National figures announced today by the Coalition Government have bought welcome news on the large number of "Troubled Families" being turned around by councils across the country, but reveal an exceptionally poor performance by Conservative controlled Surrey County Council.
A recent report issued by Surrey County Council has highlighted poor or delayed performance by its sub contractors in carrying out flood prevention work such as cleaning or unblocking road drains on Surrey's roads and emptying the Council's soakaways.
As a result of a call by Liberal Democrat County Councillor Will Forster, Surrey County Council has now banned access to top payday lenders' websites from all Council computers and networks, including those in public libraries.
The Coalition Government has announced funding for an extra 2310 school places in Surrey.
The Coalition Government has today [31 July] announced additional funding for electric vehicle charging points, including £58,860 for Surrey County Council.
Surrey residents are now seeing the benefits of the Coalition Government's approach to a stronger economy.
Ed Davey's Leaders' Speech to Autumn Conference Speech 2026
The Liberal Democrats will take 2.5 million people out of paying income tax altogether by raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000.
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for British farmers, protecting our countryside, and taking decisive action to secure affordable, locally grown food for generations to come.
By clamping down on illegal supply chains, holding tech platforms to account, and keeping our pavements safe for pedestrians, the Liberal Democrats are ensuring our towns and cities remain safe, accessible, and active.
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for billpayers, protecting our waterways, and demanding a water system that serves the public interest.
The Liberal Democrats are ready to establish the UK as a world leader in responsible, democratic AI - backing home-grown talent, protecting national security, and ensuring technology works for everyone.