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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.

Blue Bag Recycling Woes

Recent changes in the collection of recycling and waste are causing all sort of problems, not least that as the blue bags that are blown all over the place.

Gita Bapat announced as Shortlands & Park Langley by-election candidate

Bromley Liberal Democrats have announced Gita Bapat as their candidate for the 2nd May Shortlands & Park Langley by-election.

Walnuts Leisure Centre Refurbishment Delayed

Bromley Council has announced that the refurbishment works to the Walnuts Leisure Centre will be pushed back. This was announced alongside a £300,000 grant for leisure centres in Bromley, however disappointingly, this will not be spent on Orpington.

Candidate launches campaign for Holborn & St Pancras by blowing his own trumpet

Our Parliamentary Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras, Charlie Clinton, has launched his campaign to take on Keir Starmer by literally blowing his own trumpet at his launch event in March.

Camden Lib Dems Submit Budget Amendment

The Lib Dem group on Camden council submitted a budget amendment focused on tackling the climate crisis, supporting the homeless, and ensuring more children get access to music education in schools.

A message from Richard Howard - our candidate to be Croydon's first mayor

A video message from Richard Howard, Liberal Democrat candidate for Croydon's first mayor.

Historic Lib Dem win as party surges in polls

Voters in Croydon have backed the Liberal Democrats in last week's council elections, with over 35,000 votes for our candidates across the borough.

Ealing's Local Planning Review

Ealing Liberal Democrats have been galvanising community support to raise concerns about the new proposed Local Plan, which will shape development in the borough for the next decade

Lib Dems welcome change in Policing

Ealing Lib Democrats welcome the news that Ealing Police force is to have a Borough Commander again.

Greenwich Lib Dems at Spring Conference

Several of our Greenwich members and supporters recently attended the Lib Dem Federal Spring Conference in York.

Cllr Emily Davey Speaks to Greenwich Lib Dems about Housing

Cllr Davey provides insights for campaigning locally on housing issues

Election 2023: A Manifesto to Shake it Up!

Lib Dem candidate, Simon de Deney launches his manifesto, promising bold action on Housing, Green Spaces and stronger Local Democracy.

Simon de Deney for Hackney Mayor

Stoke Newington resident, writer and actor, Simon de Deney is the Liberal Democrat candidate for the vacant Hackney mayoralty in the by-election on November 9th.

Lib Dems launch library petition

Opposition Liberal Democrat councillors in Haringey have launched a petition to scrap Labour's library cuts.

Leisure call-in reveals true cost of insourcing

A Liberal Democrat ‘call-in’ of Haringey’s decision to bring control of leisure centres in-house has revealed that the cost is £700,000 per year higher than using a specialist provider to run the service.

The Lib Dems in Harrow and the wider world

Why I support the Lib Dems by Derek Hill

A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS by Philip Levy

The last few years have been, admittedly, difficult for the LibDems. We had to cancel two autumn conferences, one due to Covid, and the other when the Queen died. And many still blame us for the coalition – not noticing what has gone on subsequently.

Donate function available again!

After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.

Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Appoints Parliamentary Spokesperson

Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Liberal Democrats have announced the appointment of Ian Rex Hawkes as the Parliamentary Spokesperson for the constituency.

Exempt Blue Badge Holders - Letter to Islington Tribune - Friday 20th January

It was good to see the recent announcement by the executive member for environment, air quality and transport, Rowena Champion, that the council would be extending exemptions to low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) camera filters to certain residents living outside existing LTNs. But why is the process so complicated?

Number 4 Bus is Saved - Thanks to Local Residents and Campaigners

Islington Liberal Democrats are celebrating success in their campaign to save the number 4 bus route after a u-turn by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.

Most heartfelt condolences to family and friends of Labour Cllr Liam Jarnecki

Lib Dems call for rail fare freeze as Lambeth’s residents face 9% price hike next year

The Liberal Democrats have called for rail fares to be frozen for the next 5 years after new figures show that Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation in July reached 9%. This is the figure normally used to increase rail fares from next March.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

"We are all deeply mourning the profound loss of a great monarch who served our country so faithfully all her life and who was loved the world over."

A fair deal for all Merton's residents

Merton Council's budget meeting was held on 1st March and the Liberal Democrats put forward amendments to progress towards our ambition for an open, competent and caring council. To give a fair deal to Merton and all its residents.

Uncovered: Merton Council shock spending

In a shocking admission at Merton Full Council held on 1st February Merton Labour Councillors admitted they were spending £229,000 of Council taxpayers’ money on decorating rooms in the Civic Centre which are only for their use.

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.

Software Update!

Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves with this new...

Revealed: Council Spend on Consultants Rises to £2 million

No Confidence in Council’s Plan to Fix Housing Failures as Opposition told to “Shut Up”

In an explosive council meeting last night, councillors clashed over Southwark Council’s response to the Regulator of Social Housing’s (RSH) findings of “serious failures”.

Sutton MPs vote to protect over 25,000 pensioners in the borough from Winter Fuel Allowance cut

Liberal Democrat MPs Bobby Dean (Carshalton and Wallington) and Luke Taylor (Sutton and Cheam) have announced they will be voting against the Government’s planned cut to the Winter Fuel Allowance.

81% of burglary cases go unsolved in Sutton as Lib Dems call for police response guarantee

Today Sutton Liberal Democrats announced their plans for a Burglary Response Guarantee as new data uncovered by the party reveals the shocking scale of unsolved burglaries in local areas across England and Wales.

Richmond Council slams Tory economic incompetence as it is forced to raise council tax

High inflation and the government’s approach to local government funding are behind the rise in council tax announced by Richmond Council.

Affordable Homes

Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing. 

Liberal Democrats call for protected status for rivers in Leyton & Wanstead after sewage dumped 83 times in 2023

The Liberal Democrats have called for a new protected status for local rivers and marine protected areas, after shocking figures reveal that Thames Water dumped sewage 83 times in Leyton & Wanstead in 2023.

82% of burglary cases go unsolved in Waltham Forest as Lib Dems call for police response guarantee

On 28 May Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats announced their plans for a Burglary Response Guarantee as new data uncovered by the party reveals the shocking scale of unsolved burglaries in local areas across England and Wales.

Liberal Democrats launch borough party for Wandsworth

At their combined AGMs on 24 November Putney Liberal Democrats and Battersea & Tooting Liberal Democrats passed resolutions to combine into a single...

City of London bike theft faces being ‘decriminalised’ as 82.6% of thefts go unsolved

New analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that in 2022, 209 bike theft cases in the City of London were closed without a suspect being identified - a shocking 82.6% of total reported cases.