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Liberal Lockdown and Beyond
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.
Episodes
21 episodes
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 Li...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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23:22
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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 W...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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14:59
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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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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12:27
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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, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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13:40
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 c...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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14:45
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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 DLUH...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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13:55
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How did Woking Borough Council end up with a mountain of debt?
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 an...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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19:50
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PCC? What the heck is it?
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 episod...
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17:30
Restoring Trust in Woking Politics
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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16:43
Tory Incompetence - It's Official
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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27:11
Shocking Tory Mismanagement and Secrecy
Jobs for Tory pals and weak management of Woking Borough Council officers by the Conservative leadership. Independent LGA (Local Government Association) reports in 2015 and 2019 highlight poor management practice and manageri...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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13:07
Healthy Lives in Pandemic Times
Our NHS is bearing the brunt of this pandemic. Would the system collapse with the influx of COVID-19 patients? What about cancer patients requiring regular treatment or those booked for routine operations? Ellen Nicholson is a...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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46:54
Zero Waste, Endless Benefits
Unnecessary packaging and unsustainable products are intertwined with our everyday lives. It doesn’t have to be this way: Re-fill your shampoo bottles, don’t throw them away! Swap to the metal straws, bamboo toothbrushes and reusable menstrual ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:39
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Climate Change Starts at Home
Caring about our climate means: shunning single-use plastic, caring for local wildlife, gardening, walking and cycling. This week we hear from Woking’s equivalent of Sir David Attenborough who is doing all of these, and more! Tune in to hear No...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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18:36
Barking Dogs & Overgrown Trees
Is your neighbour’s dog driving you barking mad? What about their trees invading your freshly-pruned garden? Dale Roberts, a Lib Dem candidate and local community mediator shares his advice for preventing and resolving neighbourly disputes. We ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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20:52
Working in Woking?
It’s official. The UK is in the worst recession for decades. The words “2020 is a write-off for us” are echoed by many local businesses up and down the country. This week we talk to the President of Woking Chamber of Commerce and owner of Field...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:02
What's on Woking's Mind?
It’s not just the nation’s physical health that is being ruined by this virus. Chief Executive of Woking Mind, Tony Bennett, reveals the impacts that the past few months have had, and will continue to have, on our mental health. He also highlig...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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40:25
Can Woking Stay Alert to Homelessness?
Woking’s homeless population has tripled during the pandemic. CEO of the York Road Project, Cath Stamper joins us to discuss this along with the change in the homeless demographic, establishing direct links with other groups to expand the suppo...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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39:14
Learning in Lockdown Part 2
Continuing on from part 1, this time you’ll hear about Woking’s transition back from bedrooms to classrooms. We’re continuing with the topic of education but from the view of a local educator and current Woking Borough Councillor for Mount Herm...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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13:34
Learning in Lockdown Part 1
How have parents summoned their inner teacher? In part one of this two-part discussion on education, we talk to some of Woking’s parents affected by the lockdown. Our guests share their stories of veering off-syllabus with DIY science experimen...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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