21 episodes
Liberal Lockdown and Beyond Woking Liberal Democrats
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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 - Liberal.Lockdown@WokingLibDems.org.uk 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?
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 has been formally issued how is it going to affect the residents of Woking? Whilst much will depend upon the findings of the accountants Councillor Roberts identifies some of the ideas being explored which will result in Woking Council being a successful local authority and less of a failing bank. Service redesign, good value for money, resident engagement, openness and transparency of decision making are all part of the mix.
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Dr Swati Mukherjee Liberal Democrat candidate for Horsell Ward on 4th May
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.
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Steve Greentree Liberal Democrat Candidate for Knaphill Ward on 4th May
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.
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Chris Martin Liberal Democrat candidate for Pyrford Ward on 4 May
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.
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The Next Steps for Woking Town Centre's Masterplan
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? Can National Planning Inspectors over rule a Local Planning Committee decision?What is the Council's next step?Support the show -
Woking Borough Council Finances - What happens next.
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