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
Orpington Football Club’s plans for a new sports hub in Goddington Park
Orpington FC have submitted planning permission for a new pavilion in Goddington Park. This will provide an improved modern facility that will help facilitate the club’s stated goals in inclusivity and community development.
20 Aug 2023
Rob Blackie is the Lib Dem Candidate for Mayor of London
Prominent Lib Dem campaigner Rob Blackie has been selected as the Liberal Democrats' London Mayoral candidate for the election in May 2024.
11 Aug 2023
Bromley Council rapped by Ombudsman over complaint-handling performance
The Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman has issued a firm rebuke to the London Borough of Bromley over their handling of complaints in the year to 31 March 2023.
6 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 candidate calls for action on Tottenham Hale fly-tipping epidemic
Allen Windsor, the Haringey Liberal Democrat candidate for the Tottenham Hale by-election, has called for the council to take action on fly tipping in...
HLD
7 Mar 2023
Update on leisure centres
All pools at the Park Road Leisure Centre reopened early in February, but the Tottenham Green Leisure Centre remains closed after months of regular...
HLD
27 Feb 2023
Lib Dems call for action on fly-tipping concerns
Haringey Liberal Democrats have called for the council to take action on fly tipping, after enquiries revealed the scale of the problem. Questions...
HLD
6 Feb 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
Liberal Democrats call on Lambeth Labour to act on housing
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
18 Apr 2019
Call for community support to combat harrassment at Lambeth abortion clinics
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
30 Apr 2019
Lib Dems call for Inquiry as Lambeth denies EU citizens right to vote
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
13 May 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
Local Councillor action on dangerous water leak
For over 2 months water has been leaking on the road and pavement outside South Merton train station. Cannon Hill Councillor Jenifer Gould has...
1 Sep 2020
Merton Lib Dems call for action on single use plastics
The Liberal Democrats are calling for local government to take action in reducing plastic pollution across the borough. Long after it has been...
27 Jan 2021
Lib Dems move motion to end cladding scandal
Merton Liberal Democrats are moving a motion for the council cabinet to sign up to the ‘End Our Cladding Scandal’ campaign. The motion comes as some...
28 Jan 2021
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
Southwark Liberal Democrats welcome Green Finance second round, but push for more ambition
As Southwark Green Finance launches for its second round of funding, the Lib Dems have welcomed this step after calling for more ambition following the success of round one, but say that Labour are being far too timid when it comes to climate action
13 Sep 2024
Council will spend £20 million on local projects, following Liberal Democrat campaign to release the money
Southwark’s Cabinet next week is finally set to release £20 million of money raised from private developers on community projects, after letting it accumulate for almost 4 years.
11 Sep 2024
Win for Residents and Local Businesses as Council U-Turns on Borough Market Road Closure
Residents and local businesses in Borough Market have won a lengthy dispute with the council, as it reverses its decision to permanently close Stoney St to vehicles. The compromise was brokered by local Lib Dem Cllrs
4 Sep 2024
Sutton
Autumn Statement: Government allowing Sutton’s health service to crumble
Liberal Democrats in Sutton have accused the Government of being ‘content with local health services crumbling’ after Wednesday’s Autumn Statement failed to provide additional funding for the NHS.
23 Nov 2023
Conservative MPs vote against more support for local GP and ambulance services
Sutton’s two Conservative MPs have been criticised after voting against a Liberal Democrat amendment which would have improved GP and ambulance waiting times.
16 Nov 2023
Bobby Dean
Thames Water bosses rake in £8.5 million while the firm dumps raw sewage in the Wandle
Liberal Democrat candidate Bobby Dean has slammed the “eye-watering” £8,553,000 paid out to Thames Water bosses over the last three years.
7 Nov 2023
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
Alex Lewis for Higham Hill
On 26 October elect a local champion for Higham Hill
13 Sep 2023
Black History Month: The story of Leyton resident Loris Wilson, a Windrush Generation nurse who inspired her daughters to be ‘independent women’
Every October, Black History Month gives us an opportunity to learn about the experiences and contributions of people of Caribbean and African descent to Britain, a history that is often absent from school textbooks and mainstream narratives.
16 Oct 2023
Just 15% of children in Waltham Forest Council's care saw a dentist last year
Data uncovered by the Liberal Democrats has shown that just 15% of children looked after by Waltham Forest Council had their teeth checked by a dentist last year – below the London average of 71% and far behind Liberal Democrat-run Kingston Council at 93%
28 Jul 2023
Wandsworth
Roads
Safety Improvements in Lavender Hill
Reconfiguration of busy junction out for comment
31 Dec 2020
Roads
Eland Road Rat Run
Battersea residents unhappy about road rage incidents
3 Feb 2021
Health
Time to tackle our pollution problem
Wandsworth includes some of London’s most polluted ‘hotspots’. The Council needs to get serious about it
14 Jan 2022
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