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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

Debate on Petition about Pay & Display On-street Parking

Because over 20,000 people signed Surrey County Council's on-line petition opposing the introduction of charges for on-street parking throughout Surrey, using Pay & Display machines, a formal debate will take place during the council's AGM on Tuesday 10 May.

24 Apr 2011

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Big leap forward in fight against trafficking

Catherine Bearder MEP, who has fought hard to encourage the government to opt-in to the directive, commented: "I am delighted the UK government intends to make such a strong commitment to the fight against human trafficking. The NGOs and anti-trafficking community groups I work with have been calling for the opt-in for some time now."

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by Catherine Bearder MEP

23 Apr 2011

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Fire Service Cuts

Fire-fighters are warning that the number of Fire Engines available at night is planned to be cut by Surrey County Council, reducing public safety at the time people feel most vulnerable.

17 Apr 2011

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Conservative Surrey throws £1m of Council Taxpayers money into the gutter

Commenting on the announcement that Conservative run Surrey County Council expect to save £200,000 a year on road markings through a new contract, County Councillor Stephen Cooksey, Liberal Democrat spokesman on Highways and Transportation, said: "It would be very difficult to strike a deal with anyone that didn't improve on the appalling contract for Surrey highways that is about to come to an end, or not to secure better value for money

13 Apr 2011

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