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.
On Friday 13th June 2025, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returned House of Commons for MPs to consider further amendments to the Bill.
The Chancellor was absolutely right to say the NHS is our most treasured public service, but for as long as social care isn’t functioning, much of today’s investment in the NHS will be wasted.
The official launch took place on 5 June 2025 in Send, attended by supporters, volunteers, and local dignitaries. The ceremony featured the traditional bow-dipping ritual, during which Zöe Franklin, MP for Guildford, christened the boat.
Guildford Green Day 2025 is arriving on Sunday the 8th of June, which will be a vibrant, free, family-friendly celebration of climate action and community sustainability, from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Guildford Borough Council, under Lib-Dem leadership, are proud to launch a new discounted parking permit scheme to support the workers who keep our town centre buzzing after dark.
Ahead of the biggest shake-up of Local Government in 50 years, Zöe Franklin MP is pushing for the Government not to put the burden on council tax payers.
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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