In memory of David Goodwin
Surrey Lib Dems were very sad to learn of the passing of David Goodwin, former Lib Dem county councillor and husband of current member Angela Goodwin.
12 Sep 2023
Surrey Lib Dems
Working hard for you on Surrey County Council
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Surrey Lib Dems welcome overdue changes to DIY waste disposal
Surrey Lib Dems have welcomed the news that Surrey County Council will finally be amending its policy on the free disposal of DIY waste by residents at its Community Recycling Centres.
30 Aug 2023
ULEZ expansion: Commuters in Surrey left high and dry with over 155,000 facing new charge
The Liberal Democrats have hit out at the Conservative Government and Labour Mayor for playing politics over the expansion of ULEZ whilst ignoring the concerns of commuters outside London.
1 Aug 2023
Surrey County Council still ignoring its own government by charging householders for DIY waste
The Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have slammed the Conservative administration for ignoring their own Government’s demand to stop charging local residents for bringing DIY waste to local tips.
14 Jul 2023
Hospitals serving Surrey lose 8,588 bed days to social care backlogs
New research published by the Liberal Democrats has revealed the impact of the social care crisis on the NHS trusts covering Surrey*, with medically fit patients left stuck in hospital beds waiting for care.
13 Jul 2023
GP “retirement time bomb” in Surrey revealed with 24% nearing retirement
124 fully qualified GPs are over 55, 24% of total number in Surrey Heartlands area that covers most of Surrey. Lib Dems warn of GP "retirement time bomb" facing local communities with almost 1 in 4 heading towards retirement age. Will Forster, Leader of Surrey Lib Dems is calling for the Government to set out a clear plan to recruit more GPs in NHS workforce plan. The Liberal Democrats have warned of a "GP retirement time bomb," after new research by the party reveals almost one in four family doctors are nearing retirement age.
30 Jun 2023
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