Woking Library to be revamped
Earlier today, Lib Dem Councillor Will Forster was pleased to hear about Surrey County Council's plans to refurbish Woking's library.
27 Jun 2023
News
Liberal Democrat News
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
General News and Press Releases
McArthur welcomes Scottish Government u-turn on HPMAs
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today welcomed news that the Scottish Government is dropping its plans to designate 10% of Scottish waters as Highly Protected Marine Areas by 2026.
29 Jun 2023
Lib Dems push forward in Tottenham by-election
For the second successive by-election, Haringey Liberal Democrats are celebrating success after more than doubling their share of the vote in Hermitage & Gardens.
HLD
30 Jun 2023
Hertfordshire County
Hertfordshire County Fines Statutory Undertakers Over £400,000
Hertfordshire County Council has fined statutory undertakers i.e., water, gas and electricity companies over £400,000 in penalty notices issued because companies failed to get the right permits or breached their permits.
7 Jun 2023
Hertfordshire County
Herts County Council Fails To Fix Over Half Reported Highways Defects
Conservative run Hertfordshire County Council failed to fix over 50% of reported potholes in the year to May 2023.
7 Jun 2023