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
Surrey Lib Dems
Working hard for you on Surrey County Council
Surrey News
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
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
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
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
County Council backs down in attempt to block review of £6 million London Road walking and cycling scheme decision
Surrey County Council has backed down after originally telling members of the public and councillors that the decision not to proceed with a walking and cycling scheme for London Road did not count as a formal decision...
11 Nov 2024
UK Lib Dem news
Trump’s pharma price hike
What the Government is doing, and why we’re opposing it
HM
2 Jan 2026
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025