Surrey County Council Lib Dems welcome Gatwick decision
Surrey County Council's Liberal Democrats have welcomed the decision by the Liberal Democrat Party Conference in Glasgow to oppose expansion of Gatwick Airport.
7 Oct 2014
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Surrey County Council Lib Dems say: “Free Surrey from central government’s shackles”
Surrey County Council's Liberal Democrats are calling for more decision making powers and funding to be devolved from central government to the regions, counties, boroughs & districts and cities of England.
6 Oct 2014
Surrey County Council Lib Dems welcome pre-manifesto airports pledge
Today, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg unveiled a "manifesto for the next generation" launching the party's pre-manifesto, an 80-page document that will form the backbone of the party's 2015 election platform.
8 Sep 2014
Government Condemns Surrey’s Excessive Councillor Allowances in response to Lib Dems
Cllr Hazel Watson, Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council wrote to the Secretary of State asking him to investigate the excessive increases in councillor allowances and the excessive number of special responsibility allowances pushed through by the Conservative administration at County Hall. She also asked him to check whether the Government's own regulations had been followed by the County Council.
11 Jul 2014
Surrey gets less pothole money than Hampshire and Kent
The Liberal Democrats have called for Surrey County Council to improve the speed and quality of pothole repair in Surrey.
7 Jul 2014
Young carers support to be examined by Surrey County Council following Lib Dem calls
Surrey County Council is to look at what support can be given to young carers following a motion by Lib Dem councillor Will Forster.
8 May 2014
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