The Liberal Democrats and I are calling for an emergency ban on no-fault evictions over the Christmas period, as figures show 73 families in Woking were put at risk of homelessness due to a Section 21 notice in the year 2022/2023. Government data from 2022/2023 shows that 73 households were placed at risk of homelessness […]

£78,942,798 is needed to clear Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital repair backlog, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has found. The national hospital repair bill reached a record high of £11.6 billion, last year, rising by over £1 billion.  It comes as the NHS budget was slashed by £5 billion in real terms following the […]

At Surrey County Council’s meeting in March this year, I proposed a motion to the Council based on the respected road safety principles, known as Vision Zero. In response, Council officers last week set out the draft Surrey Road Safe Partnership Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy to Surrey’s Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee. The […]

In a recent communication to its members, the Labour Party has announced it will not seriously contest the constituency of Woking at the next election. The Labour Party even called the constituency a “non battleground seat”, as they began to select their election candidate. At the last General Election, the Liberal Democrats finished second place […]

The Liberal Democrats and I are in the final stages of drafting a plan to keep Pool in the Park open.  The Woking Borough Council’s Executive will debate and decide on the plans at its meeting on Thursday 14th December.  The Council, in consultation with local residents, is in the final stages of drafting a […]

The Liberal Democrats and I have slammed Jonathan Lord for voting against a compensation scheme for swimmers who get sick from sewage. The amendment to the Victims and Prisoners Bill, tabled by Lib Dem MP Tim Farron, would have allowed anyone who gets sick as a result of illegal sewage dumping to claim compensation from […]

Last week, Woking Borough Councillors agreed to collectively promised to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women and girls. The White Ribbon promise, which can be made by both men and women, aims to change long-established and harmful attitudes, systems and behaviours around masculinity that perpetuate inequality and violence. A recent […]

Following the publication of the inspection report into SEND services in Surrey, the Lib Dems and I have urged Surrey County Council to go further and faster to improve the experience of those children, young people, and their families who have been adversely impacted by severe delays in needs assessments, and poor lines of communication. […]

The Lib Dems in Woking have accused the Government of being ‘content with local health services crumbling’ after Wednesday’s Autumn Statement failed to provide additional funding for local health services. Before the Autumn Statement, the party had been calling for the Chancellor to invest in a robust NHS rescue plan as ever-growing treatment backlogs have […]

I was recently delighted to open Woking’s Voluntary Sector Fair – this event saw hundreds of visitors flock to Woking Leisure Centre to discover what support and volunteering opportunities are available in the Borough. Now in its third year, this year’s event was the biggest yet with over 80 local organisations and community groups represented. […]