Chris Coghlan MP
@chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for Dorking & Horley - Treasury Committee. Fmr fund manager, diplomat, army officer. Fndr growmovement.org
Over 20% of first-class mail is delivered late in RH postcodes. In Buckland and Betchworth, there was no post delivered at all when the post lady was on holiday. People have missed important NHS appointments, parking fines and more due to this poor service.
November 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Over 20% of first-class mail is delivered late in RH postcodes. In Buckland and Betchworth, there was no post delivered at all when the post lady was on holiday. People have missed important NHS appointments, parking fines and more due to this poor service.
Let's talk about our community - together
After a great event in Mickleham last week, I'll be in Newdigate on Monday 24th November for an evening of conversation and questions.
🕖 18:30-21:00
📍 Newdigate Village Hall, Kingsland, Newdigate RH5 5DB
After a great event in Mickleham last week, I'll be in Newdigate on Monday 24th November for an evening of conversation and questions.
🕖 18:30-21:00
📍 Newdigate Village Hall, Kingsland, Newdigate RH5 5DB
November 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Let's talk about our community - together
After a great event in Mickleham last week, I'll be in Newdigate on Monday 24th November for an evening of conversation and questions.
🕖 18:30-21:00
📍 Newdigate Village Hall, Kingsland, Newdigate RH5 5DB
After a great event in Mickleham last week, I'll be in Newdigate on Monday 24th November for an evening of conversation and questions.
🕖 18:30-21:00
📍 Newdigate Village Hall, Kingsland, Newdigate RH5 5DB
People in North East Horley, including many elderly and disabled, have been left without vital transport links after new timetables were introduced a few weeks ago.
October 31, 2025 at 10:34 AM
People in North East Horley, including many elderly and disabled, have been left without vital transport links after new timetables were introduced a few weeks ago.
Looking forward to seeing you all in Mickleham next Monday at 6:30pm for an evening of questions and community discussion!
October 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Looking forward to seeing you all in Mickleham next Monday at 6:30pm for an evening of questions and community discussion!
It’s outrageous that many clinically vulnerable people, including those who have motor neurone disease, are not eligible for free COVID-19 booster jabs this autumn. Last week, I spoke with BBC Radio Surrey and wrote to the Health Secretary about this.
October 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
It’s outrageous that many clinically vulnerable people, including those who have motor neurone disease, are not eligible for free COVID-19 booster jabs this autumn. Last week, I spoke with BBC Radio Surrey and wrote to the Health Secretary about this.
Our next SEND parent/carer support coffee morning will be on Monday the 27th of October in Fetcham.
October 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Our next SEND parent/carer support coffee morning will be on Monday the 27th of October in Fetcham.
A twelve year old autistic child in Dorking has attempted suicide twice, most recently in the last four weeks. Despite their life being at risk, they still don’t have an EHCP (their legal document from Surrey County Council for extra support). 1/3
October 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A twelve year old autistic child in Dorking has attempted suicide twice, most recently in the last four weeks. Despite their life being at risk, they still don’t have an EHCP (their legal document from Surrey County Council for extra support). 1/3
Time and time again I have come across people who turn tragedy in their own lives into positive change for others. It was inspiring and hard to speak last night about my constituents Ellie, Jamie, their daughter Maddie and their son Billy’s devasting experience with cancer.
October 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Time and time again I have come across people who turn tragedy in their own lives into positive change for others. It was inspiring and hard to speak last night about my constituents Ellie, Jamie, their daughter Maddie and their son Billy’s devasting experience with cancer.
After a great event in Brockham last week, I'll be in Mickleham on Monday 27th October for an evening of conversation and questions.
🕖 18:30-21:00
📍 Mickleham Village Hall, Dell Close, Dorking, RH5 6EE
This is an opportunity to discuss local issues, share your views and connect with neighbours.
🕖 18:30-21:00
📍 Mickleham Village Hall, Dell Close, Dorking, RH5 6EE
This is an opportunity to discuss local issues, share your views and connect with neighbours.
October 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
After a great event in Brockham last week, I'll be in Mickleham on Monday 27th October for an evening of conversation and questions.
🕖 18:30-21:00
📍 Mickleham Village Hall, Dell Close, Dorking, RH5 6EE
This is an opportunity to discuss local issues, share your views and connect with neighbours.
🕖 18:30-21:00
📍 Mickleham Village Hall, Dell Close, Dorking, RH5 6EE
This is an opportunity to discuss local issues, share your views and connect with neighbours.
I was on BBC Radio Surrey this morning discussing the disgraceful cuts to local services by Royal Mail in Dorking and Horley, despite the company making a profit. Royal Mail recently confirmed plans to cut back, delivering second class letters only every other weekday and axing Saturday deliveries.
September 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM
I was on BBC Radio Surrey this morning discussing the disgraceful cuts to local services by Royal Mail in Dorking and Horley, despite the company making a profit. Royal Mail recently confirmed plans to cut back, delivering second class letters only every other weekday and axing Saturday deliveries.
President Trump’s reluctance to support seizing Russian assets is holding back our strongest lever for just peace.
September 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
President Trump’s reluctance to support seizing Russian assets is holding back our strongest lever for just peace.
Every time it rained, families here risked sewage flooding in their homes. Now, with the new overflow pipe and tanks in place, residents near Horley STW will be protected from sewage spills. Thank you to everyone who campaigned with me to achieve this.
