The Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) is on its way
Each day since the General Election the Coalition Government has had to borrow an extra £400 million. That's because for every £300 coming in the government is spending £400.
19 Oct 2010
Surrey Lib Dems
Working hard for you on Surrey County Council
Surrey News
Less talk and more action, say Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats at County Hall have urged the Conservative administration to support the voluntary sector in Surrey with actions, rather than words.
18 Oct 2010
Green Energy - Lib Dems take the lead at County Hall
Surrey County Council has approved a motion put forward by the Liberal Democrat group, agreeing to investigate the use of renewable energy to generate income for the Council, whilst lowering carbon emissions.
12 Oct 2010
Lib Dems secure new rights for Britons held abroad
Following a long battle led by the Lib Dems, European governments, including the UK, have adopted a new law giving all criminal suspects in the EU the right to free interpretation and translation of questioning, court proceedings and essential documents. This right will apply right through from arrest to trial.
9 Oct 2010
Lib Dems slam huge price increase for Parking Permits
Surrey Liberal Democrats have slammed the Conservative-led County Council's plan for a massive increase in the cost of residents' on-street Parking Permits.
8 Oct 2010
Common sense prevails on rat poison
News that the use of rat poison by businesses and householders is to be protected in an EU regulation has been welcomed.
4 Oct 2010
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