Your Monthly update from your LibDem Borough Councillors - for January 2022
Dear friends, here is our first monthly Update for 2022 covering events during January including some nice words about our local MP!
28 Jan 2022
Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats
Working hard for you all year round, locally and nationally with our councillors and MP
Well done to Helen Maguire for being elected our MP at the General Election on Thursday 4th July.
Thank you to all who voted for her, and for the army of volunteers who put so much effort in.
The work starts now.
You can watch her gracious acceptance speech via this link.
Alison Kelly, Julian Freeman & James Lawrence: our local councillors elected in May 2023
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Epsom and Ewell News
Consultation to keep the Top Car Park on the Downs closed until 12:00 - RESPOND BY 3 FEBRUARY
Back in June 2021 the Epsom & Walton Downs Conservators (run by the Residents Association and the Racing Industry) decided to seek permission from Surrey County Council (SCC) to close the access road to the Top Car Park on the Downs from the late afternoon until midday the following day. This seemed to be a decision made in haste due to the vastly increased numbers of visitors during the various lock-downs.
23 Jan 2022
Your Monthly update from your LibDem Borough Councillors - for December 2021
Dear friends, with best wishes for a peaceful Christmas and healthy New Year, here is our last Update for 2021 covering events during December (well, up to 23rd December, hoping all is quiet over the holidays).
23 Dec 2021
Surrey County Council News
New Surrey Lib Dem hits the ground running
Grateful residents have written to thank recently elected Lib Dem county councillor Harry Boparai for his work in helping to resolve two longstanding issues in his Division, Sunbury Common & Ashford Common.
9 Jun 2023
GP “retirement time bomb” in Surrey revealed with 24% nearing retirement
124 fully qualified GPs are over 55, 24% of total number in Surrey Heartlands area that covers most of Surrey. Lib Dems warn of GP "retirement time bomb" facing local communities with almost 1 in 4 heading towards retirement age. Will Forster, Leader of Surrey Lib Dems is calling for the Government to set out a clear plan to recruit more GPs in NHS workforce plan. The Liberal Democrats have warned of a "GP retirement time bomb," after new research by the party reveals almost one in four family doctors are nearing retirement age.
30 Jun 2023
Woking Library to be revamped
Earlier today, Lib Dem Councillor Will Forster was pleased to hear about Surrey County Council's plans to refurbish Woking's library.
27 Jun 2023
UK Lib Dem news
Migration
Building a Fair Asylum System
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
LS
by Lisa Smart
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Education, Children & Schools
Certainty for Ukrainian Children Living in the UK
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.
LS
22 Sep 2025