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.
The Leader of the Council, Cllr Julia McShane, has announced her new Executive team. This follows her own election as Leader at the Selection Council last week.
Guildford Liberal Democrats have called for Thames Water to be overhauled following a long overdue apology for sewage dumping.
Guildford's new Liberal Democrat council leader and council officers met yesterday (18th May) with representatives from Guildford City Football Club to discuss the club's concerns about the quality of football facilities within Guildford borough.
Yesterday was an exciting and important day for both Guildford Liberal Democrats and the residents of Guildford Borough as the Liberal Democrats won 25 seats giving us majority control of Guildford Borough Council!
Conservative MPs block stringent new rules to tackle water companies' sewage discharges in our rivers, lakes and beaches Liberal Democrats' anger at "scandalous" decision by the Government to block the bill A new law which would have clamped down on water firms discharging sewage into our rivers, lakes and coastlines has been blocked by the Government.
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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