Coalition Government? A coalition for strong national government, NOT a merging of parties. Liberal Democrat principles bring an essential moderating influence into coalition policies. Read a letter from Nick Clegg about the Budget. NB There is NO COALITION in local government in Elmbridge -- Lib Dems continue to provide a strong alternative voice in local politics.  

Closure of Seven Hills Road - from 20 June 2010 for nine weeks. Seven Hills Road is being shut in three stages, to replace gas mains. This third closure period commenced on 20 June and is scheduled to last until 30 August 2010. The road will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians. Read the views of SGN and Surrey County Council.

Elections 2010:  Results for Weybridge Lib Dem Candidates

Thank you to all who supported our local Lib Dem candidates! Your support resulted in an increased Lib Dem share of the vote in the local Surrey County Council By-Election and Elmbridge Borough Council elections, plus an increase for your Runnymede and Weybridge Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate.  Read more...

National Lib Dem 2010 Manifesto - read the press reaction

Andrew Falconer was our Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Runnymede and Weybridge in the 2010 General Election. Andrew is a careers adviser in Higher Education working at Royal Holloway in Egham, and lives in the constituency. Andrew has real commitment to Lib Dem principles and to serving the local community.

Victory against Heathrow expansion - environmental damage averted. In coalition with environmental groups, residents and local councils, Liberal Democrat MP Susan Kramer has led the Lib Dem campaign against the third runway at Heathrow. A long-awaited High Court decision on 26 March 2010 ruled that the Government's argument was "untenable" -- read more on our Campaigns page.

Question mark over Weybridge bus services following Surrey review: There are proposals to cut some services, and to adjust other routes in an attempt to meet changing needs while saving money. We believe that good bus services are essential to the community. Read more...

Flood Strategy - concern over river widening -  Update: Elmbridge Borough Council has said it cannot support some of the proposals made in the Environment Agency Lower Thames Flood Strategy. The EA is proposing large-scale flood channels upstream of Weybridge, and to widen Desborough Cut by 4 metres. Plus - what's behind the recent tree felling. Riverside Matters...

Gravel Extraction at Weybridge riverside: possibilities assessed include Broadwater and Desborough Island. Surrey Mineral Plan consultation proposals for extraction from Hamm Court Farm get a guarded response from Elmbridge.

Elmbridge Civic Improvement Fund - Grants are available for local business-related community improvement projects. Find out what the scheme covers, who qualifies and how you can apply for funding for improvements in Weybridge.

South West Trains -  travel issues SW Trains faced tough questions at Elmbridge Borough Council in March 2009 over service frequency and quality. December 2009 Weybridge Station vision - What is needed to improve our Station?

Councillor Expenses - The Facts

MPs’ expenses have been in the headlines. But what happens locally? What expenses do your borough and county councillors claim? See the details of Elmbridge and Surrey Councillors' allowances and expenses... Updated January 2010

Parking Issues in Weybridge: Why the rises in long stay parking charges were wrong. Read about the parking strategy being developed by Elmbridge and Surrey. UPDATE: CPZ consultation news Nov 2009 - a letter from Surrey lists parking actions. Yellow lines in Portmore Park Road a mistake?

Verges and grass cutting - transfer from Surrey -- Elmbridge BC took over maintenance of roadside verges in the borough in April 2009, following negotiations with Surrey CC - in line with suggestions from Lib Dems about how to make sense of fragmented services. Updated January 2010: The aim now is to improve the service further.

North Weybridge 20 mph Zone - We are pressing for the North Weybridge 20mph Zone to be extended to roads around St James School (see our 21 Sept 2009 question to SCC). In March 2009, when the 20mph signs went up, the limited extent of the zone surprised many residents.

New Bin Collection service up and running
New arrangements for bin collection started on 5 October 2009, with enhanced recycling through weekly collection of food waste, and alternate weekly collection of recycling and residual refuse. We've been pressing to make sure householders' needs are met.

Grotto Road and Thames Street junction

Safety at this junction is a worry for many people, but repeated requests to Surrey for action have had disappointing results so far. A local resident has raised a petition, which we support, and started a campaign blog...

Council Tax Rise - What's behind it?
A 4.9% rise in the Elmbridge BC Council Tax precept for 2009-10 has been voted in by the Conservative administration. Even with the rise, there's a shortfall in budget requiring major savings and cuts in services. How did it happen?  

Time to Fix Surrey's Finances!

Over the last four years, the Conservatives running Surrey County Council have provided poor services for residents, wasted millions of pounds of Council Taxpayers money yet produced continual spin... What's going on?

CRISIS (Cross the Road in Safety) - campaign success

Energetic campaigning for a crossing outside Cleves School, by parents and Weybridge Liberal Democrats, has gained widespread support and won a major first step in improving safety.

Surrey Cycling Strategy - Progress so far?

The Surrey County Council Cycling Strategy has some excellent objectives which we fully support. But what is being done to achieve its objectives? The funding is very limited...

Vicki Macleod says 'thank you' for support
Vicki thanks all who supported and voted for her in the election for Weybridge Division of Surrey County Council. Ian Lake (Conservative) held the seat with a reduced majority, with Vicki (Lib Dem) a solid second. We congratulate Ian on his win, and look forward to working positively together over the next four years to achieve what is needed for Weybridge. Read more...

Runnymede and Weybridge Lib Dems Summer Lunch on 6th September attracted an excellent turnout. Guest speaker Susan Kramer MP gave a very well received talk and Q&A.