Liberal Lockdown and Beyond

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The Woking Liberal Democrats discuss the trials and tribulations of living in Woking under the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. They highlight some of the major challenges, inspiring stories and future opportunities facing the people of Woking, whilst shining a spotlight on those running our borough to ensure they’re acting with the residents’ best interest in mind. The hosts are in listening and exploring mode and are keen to hear what’s happening in and around Woking. Contact them by email - [email protected] to share your experiences in writing or by appearing in one of their podcasts.

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Woking Borough Council Finances - What's The Future?

Jul 17 2023 23 mins

On Wednesday 7 June 2023, the Section 151 Officer and Interim Director of Finance issued Woking Borough Council with a Section 114 Notice in response to the unprecedented financial challenges facing the authority.In previous podcasts Lib Dem Councillors Peter Graves and Dale Roberts have discussed the prospects of WBC being issued with a Section 114 notice. Now that such a notice h

Dr Swati Mukherjee Liberal Democrat candidate for Horsell Ward on 4th May

Apr 25 2023 14 mins

Dr Swati Mukherjee, a paediatric surgeon, a senior director in biotechnology and mother of 2 boys is the Lib Dem candidate for the Horsell Ward on 4th May.Swati talks to Cllr Peter Graves about her life, achievements and ambitions for Woking.Support the show

Steve Greentree Liberal Democrat Candidate for Knaphill Ward on 4th May

Apr 19 2023 12 mins

Steve Greentree was a senior executive in the biotech industry and talks about how he wants to apply the customer focussed approach that was so successful in his business life to help the residents of Knaphill. Steve talks to Cllr Peter Graves about his life, achievements and ambitions.Support the show

Chris Martin Liberal Democrat candidate for Pyrford Ward on 4 May

Apr 12 2023 13 mins

Pyrford resident, father of 2 sons, world record holder, ocean rower, business owner, keen cyclist, fit energetic campaigner and compassionate supporter of those less able to help themselves.Chris talks to Cllr Peter Graves about his life, achievements and ambitions and reveals some surprising and candid stories about himself.Support the show

The Next Steps for Woking Town Centre's Masterplan

Apr 03 2023 14 mins

The Woking Examiner's Cllr Peter Graves, asks Portfolio Holder for Planning and Regulations, Cllr Liam Lyons, to explain:What are the benefits of a town centre Masterplan?Does Woking have such a plan?Is the choice as simple as "build up" or "build out"?Can Woking meet its building targets for affordable homes?When did Woking start preparing a Masterplan? Ca

Woking Borough Council Finances - What happens next.

Mar 11 2023 13 mins

In this episode we continue the examination of Woking Borough Council's finances and try to find answers to questions such as:Can WBC go bankrupt? What are the implications of a Section 114 notice?What is DLUHC?What are the Lib Dems doing to sort out the problems?How long will it take to sort out the problems?Support the show

How did Woking Borough Council end up with a mountain of debt?

Feb 26 2023 19 mins

This episode of The Woking Examiner tries to answer three questionsWith borrowing commitments standing at £2.4 billion how did Woking Borough Council end up with such huge loans?With annual loan repayments of £60 million and climbing and Council Tax income of £10 million how does it make ends meet? Does it actually make ends meet?Woking Lib Dem Councillor Peter Graves takes a cl

PCC? What the heck is it?

Mar 13 2021 17 mins

The local election is fast approaching. Woking residents will go to the polls on May 6th to have their say on who represents their Borough, their County and as their Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). In this episode Liberal Democrat Candidate Dale Roberts explores the issues that will help you decide where to place your vote. He is joined by Lib Dem Cllrs Will Forster (Woking Bo

Restoring Trust in Woking Politics

Feb 22 2021 16 mins

Politicians today are creating a growing gap between what they say and what they do. The result is an increasing lack of trust in politics. “Fide et Diligentia”. This is the motto of Woking Borough Council. It means ‘Faith and Diligence.’ Ironic, given how the Tory-led council have been making decisions. It’s no surprise that politicians are seen as less trustworthy than

Tory Incompetence - It's Official

Jan 08 2021 27 mins

Serious managerial incompetence by senior Tory Councillors is identified in the independent inspector's "Report on Woking Football Club and Associated Development - 15 December 2020". The report clearly identifies many very important issues for all Woking voters. Woking Borough Council granted a £250 million loan to a property developer and has been found to have in