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Finchley Church End By-Election

James Goldman has been chosen to be the Lib Dem candidate in the Finchley Church End by-election.

In memoriam: Gerry FitzGerald

Our former local party Chair, Gerry FitzGerald, recently passed away. We pay tribute to a much-loved and longstanding party member who gave much and asked for little.

Labour Approve Atlip Gardens Development Despite Objections

Labour Council ignores residents requests for improvements.

Liberal Democrats double down on services in Brent

Lib Dems present bold budget alternative

Bromley Conservatives vote against making Borough more Age-Friendly

Conservative councillors have voted against a Liberal Democrat proposal to work towards making Bromley an Age Friendly Community – a move slammed by the Lib Dems as showing a lack of care and concern for the borough’s older population.

Lib Dems ask for residents' views on new plans for Walnuts in Orpington

Redcliff have released details of their planned redevelopment for the Walnuts Centre and surrounding area. The plans are for 450 new homes alongside a new market hall and shops. The new homes are to be in 7 blocks of flats, with the tallest at 19 storey

Lib Dems urge Labour Council to think again on plans for Homebase / O2 Car Park Site

NW6 Liberal Democrats have called on the Labour Council to think again about plans for taller buildings and denser development on the former Homebase site behind the O2 Shopping Centre.

Labour having “a chilling effect on democracy”

Liberal Democrat councillors led the way this week in opposing Labour plans to ban placards and banners from the Council chamber and prevent prospective candidates from speaking at council meetings.

Nando's submit planning application for the Crystal Palace Triangle

A planning application for a Nando's restaurant in the Crystal Palace Triangle has been submitted to Croydon Council.

Christmas Bookstall in Crystal Palace raises money for Crisis

Last Saturday saw the annual Christmas Fair take place at St John the Evangelist on Sylvan Road, with a big community turnout in spite of the blustery wind and rain.

Hanger Hill By-Election Victory

Jonathan Oxley wins Hanger Hill By-Election

Hina backs calls to protect Warren Farm

Lib Dem London Assembly Member Backs Calls for Warren Farm to Stay Rewilded

Enfield Lib Dems pressure council to address dangerous North Circular crossing

Enfield Lib Dem campaigners have been leading pressure on the council to reconsider a pelican crossing on the North Circular in Enfield that is regularly used by schoolchildren.

10,635 patients face 12-hour A&E waits across North London

Analysis by Enfield Liberal Democrats has revealed that 10,635 patients across North London waited more than 12 hours in hospital Accident & Emergency departments in February alone.

More broken promises from Greenwich Council

Green Garth put up for sale without the promised consultation

Lib Dem campaigners keep pressure on Greenwich Council over cladding

Steve Day is aiming to bring developers to book over various building defects and cladding on the buildings at Royal Artillery Quay through a Council amendment.

Low-Carbon Businessman fights for Cazenove seat

Campaigner and businessman, Dave Raval is the Liberal Democrat choice for Cazenove ward’s new councillor. The eco-entrepreneur promises to bring fresh vigour and new ideas to the environmental agenda if elected to the Town Hall on January 18th.

1,879 Thank Yous

Lib Dem Simon de Deney congratulates Mayor-elect Caroline Woodley and thanks Hackney voters for their support

Call from local Lib Dems to clean up ‘health hazard’ bridge

Network Rail and TfL are being urged to clean up a railway bridge underpass which is said to be creating a “health hazard” for residents.

FEC sale of Hornsey Town Hall an “embarrassment” for Haringey Council

Opposition Lib Dem councillors have expressed concern at the news that the Far East Consortium (FEC) have sold Hornsey Town Hall to the Cayman Islands-based AMTD Group overnight and what it means for the future of the project.

The other side of Caregiving

A bright future for the LibDems pt. 2

We started 2024 with 15 LibDem MPs. We finished up with 72, the highest total for a 3rd party for 100 years.

Liberal Democrats want to see a better Heathrow, not a bigger one

The building of Heathrow's third runway would have significant environmental, social and economic impacts across west London.

Eleventh Hour Reprieve for Beck Theatre

The Beck Theatre has a new operator who will take over its operation when the current contract with Trafalgar ends

Mourning Ed Cooke

We are sad to report on the death of longstanding Liberal Democrat member Ed Cooke.

Mourning Andrew Hyett

It is with great sadness that we report on the death of local Liberal Democrat member and colleague Andrew Hyett.

We need speed cameras on Warwick Road!

Data uncovered by the Lib Dems shows a shocking level of speeding on Warwick Road, Earl’s Court. Please sign our petition for speed cameras!

Sort out the delivery bikes!

Local Lib Dems are calling for "bike delivery plans" to be required for new Licensing applications in K&C.

Hook & Chessington North By-election result

Congratulations Lorraine Dunstone!

Hook & Chessington North By-election

Lorraine Dunstone - your Lib Dem candidate

Statement following the suspension of Streatham Wells' LTN

Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Lambeth Council, Donna Harris, responds to news that the Streatham Wells LTN trial is suspended

Liberal Democrat Women announces new executive, with Cllr Donna Harris at the helm

Today's International Women's Day theme is Inspire Inclusion and Lib Dem Women hope to do just that with the announcement of their new executive

Lib Dems to campaign for “positive politics” in new Lewisham West and East Dulwich constituency

Sustainability professional and former councillor Josh Matthews selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Lewisham West and East Dulwich.

Shock as Labour Councillors Vote Unanimously to Support Government Disability and Welfare Cuts

Labour councillors in Merton have voted unanimously to back the Government's welfare and benefits reforms at the Council meeting on 2 April. This comes despite the Liberal Democrats raising the alarm over severe consequences for local residents.

Election results 2022: Lib Dem gains mark turning point, says Davey

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has hailed the local election results as a "turning point" for his party's prospects.

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Liberal Democrats Fight to Save Canada Water Police Hub

Canada Water, Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays could lose their dedicated police base, after Labour have failed at every level of government to secure a new location for neighbourhood officers.

New Housing Allocations Policy is “Rearranging Deckchairs on the Titanic”

Southwark Liberal Democrats have responded to the new allocations scheme for social housing, bringing constructive proposals to ensure that the process is fairer and more transparent, but branded the exercise as “rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic”

TfL introduces long term fix for 154 bus after community pressure

Community pressure has led to Transport for London (TfL) taking long-overdue action to improve the reliability of the 154 bus route.

Motor Finance Scandal: Thousands of local victims

Thousands of residents in Carshalton and Wallington could have fallen victim to the motor finance scandal, where finance firms unfairly overcharged customers for car loans.

Tribute To Serge Lourie

Serge Lourie dedicated much of his life to public service and bettering the lives of those around him.

Sarah Olney and Munira Wilson launch their campaigns in Richmond Park and Twickenham

Twickenham & Richmond Liberal Democrats kick off their General Election Campaign.

Shocking Cuts to Social Care

Your Labour-run council plans to make cuts worth £13.6m in 2025/26, including nearly £2m in cuts to children's social care.

Tube Station Chaos

Local residents have been hit with the news that the down escalator at Blackhorse Road will be out of action until July.

“Stick to your word,” Liberal Democrats urge Labour MPs on pension compensation

MPs for Battersea, Putney and Tooting previously pledged their support to WASPI women

Crime and policing in Southfields: Survey

Cities of London and Westminster Conservative MP votes to cover up school concrete crisis

Cities of London and Westminster Conservative MP, Nickie Aiken, has today voted against a parliamentary motion which would have forced the government to publish key information on the RAAC crisis.