Barnet
Finchley Church End By-Election
James Goldman has been chosen to be the Lib Dem candidate in the Finchley Church End by-election.
JG
17 Feb 2025
Around London
Lib Dem News from across London
The Liberal Democrats are campaigning across our city. Here is some on the most recent news from our London teams.
Barnet
Barnet Borough
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.
17 Jul 2023
Brent
North London council faces pressure to quash hardware store's plans to start selling alcohol
Cllr Georgiou believes the area already has ‘more than its fair share of issues’ due to the number of venues where people can buy alcohol and is calling for the plan to be thrown out.
AS
25 Jan 2024
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.
18 Jan 2024
Bromley
John Lewis Submit Plans for 353 rental flats above Waitrose Bromley South
The John Lewis planning application to build 353 rental flats at Bromley South is now live on the Bromley planning portal. The Lib Dems oppose the application on grounds including the excessive height and the precedent set for future developments.
5 Sep 2023
ULEZ extension: it’s not too late to make it work
Access to clean air is essential to the health and wellbeing of London’s 10 million residents but the chaotic scenes across London prove just how angry sections of the public are at the way the policy has been implemented.
30 Aug 2023
Bromley Lib Dems Call for Action on the Sale of Vapes to Young People
Bromley Liberal Democrats are concerned at news that a new vape shop is being opened on Widmore Road in close proximity to two secondary schools.
29 Aug 2023
Camden
Camden
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.
17 Mar 2024
Camden Borough
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.
4 Mar 2024
Croydon
Claire Bonham
Cllr Claire Bonham: My first two months
It’s been a whirlwind couple of months since the declaration in Trinity School – a lot of my initial time has been put into understanding the various roles and responsibilities of the council, which is very different when you are on the inside to the outside!
12 Aug 2022
Ealing
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
6 Feb 2023
Crime
Lib Dems welcome change in Policing
Ealing Lib Democrats welcome the news that Ealing Police force is to have a Borough Commander again.
6 Feb 2023
Enfield
Our Manifesto for Enfield 2022
Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.
14 Apr 2022
Greenwich
Our Greenwich Peninsula candidates' concerns for the area
Pollution in The Peninsula
2 May 2022
Thank you to our candidates and supporters
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WINNING LIBERAL DEMOCRATS FROM ACROSS THE UK WHO ARE TURNING THE TIDE
22 May 2022
Hackney
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.
11 Oct 2023
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.
5 Oct 2023
Haringey
Lib Dem Budget Amendments Rejected
Labour councillors voted down Liberal Democrats' amendments to Haringey's budget last night (2nd March), rejecting fully costed proposals such as one...
HLD
3 Mar 2023
Liberal Democrats surge in by-election
Haringey Liberal Democrats are celebrating success in the Tottenham Hale by-election, after local businessman Allen Windsor almost doubled the party's...
HLD
10 Mar 2023
Haringey Council put thousands of tenants at potential risk
The Regulator of Social Housing has found that Haringey has breached the Home Standard, causing “serious detriment” to tenants. The RSH found the...
HLD
7 Mar 2023
Harrow
Harrow
The Lib Dems in Harrow and the wider world
Why I support the Lib Dems by Derek Hill
13 Jan 2024
Harrow
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.
6 Jan 2024
Havering
Hillingdon
Health, Care & the NHS
Ambulance Wait Times
A&E wait times in Hillingdon are through the roof with 110 waiting over 12 hours New figures released today (12/01/23) have revealed the extent of the NHS crisis in Hillingdon.
12 Jan 2023
Local Government
Donate function available again!
After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.
20 Dec 2022
Local Government
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.
23 Nov 2022
Hounslow
Islington
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?
20 Jan 2023
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.
24 Nov 2022
Kensington and Chelsea
Environment
Burning waste, more traffic and still no action
Even with twice weekly rubbish pickups, this Conservative-run council is failing to keep our streets clean. We need change.
15 Apr 2022
Local party
Earl's Court WIN at 2022 local elections
Cllr. Tim Verboven joins Cllr Linda Wade fighting for Earl's Court.
17 May 2022
Transport
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.
26 Jun 2022
Kingston
Statement on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
With the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Kingston Liberal Democrats join residents across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in this time of mourning, and our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.
KLD
8 Sep 2022
Lambeth
“Dispiriting” Council consultation and closed-door Cabinet meetings drive short-sighted children’s centre proposals
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
10 Apr 2019
Lib Dems push Councillor for assurances on Lambeth's children's centres
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
23 Mar 2019
The truth must out: it’s time for answers on the Garden Bridge
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
21 Feb 2019
Lewisham
Scrap the Energy Price Rise
This is an emergency. Cancel October's planned energy bill rise to save people £1600.
