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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.

Bromley Liberal Democrats call for a progressive Budget focussing on support for the most vulnerable

Bromley Liberal Democrats' alternative Budget focussed on reducing the amount of money the Council spent on refurbishing the new Civic Centre and using unexpected funds from central government towards protecting the most vulnerable.

1 Westmoreland Road - Planning Permission Refused

Planning permission for the proposed development has been refused by Bromley Council, with reasons including the inappropriate size, overdevelopment of the site and the lack of affordable units

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.

Haringey Lib Dems call for emergency ban on no-fault evictions over Christmas as 175 families put at risk of homelessness

Haringey Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency ban on no-fault evictions over the Christmas period, as figures show 175 families in the borough were put at risk of homelessness as a result of Section 21 notices.

Haringey Opposition challenge leisure decision over value for money

Liberal Democrats in Haringey have ‘called-in’ a council decision to start running leisure centres in-house.

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.

Earl's Court WIN at 2022 local elections

Cllr. Tim Verboven joins Cllr Linda Wade fighting for Earl's Court.

K&C Lib Dems launch petition to stop TFL bus cuts

TfL's plan to cut bus services by up to a fifth will have profoundly negative impacts on the residents of Kensington & Chelsea.

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."

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!

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Liberal Democrat Councillor Secures Upgrade to Dangerous Borough Crossing

A dangerous crossing on Borough High Street that has led to near misses will now been upgraded and made safer thanks to intervention from local Liberal Democrat Cllr Victor Chamberlain.

Liberal Democrats Call for Resignations Following Independent Watchdog highlighting “Serious Failings” in Southwark Council

The Government’s Regulator of Social Housing has today released an explosive report into Southwark’s Housing conditions, saying that it has found “serious failings”.

Bobby Dean featured as a Green Champion in ENDS Report 2024 Power List

Bobby Dean, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Carshalton and Wallington, has made it onto a list of 50 UK politicians who have had the greatest impact on green issues over the past two years.

Ruth Dombey’s retirement leaves an indelible stamp on Sutton

Ruth Dombey stood down as Leader of Sutton Council at its annual meeting on 20th May 2024, having led the Council for the Liberal Democrats for 12 years and led the party to three successive local election victories.

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. 

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.

Lib Dems announce five year plan to give patients in Waltham Forest right to see a GP within a week

The Liberal Democrats have announced that their five-year plan to give patients in Waltham Forest a legal right to see a GP within a week or 24-hours if in urgent need will be in their General Election manifesto.

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...

South London train passengers have suffered enough

Caroline Pidgeon urges Chris Grayling to reverse cuts for access improvements at seven south London train stations.

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.