20 Most Recent News Stories

Lib Dems slam council over vulnerable children report

Sun 20th Jul 2008

Lib Dem Sarah DiCaprio called for Surrey County Council Nick Skellett leader to resign over a report that vulnerable young people in Surrey are being systematically failed by the Council run children's services in the county. Three out of the five areas assessed, including protecting at-risk children and provision for disabled youngsters, were branded inadequate - the worst grade possible.

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Anti ID cards campaign grows

Mon 12th May 2008

Today's Observer brings news that the Government's own security experts have many concerns about Labour's plans to introduce mandatory ID cards:

 Say No to ID Cards (photography: Patrick Haveron)

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Sarah Di Caprio protests at Surrey CC's waste plan

Sun 11th May 2008

THE county council has agreed a 15-year waste plan that will see the authority use incineration instead of landfill to get rid of Surrey's rubbish.

 Surrey Incinerator (photography: Patrick Haveron)

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Abolition of 10p Tax Rate

Thu 8th May 2008

Sarah Di Caprio comments on the detrimental effect the tax change is already having on lower earners.

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Lib Dems scrutinise Conservative Waverley budget

Wed 20th Feb 2008

Waverley Borough Liberal Democrat Group leader Cllr Ken Reed called for the Conservatives to do more to save money after they announced a budget that will hit Waverley residents and council tenants hard.

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Sarah Di Caprio launches own Youtube Channel

Sun 27th Jan 2008

South West Surrey Parliamentary Candidate has launched her own Youtube Channel and has started webcasting.

 Sarah Di Caprio Youtube Channel (photography: Patrick Haveron)

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County Councillor Protests at Tory budget for Godalming Town Council

Sun 20th Jan 2008

Surrey Lib Dem County Councillor Chris Slyfield criticised the proposed Conservative budget for Godalming Town Council that saw ring-fenced funds moved in the general fund. Chris Slyfield set aside £6823 raised during his Mayoral Year for specific youth and community projects. Chris commented:

 Sarah Di Caprio and Chris Slyfield near site of possible new quarry

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New Year message from the Liberal Democrats

Mon 31st Dec 2007

"I'd like to wish all constituents in South West Surrey a very happy and peaceful New Year" said Liberal Democrat Parliamentary spokesperson Sarah Di Caprio.

 Sarah Di Caprio (photography: Patrick Haveron)

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Lib Dems support Waverley officers on Key Site Development

Sun 16th Dec 2007

Patrick Haveron, former Lib Dem Waverley Councillor for the Key Site, commented ahead of the Waverley planning meeting on 18th December:

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Cranleigh Lib Dem Councillor voted Waverley Youth Champion winner

Sun 2nd Dec 2007

It was a gruelling two weeks for the County and Borough Councillors in Waverley who recently took part in the "I'm a Councillor, Get me out of Here!" contest. Day by day, students attending Waverley secondary schools voted off Councillors very much in the way of television's "I'm a Celebrity…".

 Cllr Ken Reed

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LIB DEMS CELEBRATE BEST FOR RECYCLING

Thu 29th Nov 2007

Liberal Democrats in Waverley are delighted to note that, under Lib Dem administration, for the year 2006/7 Waverley was named as the top council area for reducing the amount of waste produced, with an 11% per head reduction.

 Recycling (photography: Patrick Haveron)

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Waverley Lib Dems welcome Chris Huhne

Tue 20th Nov 2007

Lib Dems from across South West Surrey welcomed Chris Huhne as guest speaker to The Farnham House Hotel when they gathered for their annual dinner. The capacity audience heard how Chris compared his vision of the Liberal Party against the current failings of the Labour Party, in particular how Liberals wanted "to achieve power to devolve power". The dinner was also addressed by a representative of Nick Clegg, and a rousing speech from PPC Sarah Di Caprio.

 SW Surrey Dinner with Chris Huhne, Sue Doughty, Sarah Di Caprio and Patrick Haveron (photography: Patrick Haveron)

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New Waverley Leader silent on Tory East Street policy

Wed 23rd May 2007

Local Liberal Democrats quizzed the new Tory Leader of Waverley Council, Cllr Richard Gates, on the new administration's stance to East Street at last night's Executive meeting.

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Tory Waverley Executive: Increase in cost, increase in East Street predicted.

Tue 22nd May 2007

Commenting on the new Executive announced by the Tory administration, Cllr Ken Reed said "By increasing the Executive from nine to ten members, the Conservatives are already costing Waverley Tax Payers more money."

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Tory Election Housing Promises pure spin

Wed 16th May 2007

Ken Reed, Leader of Waverley's Liberal Democrat Group, has taken the new Conservative Leader of the Council to task on election promises.

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Local Lib Dems committed to borough wide representation

Tue 8th May 2007

Liberal Democrat councillors Ken Reed, Celia Savage and John Savage, who all represent the Cranleigh East Ward, are determined to maintain the Liberal Democrat influence on Waverley Borough Council.

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Lib Dems commit to deliver sustainable affordable housing in Waverley

Tue 24th Apr 2007

The Liberal Democrats standing for election to Waverley Borough Council are

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Lib Dems pledge to keep Council Tax down

Sat 21st Apr 2007

The Liberal Democrats are pledging to keep Council Tax DOWN for another four years. The Lib Dems have kept their promises on tax by keeping Waverley Borough Council's rises below inflation for two years in a row.

 Sir Menzies Campbell meets SW Surrey Liberal Democrats

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New Managing Director to take a more 'hands-on' role at Waverley

Thu 29th Mar 2007

The Liberal Democrats welcomed the decision to appoint a new Managing Director as excellent news for the council taxpayers of Waverley. This appointment was confirmed by councillors at a meeting of the Council on Wednesday evening, 28th March.

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Conservative waste sends tax soaring

Thu 15th Mar 2007

Conservative Surrey County Council is to hit local residents in the pocket with a tax rise of £43 this year. Lib Dem-run Waverley is again keeping its tax rises below inflation but it is the Tories at County Hall who claim 74% of your bill.

 Graph comparing Surrey £43 rise with Waverley's £4 rise (photography: Richard Burr)

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