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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.

Paul Lorber for Brent West

Paul Lorber, long standing local campaigner, will be standing for the Liberal Democrats for the new Brent West constituency covering Sudbury, Alperton, Wembley, Kingsbury and surrounding areas.

A Liberal Foreign Policy by Jonny Singh

Our Brent East Parliamentary Candidate Jonny Singh sets out a Liberal vision for our foreign policy a the Spring Conference.

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 Dem Councillors’ revised road safety scheme implemented at key junction in Beckenham

Liberal Democrat Councillors have successfully implemented much-needed road safety improvements in Beckenham after two years of campaigning.

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”.

Council Breaks Affordable Homes Promise in Crystal Palace

Croydon Council has been accused of breaking a pledge to increase affordable housing in the borough, following the rejection of a planning application for 7 homes in Crystal Palace.

54,988 people in Croydon waited more than four hours in A&E last year

The number of patients waiting more than four hours in Croydon’s A&Es has risen by 52.3% compared with four years ago, Liberal Democrat analysis of House of Commons Library research reveals.

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.

Kirstie Shedden selected as Shooters Hill by-election candidate

Our local party chair, Kirstie, has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate.

Kieran Edwards selected as Eltham Town & Avery Hill by-election candidate

Local campaigner Kieran Edwards has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate for Eltham Town & Avery Hill by-election

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.

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.

Council backs down on parking permit cost increase

Following pressure from residents and your Lib Dem councillors, Haringey Council has been forced to back down on plans to scrap daily visitor permits in CPZs, which would have forced forcing residents to use more expensive hourly permits.

Harrow shows its strength in unity 

Potential disruption in Harrow 7th August 2024

Call for peace, calm and respect in these turbulent times.

NHS Falling Apart Under the Tories

40,594 people in Hillingdon waited more than four hours in A&E last year

Government letting Hillingdon "grind to a halt" as 306,758 on NHS waiting lists

There are 306,758 incomplete patient pathways on a waiting list in North West London - the equivalent of 108 per 1,000 patients Local Lib Dems accuse the government of letting NHS North West London “grind to a halt”

Imogen Wall stands for the Liberal Democrats in the Hillrise ward by-election on 15th August

Meet Imogen Wall, the best choice for your new local councillor.

Liberal Democrats set out challenge to Labour in Islington

Islington's Liberal Democrats have launched their General Election campaign with a call to back the party's plans for a fairer deal for Islington.

Holland Park Roundabout Consultation: Have Your Say

Assembly candidate Christophe Noblet comments on TfL's proposed changes for Holland Park Roundabout and Shepherd’s Bush Green.

Christophe Noblet selected for GLA constituency

The Liberal Democrats have chosen Earl’s Court campaigner Christophe Noblet to fight the West Central seat in next year’s Greater London Assembly elections.

Mahmood Rafiq selected as candidate in upcoming by-election

Local residents and community champion, Mahmood Rafiq, has been selected by Liberal Democrats in New Malden to be their candidate in the upcoming by-election

Breaking: Cllr Cobbett resigns as ward councillor for Green Lane & St James

Lib Dem councillor, Tim Cobbett, has handed in his resignation to Kingston Council after working hard for local residents in New Malden since being first elected 2018.

Lambeth Lib Dems call for emergency ban on no-fault evictions over Christmas as 113 families put at risk of homelessness

Lambeth Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency ban on no-fault evictions over the Christmas period, as figures show 113 families in Lambeth were put at risk of homelessness due to a Section 21 notice in the year 2022/2023.

Lambeth Lib Dems rally cross-party solidarity to stop Brixton abortion protests

The Lib Dems are rallying cross-party support for a joint submission from Lambeth Council’s three political parties to the Government’s consultation on protest-free buffer zones around abortion clinics.

Rapid increase of HMO developments in Catford

Many of you may have asked yourselves why there has been such a rapid increase in the development of HMOs in Catford. It is as a result of Lewisham Council confirming a non-immediate Article 4 Direction for Lewisham's southern wards.

Lewisham Liberal Democrats response to the TfL consultation on changes to the South Circular

We broadly welcome the proposals. Although it will be an expensive development, the proposals increase the amount of public space and would make the centre of Catford more attractive. We have submitted the following recommendations to TfL's consultation.

Paul Kohler's Statement on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Kim Leadbetter’s private member’s bill, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, passed its Second Reading on Friday 29th November by 330 to 275 votes.

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.

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.

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Liberal Democrats warn Bakerloop Bus could be “distraction”

Southwark Liberal Democrats have formally responded to the public consultation on the new bus service dubbed the “Bakerloop”.

Young Carers Action Day: Southwark Liberal Democrats Call for Action

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

Lib Dem Council supports new “Library of Things” at Patch Twickenham

Richmond’s Lib Dem Council has joined forces with Library of Things and Twickenham co-working space Patch (42 York Street) to open the borough’s first branch of the “Library of Things” social enterprise.

Richmond Lib Dem Council Gets Tough on Fly Tipping With Increased Fines of up to £1,000

Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council is introducing heavier penalties for anyone caught fly-tipping in the borough.

Betrayal!

Labour will not fund Whipps Cross Hospital until 2032

Solidarity with Leyton’s Muslim community

We are appalled to see mosques and buildings serving Leyton’s Muslim community and similar sites across London being vandalised with Islamophobic graffiti. We totally reject such hatred and hope the culprits are caught soon.

Statement in response to Southport tragedy and subsequent rioting

Riots and disorder are never the answer

Lib Dem policies unveiled following manifesto launch

The Manifesto, and a summary of key points from a Wandsworth perspective, are made available in this news item.

Water company dumped sewage 8,014 times in rivers last year

The sewage discharges by Thames Water lasted 74,693 hours.

63,881 people wait more than two months before treatment at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

in 2022, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Trust, 27% had to wait more than two months for treatment to start.