Yesterday, votes were counted across Surrey for the two new unitary councils - West and East Surrey. In a historic win, both new Surrey councils are to be run by the Liberal Democrats! Here in Guildford Borough, we won 12 out of 20 new council seats.
We want to thank everyone who voted for our councillors and for us to run the council. There are challenges ahead, but there is also an enormous opportunity.
Last night Liberal Democrats took a stand on behalf of residents across Guildford borough by spearheading a demand for the government to suspend and reconsider the 'grey belt' planning rules...
The Liberal Democrat group at Guildford Borough Council has called for civic honours to command broad community and cross-party support after a proposal to confer Honorary Aldermen status on seven former councillors did not proceed.
Lib-Dem run Guildford Borough Council has voted to support the principles of becoming a Borough of Sanctuary, reaffirming its commitment to making Guildford a welcoming, inclusive and safe place for everyone...
Zöe Franklin and the Guildford Liberal Democrats have been listening to local residents through our summer survey.
Following local government reorganisation, Zöe Franklin pushes for Guildford’s centuries old county town status to be reconfirmed.
The Labour government is making sweeping changes to the planning process which will reduce the power of local people to influence planning decisions in our borough as well as nationally.
Ed Davey's speech to Energy UK's Annual Conference
The UK’s press regulator has never fined a newspaper. The Liberal Democrats say that has to change.
Ed Davey's Leaders' Speech to Autumn Conference Speech 2026
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