September 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Every time it rained, families here risked sewage flooding in their homes. Now, with the new overflow pipe and tanks in place, residents near Horley STW will be protected from sewage spills. Thank you to everyone who campaigned with me to achieve this.
AI is transforming work, and the Government must incentivise companies to create new jobs which support AI. This will simultaneously protect the workforce and enhance productivity within the UK economy.
August 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
AI is transforming work, and the Government must incentivise companies to create new jobs which support AI. This will simultaneously protect the workforce and enhance productivity within the UK economy.
Horley residents have been writing to me all summer about inconsiderate holiday makers who don’t want to pay for parking at Gatwick airport. They are fed up and frustrated they cannot park in the street outside their own homes, and that it’s also difficult for friends and family to visit.
August 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Horley residents have been writing to me all summer about inconsiderate holiday makers who don’t want to pay for parking at Gatwick airport. They are fed up and frustrated they cannot park in the street outside their own homes, and that it’s also difficult for friends and family to visit.
I met with Clarion’s Regional Housing and Repair Leads to raise residents’ concerns around poor communication and delays. They’ve laid out new plans to improve: more Housing Officers on estates, better contact centre tech, and faster repair response - aiming for first visits within 28 days.
August 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I met with Clarion’s Regional Housing and Repair Leads to raise residents’ concerns around poor communication and delays. They’ve laid out new plans to improve: more Housing Officers on estates, better contact centre tech, and faster repair response - aiming for first visits within 28 days.
When Dorking’s audiology clinic suddenly closed due to IT failures, Roger and many others were left stranded without local support. Batteries could be received by post, however, Royal Mail’s poor service in the area means this is unreliable. Sign our petition: buff.ly/cPv4zVH
August 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
When Dorking’s audiology clinic suddenly closed due to IT failures, Roger and many others were left stranded without local support. Batteries could be received by post, however, Royal Mail’s poor service in the area means this is unreliable. Sign our petition: buff.ly/cPv4zVH
Betchwood Vale Academy, a long-delayed SEND school inDorking, has faced repeated setbacks, leaving families without local specialist provision. I pressed the Minister for School Standards on what steps the Government is taking to deliver promised SEND schools.
August 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Betchwood Vale Academy, a long-delayed SEND school inDorking, has faced repeated setbacks, leaving families without local specialist provision. I pressed the Minister for School Standards on what steps the Government is taking to deliver promised SEND schools.
I’ve been speaking to ITV about local companies such as Specsavers who are able to take over the NHS hearing services contract at Dorking Community Hospital but are being held up by bureaucracy.
August 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I’ve been speaking to ITV about local companies such as Specsavers who are able to take over the NHS hearing services contract at Dorking Community Hospital but are being held up by bureaucracy.
Evie is 11 and after a 2 year wait for an assessment she was diagnosed with ASD. Surrey County Council have blocked Evie from getting an EHCP for over two years. They even called Evie’s mum, Kathryn, to dissuade her from pursuing an EHCP. Watch Evie’s story:
August 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Evie is 11 and after a 2 year wait for an assessment she was diagnosed with ASD. Surrey County Council have blocked Evie from getting an EHCP for over two years. They even called Evie’s mum, Kathryn, to dissuade her from pursuing an EHCP. Watch Evie’s story:
A step forward for accessibility in Horley! Surrey Highways is finally acknowledging the dangers of pavement parking on Massetts Road. The latest parking review proposes double yellow lines to ensure safe access for our disabled, elderly, and young families with buggies.
August 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
A step forward for accessibility in Horley! Surrey Highways is finally acknowledging the dangers of pavement parking on Massetts Road. The latest parking review proposes double yellow lines to ensure safe access for our disabled, elderly, and young families with buggies.
But the local NHS head is still blocking Specsavers from treating existing NHS patients even though they could. I’ve written to him asking to allow Specsavers to treat existing NHS patients too and if they could use the same space at Dorking Community Hospital as the old service.
August 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
But the local NHS head is still blocking Specsavers from treating existing NHS patients even though they could. I’ve written to him asking to allow Specsavers to treat existing NHS patients too and if they could use the same space at Dorking Community Hospital as the old service.
Good news! Specsavers are bringing NHS audiology services to Dorking and will soon be able to treat new patients! This has affected thousands of my constituents have been left stranded and needing to trek to Kingston since the NHS closed Dorking audiology at the hospital for no good reason.
August 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Good news! Specsavers are bringing NHS audiology services to Dorking and will soon be able to treat new patients! This has affected thousands of my constituents have been left stranded and needing to trek to Kingston since the NHS closed Dorking audiology at the hospital for no good reason.
Cancer patients are being priced out of travel insurance according to the cancer support charity, Maggie’s. I questioned the CEO of the FCA about these reports and he assured me a multi fund review into insurance is being conducted.
August 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Cancer patients are being priced out of travel insurance according to the cancer support charity, Maggie’s. I questioned the CEO of the FCA about these reports and he assured me a multi fund review into insurance is being conducted.
John’s chemotherapy treatment means he is not well enough to travel by bus to Kingston Hospital for his audiology appointments. The closure of Dorking Audiology without any warning left John without access to vital care. Sign our petition to save local audiology services: buff.ly/8O4kRGm
August 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
John’s chemotherapy treatment means he is not well enough to travel by bus to Kingston Hospital for his audiology appointments. The closure of Dorking Audiology without any warning left John without access to vital care. Sign our petition to save local audiology services: buff.ly/8O4kRGm