Early Day Motion
Short breaks provision and support for carers in Surrey
(2 Signatures)
25 Mar 2026
Tabled by:
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That this House expresses concern at proposed reductions to Short Breaks provision for disabled children in Surrey; notes the decision to end contracts with Crossroads Care Surrey for carer support services and the wider changes to support available to carers in the county; recognises that these changes come at a …
Early Day Motion
Royal Surrey County Hospital research funding
(8 Signatures)
16 Mar 2026
Tabled by:
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That this House congratulates the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on receiving £1,499,371 from the National Institute for Health and Care Research; recognises that this funding will provide new aseptic services equipment to expand cancer research, neonatal equipment to support paediatric studies, and advanced diagnostics for liver disease …
Early Day Motion
Bishop Andrew Watson
(10 Signatures)
10 Mar 2026
Tabled by:
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That this House notes with deep sadness the death of the Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Revd Andrew Watson, who died on 3 March 2026 shortly after a diagnosis of terminal cancer; recognises decades of dedicated service within the Church of England, including 11 years as Bishop of Guildford and …
Early Day Motion
Local Government
(7 Signatures)
9 Feb 2026
Tabled by:
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 96), dated 3 February 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5 February 2026, be annulled.
Early Day Motion
Surrey Youth Focus
(12 Signatures)
1 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That this House expresses regret at the announcement that Surrey Youth Focus will close at the end of 2025; recognises their important work since 2011, bringing charities, children’s and youth organisations, and the public sector together and supporting them to improve the lives of children, young people and families; and …
Early Day Motion
10,000th Robotic Procedure at Royal Surrey County Hospital
(12 Signatures)
1 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That this House congratulates the Royal Surrey County Hospital on completing its 10,000th robotic procedure since the technology was first introduced at the hospital in 2009; recognises the significance of this major milestone in terms of supporting thousands of patients undergoing cancer surgery, improving clinical outcomes and significantly reducing hospital …
Early Day Motion
110 years of the Women's Institute
(33 Signatures)
18 Nov 2025
Tabled by:
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That this House congratulates the Women’s Institute on 110 years since its formation in 1915; recognises its position as one of the oldest and largest women's organisations and the important role it plays in inspiring women from all over England, Wales and The Islands to be active citizens who care …
Early Day Motion
Local government and social care
(50 Signatures)
3 Nov 2025
Tabled by:
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That this House recognises that adult social care is the largest area of council spending after SEND provision; notes that in 2024-25 the gross current expenditure for local authorities in England on adult social care totalled £29.4 billion which was a 9% increase on the previous year in cash terms; …
Early Day Motion
50 years of Cheesman Brothers, Guildford
(11 Signatures)
22 Oct 2025
Tabled by:
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That this House congratulates Cheesman Brothers Limited in Guildford on 50 years of business; notes they are a family-run fruit and vegetable wholesaler and that the sibling leadership team, Martin, Claire and Matthew, have been involved for 30 years; and recognises their long history of generous support for local charitable …
Early Day Motion
Dose of Nature
(13 Signatures)
16 Jul 2025
Tabled by:
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That this House recognises the work of Dose of Nature, a charity based in Guildford and Richmond, which improves mental health through supported access to natural environments; congratulates them on the recent opening of their new community garden in Guildford, opened in conjunction with Natural Trust and RHS Wisley; notes …