Yesterday, votes were counted across Surrey for the two new unitary councils - West and East Surrey. In a historic win, both new Surrey councils are to be run by the Liberal Democrats! Here in Guildford Borough, we won 12 out of 20 new council seats.
We want to thank everyone who voted for our councillors and for us to run the council. There are challenges ahead, but there is also an enormous opportunity.
Guildford Liberal Democrat Candidate Zöe Franklin: “Conservative Chancellor’s disgraceful stealth tax. Pensioners have been abandoned.”
The Conservatives will take us into the next General Election with taxes at their highest level since 1948, while the NHS, public services, our standard of living and wellbeing have been decimated.
House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats analysed NHS figures for GP appointment waiting times, comparing latest figures, for 2023, and 2022.
England and Wales’ Water Regulator OFWAT has announced new sanctions on Water Companies for poor customer service.
The Guildford Borough Council’s Liberal Democrat administration, led by Cllr Julia McShane, is delighted that they have been successful in bringing Pride in Surrey to the town, an all-day event that will start with a parade leading to Stoke Park...
Yesterday Guildford Borough Council adopted the Liberal Democrat administration’s balanced 2024/25 budget and a revised Medium Term Financial Plan.
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
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