Lib Dems reject council budget that puts ‘vulnerable residents at risk’
Surrey Lib Dems voted against the county council's proposed budget for 2020/21 as it would put services to vulnerable residents at further risk.
4 Feb 2020
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Lib Dem councillor welcomes County Council HQ move to Woking
Today councillors at Surrey County Council agreed to the purchase of Midas House in Woking.
10 Dec 2019
Lib Dems to double spending on youth services in Surrey to £34million
The Lib Dems have announced they would more than double spending on youth services in Surrey to £33,998,703,to help tackle rising levels of crime. This would form part of a total ring-fenced fund of £500 million for Local Authorities across England to spend on youth services, providing young people with positive, safe and healthy alternatives to gangs.
13 Nov 2019
Liberal Democrats support law to clamp down on vehicle idling
The Lib Dems have called on Surrey County Council to back a bill that would increase the fines for leaving vehicles idling and make it easier to levy fines.
7 Oct 2019
Surrey County Council will no longer charge young care leavers Council Tax
Following a request by the Lib Dems, Surrey County Council has agreed to exempt young care leavers from paying its share of Council Tax.
8 Oct 2019
Liberal Democrats demand more commitment on ending out of County investments
Surrey County Council own a broad range of land and property assets both in and outside of the County, with a total value of around £1.5bn. At the Cabinet meeting last week it was revealed that Surrey will be 'pausing' investment out of county for the time being whilst they evaluate the use of existing properties.
8 May 2019