Conservative MP's vote to weaken water regulator powers despite sewage crisis
Conservative MPs, including Ben Spencer, voted yesterday in favour of weakening the water regulator’s ability to take enforcement action on water companies
Conservative MPs, including Ben Spencer, voted yesterday in favour of weakening the water regulator’s ability to take enforcement action on water companies
63% of burglaries in Surrey went unattended by Surrey Police Force last year, despite a government promise to attend all of them, an investigation by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
Runnymede Liberal Democrats have 11 candidates standing in the Local Borough Elections this year, as well as supporting Paul Kennedy, the Liberal Democrat Candidate for the Surrey Police & Crime Commissioner
New figures released by the Environment Agency have shown that Thames Water Company, which covers Runnymede and Weybridge, discharged sewage a staggering 16990 times last year, a 112% rise compared to in 2022
The Weybridge ‘Hospital’ burned to the ground seven years ago in the summer of 2017. At a public meeting soon afterwards, residents were promised that it would be rebuilt within a year. We are still waiting.
Runnymede and Weybridge’s Liberal Democrats have labelled the Chancellor’s budget announcement today a “desperate deception”, with income tax bills still set to rise for local people.
In December 2001, Surrey County Council's Planning and Regulatory Committee met to decide on three of the most controversial Planning Applications for many years - the 3 so-called "Energy from Waste" Incinerators in Redhill, Guildford and Capel, south of Dorking. The large attendance by the public was catered for by a video link to the sports hall.
Despite strong opposition from the Liberal Democrat group, the Conservative majority on Surrey County Council has forced through a sell off of Surrey school support services to warship makers Vosper Thornycroft.
The Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have successfully forced the Conservative administration to reconsider their decision to cut bus services from September, even though they refused to debate a Lib Dem motion before the summer holidays.
The Conservative Executive of Surrey County Council have decided to withdraw large numbers of evening and weekend bus services right across Surrey with effect from September 2003. This was agreed at their meeting on the 10th of June.
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".
Liberal Democrats are calling for a 4 per cent tax on share buybacks, which would incentivise proper business investment, spur economic growth and raise funds fairly for our public services.
Liberal Democrats are unwavering in our commitment to liberal values and international cooperation. We believe in a United Kingdom that stands tall on the world stage, promoting peace, security, and democracy.
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy with a comprehensive plan aimed at boosting cancer survival rates and improving the quality of life for patients and their families.