Putting care at the heart of politics: Ed Davey's message resonates in Runnymede
How the Liberal Democrat leader's deeply personal approach to politics is already making a difference locally
29 May 2025
News
Runnymede Council meetings now live streamed: A win for transparency
After years of advocacy by Liberal Democrat councillors, Runnymede Borough Council has finally introduced live streaming for council meetings, making local democracy more accessible to residents across the borough.
21 May 2025
Financial Inclusion Project transforms lives in Runnymede
Runnymede Borough Council's innovative financial inclusion project has delivered remarkable results since its launch in April 2024, helping vulnerable residents manage debt while recovering in excess of £1.5 million for the council.
10 May 2025
Runnymede Council supports 3 Unitaries for Surrey in reorganisation plans
The Government has prioritised a major shake-up of local government in Surrey that would see Runnymede Borough Council and Surrey County Council replaced by new "unitary authorities."
26 Mar 2025
"Failure to act would be unforgivable" - Lib Dems push for Ukraine support
Lib Dems call for emergency legislation on Monday to seize Russian assets and support Ukraine
3 Mar 2025
Energy companies must now collaborate with local communities on energy initiatives
The Liberal Democrats have secured an important victory for local communities in their fight for a greater voice in renewable energy projects.
28 Feb 2025
Surrey County Council News
Councillor welcomes plans for 20mph limit on Dorking Town roads
Dorking Town centre is set to have a 20mph speed limit following Surrey County Council’s decision to introduce “appropriate” speed limits throughout the County earlier this year.
7 Oct 2024
Councillor funds welcome boost to local youth services
Harry Boparai is delighted to have been able to give a welcome boost to youth services in his Sunbury Common and Ashford Common division, using the discretionary funding available to him as a county councillor.
30 Sep 2024
Election success for Surrey Lib Dems’ group leader
Surrey Lib Dems would like to pay tribute to the three hard-working members of their group who stood in last week’s general election, including Will Forster who was elected to represent Woking in the new parliament.
8 Jul 2024
Conservatives have neglected “roads across Surrey and let the community pay the price” say Lib Dems
Liberal Democrats promise £300m investment to fix roads.
25 Jun 2024
Car thieves “getting away with it” as 5,529 cases go unsolved in Surrey since last election.
Surrey’s Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservatives of letting their communities down as a new analysis of Home Office statistics reveals that 5,529 car thefts have gone unsolved across the county since the last election.
17 Jun 2024
Surrey’s Liberal Democrats back new manifesto with NHS at the heart
The Liberal Democrats have launched their General Election manifesto and outlined a plan to save health and care services. The manifesto offers a bold and fully costed £9bn plan to tackle the health and care crisis.
11 Jun 2024