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.
Julie Morris, Alison Kelly, Julian Freeman & James Lawrence: our local councillors elected in May 2023
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Helen Maguire - our new MP
Read more about our new MP, Helen Maguire, on her dedicated website
Some of our local volunteers
If you want a better, fairer, society - both locally and nationally - please consider helping us in any way you can.
Epsom and Ewell News
Update from September EEBC meetings
Here are some short bullet points covering the September cycle of E&E Borough Council meetings. In addition the photo shows the murals in the Upper High Street car park. Many thanks to the Glyn School pupils for their creative work.
Councillor Kelly achieves a result for tenants and the environment
Our Councillor Alison Kelly has ensured that tenants do not face unnecessary additional costs when moving into Housing Association properties, and also reduces the environmental impact of waste.
Surrey County Council News
PEEL report turnaround highlights Tory PCC's failings
Cllr Paul Kennedy, the Liberal Democrat challenger to the Conservative incumbent in May’s police and crime commissioner elections, has welcomed news that Surrey Police has dramatically improved its performance in responding to 999 and 101 calls.
294,176 'four week waits' for a GP appointment in Surrey last year.
The number of 'Four week waits' for a GP appointment in Surrey reached 294,176 last year. It is a 33% increase for those waiting more than 28 days compared to 2022 and an increase of 18% for those waiting 14 days or longer.
Dental plan “too little too late” for 101,857 children not seen by an NHS dentist in Surrey
Surrey’s Liberal Democrats have slammed the Government’s new dental plan as figures show 101,857 children in Surrey had not been seen by an NHS dentist in 12 months.
UK Lib Dem news
The Clean Water Authority
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
Supporting the Future of Music
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.