Leader's Statement: High Court denies coalition’s ULEZ expansion challenge Friday, 28 July, 2023 Cllr Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey County Council said: “ Whilst we respect today’s court decision, it is incredibly disappointing. “ This has always been about protecting Surrey residents, many of whom will now be significantly socially and financially impacted by the Mayor’s decision as they go about essential, everyday journeys, without any mitigation in place to minimise this. “ Our concerns... Local News
Lib Dems say ‘no’, again 12th February 2013 At today’s meeting of the County Council, Surrey’s Lib Dems unanimously voted against an increase in council tax, equivalent to just 44 pence a week , which... Local News
Lib Dems say ‘no’, again 12th February 2013 At today’s meeting of the County Council, Surrey’s Lib Dems unanimously voted against an increase in council tax, equivalent to just 44 pence a week , which... Local News
Bob Neill MP visits County Hall 8th February 2013 Bob Neill MP, the Conservative Party Vice-Chairman (Local Government) today visited County Hall to address the Conservative Group Local News
Lib Dem Leader’s Expenses Hypocrisy 7th February 2013 Despite her recent criticism of Surrey County Council’s Conservative Administration, it has emerged that Lib Dem Group Leader Hazel Watson has herself made... Local News
Lib Dems Fail to Support Children’s Service in Council Vote 11th December 2012 The Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council today refused to support the authority’s Children’s Service in a named and recorded vote held at today’s meeting... Local News
Lib Dems’ Call for 20mph Zones across County Fails 11th December 2012 In a motion tabled at today’s (11 th December 2012) meeting of the County Council, the Lib Dem Group called for a change to a Council-wide policy which would... Local News
Children’s Minister Commends Surrey’s Approach 12th June 2012 On Monday 11 th June, Surrey County Council was proud to receive a visit from Cabinet Minister for Children, Tim Loughton, who joined us to launch Surrey’s new... Local News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
