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.
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.
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.
Arrangements are being made to bring the new Residents Parking Permit areas into operation with effect from Saturday 1 June.The aim of the scheme is to discourage commuter parking in those areas.
A government Inspector has rejected the appeal by Rosebery School against the borough council's refusal of changes to the conditions of the planning permission for its sports hall and all weather sports pitch. The school wanted to allow public use out of school hours, including flood lighting of the outdoor sports pitch.
Responding to the publication of Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services report into Surrey Fire and Rescue, Cllr Chris Botten, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group at Surrey County Council said:
Liberal Democrat County Councillors in Surrey have today voted against proposals put forward by the Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP). The report published by the IRP recommended that a Special Responsibility Allowance (SRA) of £10,000 be allocated to Deputy Cabinet Members, a set of roles only introduced to Surrey County Council in May this year.
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
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.