Judge quashes planning consent for golf course at Cherkley Court, Surrey
Surrey countryside campaigners have won their legal challenge against the building of a luxury golf and leisure complex at historic Cherkley Court.
29 Aug 2013
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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Epsom and Ewell News
Tour of Britain Cycle race, Epsom Saturday 21 September
The Tour of Britain Cycle race starts in Scotland on 15 September and ends in London on 22 September. Stage 7 is in Surrey, with Epsom Racecourse as the start and Guildford the finish, 155km in total. Stage 7 is on Saturday 21 September with the start at 12.00 noon. The finish is expected between 15.30 - 16.15 in Guildford High Street.
29 Aug 2013
Cllr Colin Taylor is the new Mayor of Epsom and Ewell
Cllr Colin Taylor has been officially recognised as Mayor of Epsom & Ewell 2013/14, the first Liberal or Liberal Democrat mayor in the 76 year history of the Borough.
2 Jun 2013
Surrey County Council News
Lib Dems condemn Surrey County Council’s £2.5m bill for contract staff
News today* has revealed that the cost of temporary officers at Surrey County Council is £2.5m. The news comes at a time when the Council are proposing a number of cuts to essential services, affecting Children's Centres, bus subsidies, Community Recycling Centres and Libraries.
18 Jan 2019
Lib Dems call for Surrey County Council to Protect Europeans from Brexit
Lib Dem County Councillor Will Forster has today called on Surrey County Council to support European Union (EU) nationals living locally from the damaging effects of Brexit.
16 Jan 2019
Statement from Cllr Chris Botten on recent Guardian article ‘Disabled woman evicted before Christmas … for highlighting the damp’*
A recent Guardian article titled 'Disabled woman evicted before Christmas…for highlighting the damp' has exposed issues in the way that Landlords are able to evict tenants, and the suffering that this can cause those who are most vulnerable.
5 Jan 2019
UK Lib Dem news
Carers
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.
16 Sep 2024
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.
LD
16 Sep 2024
International Development
Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage
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.
LD
16 Sep 2024