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.
It's official, Epsom & Ewell is the best place to live in the UK - according to a TV programme on Channel 4. Congratulations to the Officers of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, especially Susan Bush the Press Officer, on the successful case they put to Channel 4 - an excellent match to the programme's 5 criteria of Crime, Education, Employment, Environment and Lifestyle.
In an attempt to get "Fair Trade Town" status for Epsom & Ewell, Cllr Jonathan Lees originally presented a motion to the Borough Council in February 2004. At that stage, the ruling Residents Association group limited the council's response to asking the Business Partnership to draw the attention of the business community to the Fair Trade initiative. As a result Cllr Lees helped to set up the Fairtrade Forum which has worked to increase public awareness of Fair Trade issues independently of the Council.
It is now clear that the two controversial planning applications for Rosebery High School and for a supermarket in Upper High Street have both been delayed and will not be heard on 21st July as originally expected. Instead they are expected to come before the next meeting of the Planning Committee on 8th September.
Surrey County Council has increased its share of council tax for 2003-2004 by 17.9%. Cllr. Janet Maines, Lib Dem group leader said: "This Tory-run County Council has got to move away from crisis management, with its ever spiralling costs, by investing in preventative measures that are good value for money and that better meet the needs of Surrey residents".
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.
