Liberal Democrats for Claygate, Esher & Oxshott North

18/07/2025

A candidate in the Surrey by election for the division of Claygate, Hinchley Wood and Oxshott says that the Lib Dems in Elmbridge are closing Community Centres, including Claygate.

This is completely untrue.

In this video Elmbridge Borough Council leader Mike Rollings states what’s really happening.

13/06/2024

27/05/2024

https://fb.watch/skfH2d_gS8/

24/05/2024

The Raleigh Drive appeal has been dismissed!
Positive news just before the bank holiday weekend.

The development proposed was an outline planning application for up to 60 dwellings and associated landscaping and open space with access from Raleigh Drive.
The main issue was that the site was in the green belt.
Although previously developed land in the form of a tennis court and bowling Green among other things, most of the land was not previously developed land.
The inspector recognised that the proposal would result in benefits i.e. 60 dwellings, but it was harmful to the greenbelt and should not be approved excepting very special circumstances. The totality of Greenbelt attracts substantial weight. In his judgement, the benefits did not clearly outweigh the harm, (just tipping the balance would not be enough) for very special circumstances to exist.

13/05/2024

Come and join our Elmbridge councillors Mike Rollings and Alex Coomes for a coffee morning on Thursday 16th May 10.30am - 12.30pm at The Youth and Community Hub in Elm Road. This is your opportunity to ask questions and hear more about Council affairs. All residents are warmly welcome and refreshments are served.

20/04/2024

Vote for Bruce McDonald on 2nd May - in this video he gives you many reasons why!

27/02/2024

Local Plan Inspection kicks off!
Elmbridge Borough Council Leader Cllr Bruce McDonald said this morning: "It's a huge day for Elmbridge today with the Local Plan examination by the Government Inspector under way.
"One of our Plan's strengths is the fact that unlike some of our neighbouring boroughs we are not releasing green belt only to have to claw it back later.
"We will undoubtedly come under pressure on our reduced housing numbers, but the idea that the planning system can solve the housing crisis is for the birds."
Read Cllr McDonald's opening statement underneath.