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Delay to county elections is assault on democracy

Surrey Lib Dems are outraged that the 2025 county elections have now been delayed until 2026.

6 Feb 2025

Surrey Lib Dems give council budget a 'thumbs down'

At the Full Council meeting on 04 February the Lib Dem group voted against the budget put forward by the Conservative administration.

6 Feb 2025

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Lib Dems Secure Commitment Towards SEND Panel Improvements

At Surrey County Council’s Cabinet meeting on 28 January, Councillor Liz Townsend (Cranleigh & Ewhurst) successfully secured approval for her proposal to automatically include the SEN case officer in panel meetings.

31 Jan 2025

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Surrey Lib Dems fight move to delay county council elections to 2026

Surrey County Council held an extraordinary meeting on 08 January so that Members could debate the Leader of the Council’s decision to request the new Labour government’s agreement to push back the county elections by 12 months.

9 Jan 2025

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Lib Dems Accuse Surrey County Council of Stifling Debate on Key Issues

The Liberal Democrats in Surrey have accused the Conservative administration of Surrey County Council of shutting down meaningful debate on crucial issues affecting vulnerable children during yesterday’s full council meeting.

11 Dec 2024

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End of the line for controversial active travel scheme

Surrey County Council’s Cabinet meeting held on 26 November saw a disappointing end to the controversial active travel scheme that had been proposed for London Road, Burpham.

27 Nov 2024

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