13 Aug 2022
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."
13 Dec 2022
Merton
Restore free travel for under 18s
Restore Free Travel for Under 18s in London Siobhan Benita, Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of London, has called on the government to urgently...
26 Jun 2020
Call for Name-Blind Recruitment to Improve Council Diversity
Liberal Democrat councillors have demanded Merton Council implements a name-blind recruitment process after it was revealed that it has a lower...
12 Aug 2020
Calls for urgent action following damning housing decision report
Lib Dem Cllr Paul Kohler has called for urgent action following a report by the Local Government Ombudsman into the case of a Merton resident who was...
27 Aug 2020
Newham, Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
Levelling Up Funding Snub for Redbridge
“Disgraceful” Levelling Up snub ignores community in the London Borough of Redbridge
23 Jan 2023
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.
10 May 2022
Software Update!
Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves with this new...
17 Jan 2023
Southwark
Liberal Democrats Call for Action as Southwark Pensioners Lose Fuel Payments by just £3 a week
Southwark Liberal Democrats are calling for the council to extend the Cost of Living Fund to offer a replacement Winter Fuel Payment to those who only just miss out on qualifying for pension credit.
20 Sep 2024
Southwark Liberal Democrats Driving National Change at a Pivotal Liberal Democrat Conference
At the Lib Dem's Conference, where Ed Davey reaffirmed a bold vision for holding Labour to account whilst continuing the job of finishing off the Tories, Southwark Liberal Democrats led for national change on Europe, housing, and the environment
19 Sep 2024
Southwark Housing to Face More Cuts as £10 million Overspend Projected
Council reports have warned that the already creaking housing department could see even more cuts to essential services. Due to the “high risk” of failing to meet the planned savings meant to balance the budget, a £9.5 million
18 Sep 2024
Sutton
A Celebration of Ruth Shaw
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Ruth Shaw on 31st January at the age of 97.
22 Feb 2024
Lib Dems respond to Beddington Farmlands consultation
Commenting on the consultation by Valencia Waste Management on the Beddington Farmlands project, Lib Dem Candidate for Carshalton and Wallington, Bobby Dean, said...
8 Jan 2024
Labour officially gives up on winning Carshalton & Wallington
The Labour Party has announced it will not seriously contest Carshalton & Wallington at the next election.
4 Jan 2024
Tower Hamlets
D3 Bus Saved!
Thank you so much to all who signed our petition to save the D3 bus route. Over a thousand of you signed the petition, which was successful in gaining local media coverage and which the local Liberal Democrats presented to the London Assembly in September.
4 Dec 2022
Twickenham and Richmond
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.
8 Mar 2023
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Affordable Homes
Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing.
23 Jan 2023
Waltham Forest
Up in Smoke
The Edmonton incinerator broke legal emissions limits 31 times last year. Incorrectly disposed gas canisters were reported as a major cause.
4 Oct 2023
Safer Streets for All
Higham Hill has felt neglected and abandoned for far too long. Graffiti is left uncleaned, there are potholes everywhere, and fly-tipping blights our estates.
20 Sep 2023
Anger at Sewage Dumping
Residents are angry over the Conservative Government’s failure to stop sewage dumping in local rivers. Official data shows that the Beech Hall Crescent sewer overflow discharged into the Ching Brook 61 times in 2022 and 116 times in 2021.
18 Oct 2023
Wandsworth
Roads
Gridlock in Putney
We have dug into the impact of the closed Hammersmith bridge on residents.
14 Nov 2020
Community
Happy Diwali!
Social attitudes are changing with the UK's first Hindu PM
25 Oct 2022
Brexit
EU deal makes our lives poorer
Future relationship? What future relationship?
30 Dec 2020
Westminster
Westminster and City of London MP urged to back puppy smuggling bill
Westminster and City of London Liberal Democrats are demanding that Nickie Aiken, Conservative MP, back a bill to end puppy smuggling in the UK.
12 Jun 2023
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.
14 Jun 2023
Edward Lucas: Conservative MP Nickie Aiken urged to vote for Boris Johnson censure motion
Liberal Democrat candidate/spokesperson for Westminster has called on local Conservative MP Nickie Aiken to vote for a motion in Parliament next week to censure Boris Johnson.
15 Jun 2023