Cllr John Orrick, the Liberal Democrat Opposition Spokesperson for Communities on Surrey County Council, has condemned the decision by Surrey's Conservative Cabinet today to support an £8.3 million Magna Carta celebration project "signing a blank cheque".
Cllr Fiona White, the Liberal Democrat Opposition Spokesperson for Adult Social Care on Surrey County Council, has called for an urgent report to councillors on Care home top-up fees. A report by Independent Age entitled "Care home top-up fees: the secret subsidy" has rated Surrey's performance as 'ugly'.
Liberal Democrat County Councillor Will Forster was successful today in calling on Surrey County Council to support the campaign to persuade the Government to change the law and provide funding to ensure that all young people in foster care can stay with their foster families when they turn 18. He also called on Surrey County Council to do all it can to help young people in foster care to stay with their foster families when they turn 18.
Cllr Hazel Watson, the Leader of the Liberal Democrat Opposition on Surrey County Council is calling on the council to reaffirm its pay policy for senior staff.
Cllr Hazel Watson, the Leader of the Liberal Democrat Opposition on Surrey County Council has today issued Freedom of Information requests to the County Council and Surrey Police asking to be provided with a copy of the police report into their investigation into the death of Gloria Foster.
Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have condemned the County's ruling Conservative administration for continuing to hoard council taxpayers money in reserves while putting up Council Tax by the maximum central government will allow without a referendum.
October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.
