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Addlestone by-election candidates Ronan McCaughey, Jenny Coulon and Mike Smith

Lib Dems select candidates for triple by-election in Addlestone

Meet your local Lib Dem team standing in the Addlestone by-elections on 21st August 2025!

21 Jul 2025

Pictures showing the truth about County Council proud cuts : pot holes, flaking paintwork, sad children and a mother

Surrey families know the real story behind Conservative claims

Surrey's Conservative leader is trying to rewrite history as his council faces dissolution - but families across our county know the real story of Tory failure

20 Jun 2025

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Your Community, your choice, your project with pictures of outdoor space and activities

New £1.3 million fund puts Runnymede communities in control of local improvements

Runnymede Borough Council has launched an exciting new £1.3 million fund that will directly benefit local residents through improved infrastructure and enhanced public spaces across the borough.

11 Jun 2025

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Picture of Ed Davey which a message explaining why he got into politics

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

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Picture of councilors and officers at a Runnymede Council meeting in the chamber

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

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Picture of a road with signposts about financial freedom

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

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Surrey County Council News

Council plans to sell off properties still shrouded in secrecy say Surrey Lib Dems

Council plan to sell off properties still shrouded in secrecy say Surrey Lib Dems

12 Dec 2017

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Lib Dems call for scrutiny investigation over Surrey County Council pay off to Virgin Care

12 Dec 2017

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Lib Dem success as County Council backs more SEND places in Surrey

Liberal Democrat county councillors celebrated today after Surrey County Council unanimously backed their call to increase the level of places for pupils with Special Educational Needs within Surrey. A motion, tabled by Liberal Democrat county councillors, was accepted unanimously by all council members at a meeting today at County Hall. The County Council spends a total of £237 million on SEND services for children and young people, educates 822 SEND students outside of the county, and spends nearly £27 million on travel costs for SEND students.

5 Dec 2017

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Lib Dems say "Stop relying on members of the public to report missing or damaged signs"

Liberal Democrat Councillors on Surrey County Council are calling for an end to the council relying on members of the public to report missing or damaged road signs and instead are calling for a sign inspection policy to be developed and implemented.

4 Dec 2017

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Surrey County Council criticised for failing to address "critical weaknesses" in Children's Services

Commenting on the letter published by OFSTED today, Councillor Chris Botten, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Children & Families, said:

30 Nov 2017

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Lib Dems call for County Council to increase SEND provision within Surrey

Liberal Democrats have called upon Surrey County Council to improve and expand its provision of services to children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND). The County Council spends a total of £237 million on SEND services for children and young people, educates 822 SEND students outside of the county, and spends nearly £27 million on travel costs for SEND students. Liberal Democrat county councillors have tabled a motion, to be discussed at Council next week, calling for the Conservative-administration to invest in more SEND provision within Surrey, in order to reduce the number of placements outside of the county, as well as reducing travel costs and times for children and parents alike.

30 Nov 2017

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