COUNCIL TENANTS FACE 60% TORY HIKE IN ENERGY CHARGES
Heating and electricity charges to council tenants are to increase by a whopping 60% from 24 November to balance a council budget!
26 Sep 2008
News
Local News
Lib Dem Cllr Rosie Sharpley Stands Up for Mental Health at Party Conference
As the Liberal Democrat's prepare to debate mental health at their party conference, Goldsworth Park Councillor and Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson Rosie Sharpley took part in a 'Mad Hatters' protest held by mental health charity Rethink to show just how 'mad' mental health policy can be.
23 Sep 2008
Local Action for Westfield Residents
The Westfield Moor Lane Area Residents' Association took up Councillor Derek McCrum's suggestion for a petition concerning the proposed development of some 470 houses on Moor Lane. This resulted in 350+ signatures being collected in one week and being presented to Woking Borough Council.
22 Aug 2008
Lib Dems Support People of Zimbabwe
The Woking Liberal Democrats are bringing this motion to the Council to highlight and condemn the current political situation in Zimbabwe, as the strongest legal action we can take in support of the people of Zimbabwe, Zimbabweans in Woking and the UK, against the illegitimate government of Robert Mugabe.
19 Aug 2008
Pushing for Action at Victoria Arch
Cllr Ian Johnson and Cllr Sue Smith are pushing Network Rail for action to clear up Victoria Arch.
14 Jul 2008
Concerns about speeding traffic in Knaphill
Liberal Democrat Councillors in Knaphill are working with Surrey Police to organise a series of community speed watches.
9 Jul 2008
Pirbright Tunnel an unacceptable hazard
Local campaigner Mike Peel is pushing for action to improve Pirbright Tunnel.
8 Jun 2008
Council left on knife-edge after elections
The Conservatives held on to power in Woking by just eleven votes in May's Council elections after a significant swing to the Liberal Democrats.
2 May 2008
Woking Lib Dems promote re-useable bag campaign
Cllr Norman Johns and Cllr Rosie Sharpley have been campaigning across Woking to raise awareness of the environmental impact of using plastic bags.
31 Mar 2008
National Party News
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
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.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
Islamophobia Awareness Month
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.
6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
Latest UK News
Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
ED
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
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.
CM
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
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.
MH
23 Sep 2025