Elmbridge Lib Dems

Wonderful to welcome Lib Dem Party Leader Ed Davey to Weybridge last Friday for a fantastic afternoon of canvassing with the Elmbridge team! His visit brought great enthusiasm as we spoke with local residents about the issues that matter most to our community. Big thank you to everyone who joined!

Results for the Hinchley Wood, Claygate & Oxshott By-election are in...

Congratulations to our Lib Dem candidate Andy Burton🔶 Thank you to everyone who voted!

Fantastic Action Days this Weekend across Claygate & Hinchley Wood 🔶 Vote Andy Burton this Thursday to deliver real change in Surrey.

- Andy Burton, Liberal Democrat Candidate for the Hinchley Wood, Claygate and Oxshott by-election

Until the new unitary authorities are created, Elmbridge Borough Council remains responsible for Planning, however Surrey Council retains a significant influence.

If elected, I will ensure that Surrey County Council heavily scrutinise the impact of
proposed developments on traffic in the area."

Retaining the distinctiveness of our three villages of Hinchley Wood, Claygate and Oxshott is very important to me and that means preserving our green belt from development and protecting the nature that lives within it.

"Whilst canvassing in Oxshott, I came across many residents concerned about the profound impact on their lives of two major housing developments in the area. This hedgehog came out of its bushes to tell me so himself! 🦔

Andy Burton for Hinchley Wood, Claygate & Oxshott - Elmbridge Liberal Democrats I’m Andy Burton, and I've lived here for 20 years with my wife and 3 children. I've spent my career in the City and overseas, was a Chair of Governors at a local primary school for 8 years and have…

👉 Learn more about Andy’s campaign here: buff.ly/fsQV6Ns

After a long and successful career in finance, Andy wants to give back to the community by serving as a councillor. His focus will be on fixing our roads, investing in schools and special education, and ensuring safety in traffic - plus salvaging the debt-laden Surrey County Council.

Hear why Andy Burton is standing to be your Surrey County Councillor in the forthcoming Hinchley Wood, Claygate & Oxshott byelection on 21st August.

Brilliant to be joined by @joshbabarinde.bsky.social over the weekend for canvassing in Hinchley Wood! 📮

Fantastic support on the doorstep, with many postal votes already sent for Andy Burton. Only Lib Dem Andy can beat the Conservatives in Hinchley Wood, Claygate & Oxshott on 21st August!

📮REMINDER: POSTAL VOTES DROPPING THIS WEEKEND📮

This weekend postal votes will be delivered to all registered voters across Hinchley Wood, Claygate and Oxshott. Vote for Liberal Democrat Andy Burton, to elect a councillor who will listen to your concerns and champion our area.

Stop the Tories and Reform in Hinchley Wood, Claygate and Oxshott, Surrey Council Vote tactically in Hinchley Wood, Claygate and Oxshott to stop the Tories and Reform

🔶 ONLY THE LIB DEMS CAN BEAT THE CONSERVATIVES AND REFORM ON 21ST AUGUST 🔶

It's official, @mvtfwd.bsky.social have recommended the Liberal Democrats as the tactical vote in Hinchley Wood, Claygate & Oxshott.

Find out more here: stopthetories.vote/local/surrey...

Fantastic canvassing session this weekend in Oxshott. There was a real enthusiasm on the doorstep for local candidate, Andy Burton.

Residents in Oxshott are backing Andy to be their next County Councillor ahead of the Hinchley Wood, Claygate and Oxshott By-Election on 21st August.

You can find out more about Andy's campaign here: www.elmbridgelibdems.org.uk/andy-burton-...

Fantastic canvassing session yesterday in Claygate. Lots of support on the doorstep for local candidate, Andy Burton.

Residents know that the choice in the Hinchley Wood, Claygate and Oxshott by-election on 21st August is between Lib Dem Andy, or yet another Conservative.

Local Campaigner Andy Burton is fighting for Claygate residents Over the past four months, Liberal Democrat Campaigner Andy Burton has working closely with residents in Claygate to enable their voices to be heard.

Local Lib Dem Campaigner Andy Burton has been pushing Surrey County Council to take action on roads and potholes in Claygate. Find out about Andy's work below 👇 www.elmbridgelibdems.org.uk/news/article...

Making a difference: A look at Cllr Neil Houston’s time as the Mayor of Elmbridge Elmbridge Borough Council held its Mayor-making ceremony on Wednesday this week, marking the end of Long Ditton Councillor Neil Houston’s tenure as mayor.

Thanks to Cllr Neil Houston⁩ for all his hard work this year as Mayor of Elmbridge. Find out about Neil's time as mayor below 👇
www.elmbridgelibdems.org.uk/news/article...

A tribute to Mark Sugden; an outstanding local councillor. “I was saddened to hear that Mark Sugden had passed away earlier this week. I knew that he had been struggling with cancer for sometime.

A tribute to Mark Sugden; an outstanding local councillor.

www.elmbridgelibdems.org.uk/news/article...

A Greener Future for Cobham: Development and Nature Hand in Hand In Cobham, Wild Capital is creating Wild Cobham, a prospective nature reserve that will include newwoodland, species-rich grasslands, meadows, and revitalised watercourses.

Cobham Councillor Laurence Wells writes about the transformative 'Wild Cobham' initiative.

Read the article below to find out more:
www.elmbridgelibdems.org.uk/news/article...

Councillor Richard Flatau and the team in Molesey this morning were talking with residents. Potholes continue to be a big issue for local residents.

#Molesey #LibDems #DemsOnTheDoorstep

Today is the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

VE Day marks the end of World War II in Europe. It honours the service and sacrifice of those who fought in the war, as well as those who supported them from home.

This Sunday is the Dittons Fair: which is a great community event for everyone!

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Cllr Pippa Graeme joins the Liberal Democrats Cllr Pippa Graeme, who has served as the councillor for Weybridge & St. George’s ward at Elmbridge Borough Council since May 2023 has announced her decision to leave the Weybridge & St. George’s…

🚨Breaking News 🚨

Councillor Pippa Graeme has joined the @libdems.org.uk from the Weybridge & St. George's Independents!

We are delighted to have Pippa as part of our group

Our #Hersham Councillors Paul and Wendy were out knocking on the doors this morning. Issues the residents talked about varied from a dislike of Trump to the age-old problem with potholes!

Cllrs Wendy Gibbs and Cllr Paul Hughes out speaking to residents in Hersham this morning, many of them dismayed that there are no County Council elections in Surrey this week.

Esher MP calls for unauthorised River Thames boats to be removed Monica Harding is set to raise the issue of "overstaying" boats on the River Thames in Parliament.

A massive thank you to our brilliant MP @monicaharding.bsky.social for raising the issue of overstay boats in Parliament this afternoon, which you can read about below 👇

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

McDonald’s Refused in Cobham: Local Democracy in Action for a Healthier Future The recent decision to refuse planning permission for a new McDonald’s restaurant—subject to any appeal—marks an important moment in efforts to promote healthier lifestyles and tackle the obesity…

McDonald’s Refused in Cobham: Local Democracy in Action for a Healthier Future

To find out more, click the link 👇
www.elmbridgelibdems.org.uk/news/article...

Good luck to everyone in Elmbridge who is running in the London Marathon today. 👟

[Image Credit: Dan Huddleston]

The team out in Walton today; talking with residents, signing up new volunteers and listening to residents hacked off with Conservative-run Surrey County Council.

#PotHoleChaos #DemsOnTheDoorstep