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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.

Wembley Stadium Petition

We have set-up a petition to the council to Consult and to Listen to concerns of local residents and businesses about the impact of increasing the number of "Large" Events at Wembley Stadium.

Jonny Singh for Brent East

Fresh from standing as our GLA constituency candidate for Brent and Harrow, Jonny Singh will be standing for the Liberal Democrats in the new Brent East constituency covering Willesden Green, Dollis Hill, Cricklewood and Mapesbury, and surrounding areas.

Opposition to Charging for Car Parking at Norman Park

Bromley Council have announced they intend to start charging for the use of the car park at Norman Park. The Liberal Democrat Bromley Town Councillors are opposed to this proposal.

New deal for Churchill Theatre

Bromley Council has agreed to accept an offer from a developer for the leasehold of the Churchill Theatre site.

Lib Dems Demand Urgent Action on Camden’s Failing Housing Repairs Service

The opposition Liberal Democrat group on Camden Council yesterday (Monday 20th January 2025) called an Extraordinary Council Meeting to discuss the Housing Ombudsman’s damning report on Camden’s housing repairs service.

Janet Grauberg awarded an OBE

Congratulations to Lib Dem campaigner Janet Grauberg on receiving an OBE for “services to the community in North London and to Education”.

Croydon Council compensation to tenants increases by TENFOLD say Lib Dems

The Housing Ombudsman has released its latest annual report revealing that Croydon Council paid out over £18K to tenants in compensation during 2023/24 - more than TEN TIMES the amount from the previous year.

Cake maker bakes up a storm for Macmillan Coffee Morning in Upper Norwood

Residents in Upper Norwood were treated to homemade cupcakes as people gathered at All Saints Church on Friday 27th September to raise money for Macmillan.

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.

Lib Dems address fly tipping in West Thamesmead

Lib Dem by-election candidate Steve Day pledges action on fly tipping in West Thamesmead

Lib Dems Campaign in West Thamesmead

Support builds for Liberal Democrat by-election candidate for West Thamesmead, Steve Day

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 adult social care services ‘require improvement’

Following a report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Haringey has been handed a grade of 'requires improvement'. Of the nine areas measured, seven require improvement and just two are good.

Local Councillors Push TfL to resolve ongoing issues at Highgate Station

Highgate Liberal Democrat Councillors are continuing to push TfL for a resolution to the broken escalators at Highgate station.

Lest we forget

Budget does not go far enough on social care in Harrow

In response to the autumn budget the Harrow LibDems say that local social care is being left behind.

Many over 80s at risk of losing Winter Fuel Payments in Hillingdon as Lib Dems calls on govt to “change course”

9,802 pensioners aged over 80 in Hillingdon face uncertainty over Winter Fuel Payments due to the government’s cuts

Future of the Beck Theatre

The latest update on the future of the Beck Theatre was disclosed and debated at last Thursday’s meeting of Hillingdon Council.

Liberal Democrats Call for Community-Centric Changes to Archway Campus Redevelopment

The Liberal Democrats back the need for new housing in Islington and support the redevelopment of Archway Campus, but they’re pushing for changes to meet the needs of the local community.

Party Members: Join us at our Annual General Meeting on 13 November 2024 from 7.00 to 9.30pm

Islington Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce that the guest speaker at our Annual General Meeting will be Roz Savage, MP, MBE.

Lib Dems call for new Kensington & Chelsea Transport Strategy

Facing new housing developments, Kensington & Chelsea desperately needs a new comprehensive transport strategy for the future of our borough.

Best ever set of results for Liberal Democrats!

The Lib Dems won 72 seats at the General Election on July 4th.

Ed Davey's Christmas card competition

🎅🎄Ed Davey MP was pleased to award the winners of his Christmas card competition, which had the theme of "a Royal Christmas". Ed and his team were...

Recycling declines across South London councils

All four of South London’s Inner-London Boroughs saw recycling rates fall in 2022/23, Government data has revealed.

Lambeth Council attacks key workers with parking permit price rises

Teachers, doctors, and small businesses are being threatened with astronomical permit price hikes to allow them to park at work, under proposals made by Lambeth Council.

Lewisham Member elected London Young Liberals' Chair

New Chair of London Young Liberals, Lewisham’s Data Officer Josh Mitte, interviewed by Maggie Clarke, Lewisham Events Officer.

Lewisham's inexplicable continued twinning with the city of Managua (Nicaragua)

The twinning dates back to the idealistic time of the Sandinista revolution and Labour’s lurch to the far left across Britain and Lewisham. It ignores that Nicaragua is now a dictatorship under Daniel Ortega, strongly criticised by Amnesty International.

Merton Council urged to become London's first Healthy Weight Borough amid concerning childhood obesity rise

At its meeting on 18 September, Merton Council was urged to become London's first 'Healthy Weight Borough' following a concerning rise in childhood obesity.

Lib Dem pressure halves Council's 11-year tree timeline

Residents in Merton could see 3,000 missing street trees replaced within the next six years, following a successful campaign by local Liberal Democrats.

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...

Southwark is one of the most complained about councils - again

Southwark is the 7th most complained about council for damp and mould, the industry magazine PropertyWire has reported.

Labour Council Spends £10,000 on “Vanity Project” Launch Event

A Freedom of Information request has revealed that Southwark Council spent at least £10,000 to launch its “Southwark 2030” strategy, equivalent to over £100 per person attending.

Bobby Dean MP Pushes for Stronger Financial Education in Schools

Bobby Dean MP, Carshalton and Wallington is calling for improvements in financial education to ensure young people are better equipped with essential money-management skills.

Sutton Conservatives won’t oppose government’s care-busting jobs tax

Conservatives fail to vote against rises in ENICs

Richmond Lib Dems slam Government withdrawal of £1Million Air Quality grant

Liberal Democrat Councillors leading the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, have expressed grave concern that a crucial £1million grant awarded from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has been suddenly withdrawn.

Lib Dem Council takes action on behalf of social housing tenants

Richmond’s Liberal Democrat administration is embarking on a campaign to drive improvements in standards of social housing for its residents.

Calls to Restore Trees

Residents are raising concerns over the loss of many mature trees across Grove Green.

Hope for a Lasting Peace in Gaza

The Liberal Democrats continue to call for a two state solution to be fully implemented and the borders restored to the agreed 1967 borders.

Our response to today's budget...

The Chancellor today outlined a £40bn increase in tax and £70bn increase in public spending. Here's where we stand...

Putney High Street Hell

Wandsworth Council's decision to install a bike lane on Putney Bridge has turned an already heavily congested Putney into a traffic nightmare