking the Conservatives

Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak

LD

by Liberal Democrats

3 May 2025

Ed Davey shakes hands with a man in front of a crowd holding Lib Dem signs

Lib Dems Winning

Vote Liberal Democrat Today

Every vote for the Liberal Democrats counts. It's a vote to elect a strong local champion, who will fight for a fair deal for you and your community.

LD

by Liberal Democrats

1 May 2025

Donald Trump superimposed in front of a shipping container being moved in a port.

Economy & Business

Ending Trump’s terrible trade war

We have to stand tough against Trump’s tariffs

LD

by Liberal Democrats

11 Apr 2025

Ed Davey speaks at Liberal Democrat Spring Conference 2025

Latest UK News

Taking on Trump & Farage – and fixing church roofs

Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025

ED

23 Mar 2025

Cows eating in a shed

Farming & Food

Animal Welfare in the Food System

The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.

TF

23 Mar 2025

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