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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.

New Tower Blocks in Alperton

Cllr Anton Georgiou, the leader of the Liberal Democrats group on Brent Council, made the following representation at a recent meeting of the planning committee to highlight the failures of Brent Council to listen to concerns by local residents.

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.

Four-hour A&E waiting times at risk in Bromley

The government is dropping its pledge to meet the four-hour A&E waiting times target by the end of this Parliament.

Council Reverses Decision to Charge for Parking at Norman Park

In the face of threatened legal action from Bromley & Blackheath Harriers Athletics Club Bromley Council have reversed their decision to charge for parking at Norman Park.

Congratulations to Cllr Charlie Clinton!

Congratulations to Charlie Clinton, the former Parliamentary Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat Councillor for Alperton.

Lib Dem Leader Sir Ed Davey Celebrates Flick Rea’s 50 Years of Public Service

The Camden Liberal Democrats were honoured to welcome party leader Sir Ed Davey to a special celebration marking former councillor Flick Rea’s remarkable 50 years of public service on 30 January.

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 is most complained about local authority for damp and mould

New data from Uswitch Energy has revealed that Haringey is the UK’s most complained about local authority when it comes to damp and mould.

Gas Outage in N10

There has been an incident in N10, where the flow of gas into 3000 properties was disrupted earlier this week.

Parking misery around former Kodak factory

Developments in Eastman Village, the former site of the Kodak factory, have not had appropriate vehicle parking plan which means that local residents see increased parking pressure in nearby streets. Now Harrow Council is consulting on charging residents.

Lest we forget

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.

Save Kensington High Street and Worlds End post offices!

Kensington High Street and Worlds End post offices are at risk of closure. Sign our petition to save our local post offices.

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.

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.

Labour's £635,000 bombshell for Lewisham

Lewisham residents are saddled with a huge £635,000 bill, so that Labour's Mayor can pursue his personal ambition in Bristol, according to Lib Dem campaigner Chris Maines.

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.

Merton Council Failing on Borough of Sport Ambitions

Merton Council has been criticised for a lack of progress towards its flagship ambition of becoming “London’s first Borough of Sport” after analysis by the Liberal Democrats revealed that Merton is lagging behind other London boroughs in key measures

Wimbledon MP demands action in Parliament over service charge scandal

Wimbledon's Liberal Democrat MP, Paul Kohler, has condemned the "shock bills" imposed on leaseholders through variable service charges, with some hit by unpredictable increases of over £1,000.

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...

892 Home Southwark Development With Fewer than 1 in 5 Social Housing to be Decided On 

Berkeley Homes’ Borough Triangle Development, where Mercato Metropolitano is currently situated, is to come to Southwark’s planning committee on 26th March.  

Southwark Labour Vote to Back Two Child Benefit Cap

At last night’s council assembly (19th March), the Southwark Labour party unanimously voted to block calls from the Liberal Democrats to scrap the two child benefit cap.

River Wandle in the news as major diesel spill is branded “environmental disaster”

A major diesel spill has polluted the River Wandle after approximately 4,000 litres of diesel leaked from a bus depot storage tank in Thornton Heath, Croydon.

Lib Dems fight Thames Water restructuring plan

Luke Taylor MP and Bobby Dean MP were signatories to a letter provided as evidence in court against Thames Water’s plan to take on more debt.

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.

Labour Cut Council Tax Relief

Labour councillors have voted to cut support for those needing council tax relief.

Calls to Restore Trees

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

Wimbledon tennis expansion plans approved – despite ongoing concerns

London's Deputy Mayor has approved AELTC expansion but questions over use of land continue

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...