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Lib Dem Councillors in Claygate support local businesses

Sat 20th Feb 2010

Liberal Democrat Councillors in Claygate have been working with traders who to identify how best to survive, and thrive, in these difficult times. The 'Claygate Shopping Experience' was launched in April 2009, with a loyalty card scheme as its focus. Since then nine local residents have won prizes of £100 each in vouchers, which have then been spent in local shops.

Claygate Councillors (photography: Olly Wells)

Liberal Democrats oppose damaging county council budget

Tue 9th Feb 2010

The Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have voted against the Tory administration's budget for 2010/11 at County Hall today.

Liberal Democrats announce education funding commitment for Surrey

Mon 1st Feb 2010

The Liberal Democrats have announced a major funding commitment to boost education in Surrey.

Lionel Blackman selected as candidate for General Election

Sat 23rd Jan 2010

Lionel Blackman has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate to fight the forthcoming General Election in Esher and Walton.

Children's right are human rights says Lib Dem South East MEP

Thu 21st Jan 2010

Lib Dem Euro MP Catherine Bearder today supported calls for greater protection of children from violence.

South East MEP Sharon Bowles to grill new Commissioners in January hearings

Wed 6th Jan 2010

South East Lib Dem MEP Sharon Bowles will be in charge of the competency hearings for several of the most important European Commissioners.

Surrey Police Seven Point Plan

Sat 2nd Jan 2010

The Surrey Police Authority has recently approved a seven point plan for Surrey Police in order to address their anticipated funding shortfall over the next three years to increase front-line police officers and further improve policing. This initiative has been supported by the Lib Dem members of the Police Authority.

Lib Dems oppose Surrey County Council cuts in services

Tue 15th Dec 2009

Liberal Democrat County Councillors have voiced their strong opposition to cuts in services by the Conservative administration. The Conservative run Cabinet has this Autumn decided to terminate all Pegasus school bus services in July 2010, to reduce the ordinary public bus services and reduce the number of roads to be gritted in winter in advance of ice and snow.

Hersham pedestrian crossing setback

Sat 12th Dec 2009

Local Liberal Democrat campaigners, fighting for a pedestrian crossing across Molesey Road between Hersham Library, and the bus stop opposite were disappointed but not surprised by Elmbridge Local Committee's decision last week to take no action.

Surrey County Council Rated "Adequate" by Audit Commission

Wed 9th Dec 2009

The Audit Commission has today published a report rating Surrey County Council's performance as merely "adequate". The Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA) rated the performance of the organisation with scores from 1 to 4 for managing performance, use of resources, managing finances, governing the business and managing resources. The County Council only achieved a score of 2 out of 4 which means that it meets only minimum requirements and only performs adequately.

Hearing for pedestrian crossing in Hersham

Sun 29th Nov 2009

A Petition signed by over 100 Hersham residents for a pedestrian crossing across Molesey Road between Hersham Library and the bus stop opposite be considered by the County Council's Local Committee for Elmbridge on Monday 7th December. The meeting at Cobham Village Hall starts at 4 pm and is open to the public.

Streetlight repairs neglected across Surrey

Sat 7th Nov 2009

Surrey Highways are currently not repairing street lights except in the most urgent cases. A new PFI street lighting contract is expected to start early next year, which will involve replacing 80% of the existing lamp columns, so they are not spending money on repairing columns that will be replaced.

Lib Dem Councillors in Claygate get housing plan amended

Wed 28th Oct 2009

Lib Dem Councillors in Claygate have reviewed the housing figure proposals presented to local residents by Elmbridge Borough Council at a public meeting where both the Councillors and residents expressed concerns at the level of development proposed in Claygate.

Corner shops mustn't lose out says South-East Lib Dem MEP Sharon Bowles

Fri 16th Oct 2009

Local Liberal Democrat MEP Sharon Bowles is working to make sure the UK's corner shops don't lose out from a proposed EU Directive on the safety of Pharmaceuticals.

Lib Dems campaign for pedestrian crossing in Hersham

Mon 5th Oct 2009

Esher and Walton Liberal Democrats have been leading the campaign for a pedestrian crossing in Molesey Road, Hersham (by the Barley Mow roundabout) near the Hersham Library.

Conservative run County Council to Axe Pegasus School Buses

Tue 29th Sep 2009

Less than a year since they took the decision to maintain the service until 2011 the Tory administration at County Hall has decided to axe the very popular Pegasus buses from the end of the current school year. The decision to discontinue the service has been made without consultation with parents or the schools.

South-East MEP Sharon Bowles calls on G20 to grasp the nettle

Wed 16th Sep 2009

Liberal Democrat MEP for the South-East Sharon Bowles MEP has called on next week's G20 summit to take real steps towards reform of the world financial system.

Sharon Bowles MEP visiting Oxshott (photography: Olly Wells)

Lib Dem Party President visits Hersham

Sat 12th Sep 2009

Liberal Democrat Party President Baroness Scott was today the guest speaker at the annual Esher and Walton Ploughman's Lunch. She met with party members and local residents to discuss issues and thank supporters for their help in recent elections.

Claygate Cllrs support local business loyalty card scheme

Mon 10th Aug 2009

Following the success of their Claygate Bag for Life scheme, Liberal Democrat Claygate Cllrs have supported a loyalty card scheme to support local businesses. Cllrs Jimmy Cartwright, Michael Courtney, and Steve Wells led discussions from which the idea of a loyalty card scheme emerged. They have been heavily involved in its implementation and recently presented a prize to the scheme winner.

Cllr Steve Wells with loyalty card winner (photography: Olly Wells)

Save former Walton pool site for recreational land

Mon 3rd Aug 2009

Local Liberal Democrats are opposing Elmbridge Borough Council's plans for 22 houses and 12 flats to be built on the site of the former swimming pool off Kings Road in Walton.

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