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.
A leaked Labour Party internal document has confirmed that Guildford is a "non-priority" for the Labour Party at the next election.
Following on from her previous post on this topic, Parliamentary Candidate Zöe Franklin submitted the following letter in response to South Western Rail's consultation regarding proposals to change ticket office and staffing at stations across Guildford..
Zöe Franklin, Liberal Democrat MP candidate for the Guildford constituency has said the party's victory in the Somerton and Frome by-election shows the party has the "wind in our sails."
Local train operator South Western Rail is consulting on significant changes to how staffing works at their stations. I am reviewing the proposed changes and have spoken with Liberal Democrat MP colleagues in the SWR network area.
Rising interest rates and a number of accounting issues unearthed by a review of council finances have resulted in the council facing a very difficult financial position.
The Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have slammed the Conservative administration for ignoring their own Government's demand to stop charging local residents for bringing DIY waste to local tips.
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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