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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.

Construction work to restart on halted housing project at York Rise, Orpington

Bromley Council have agreed to spend an additional £4.8 million to finish construction at the York Rise development near Orpington Station after the contractors originally appointed have gone into administration. 

Bromley Council Sells Civic Centre Site

The regeneration of the old Civic Centre provided a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform this site to deliver housing, public services and recreational amenities local people need. 

Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton

Watch and read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton

West Hampstead & Fortune Green Traffic and Transport Survey

Lib Dems call for police response guarantee

Croydon’s Liberal Democrats announce their plans for a Burglary Response Guarantee as new data reveals 78% of burglary cases go unsolved in Croydon.

Croydon Liberal Democrats Announce their Parliamentary Candidates for the 4 Croydon Constituencies

The Liberal Democrats have selected their four candidates for the forthcoming General Election.

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 Double Seats in London & Hold Thank you Event

Greenwich Lib Dems hold a thank you event for campaigners after the party doubles their London seats from 3 to 6, in their biggest nationwide success for over 100 years

Greenwich Councillor Chris Lloyd joins the Liberal Democrats

Former Labour Councillor Chris Lloyd has joined the Liberal Democrats, becoming the Lib Dems’ first councillor in Greenwich since 2010.

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 forced to refund over £130,000 to leaseholders

A more-than-year-long investigation from Haringey Liberal Democrats has resulted in the council being forced to cancel charges of over £130,000 to leaseholders who were wrongly charged for works to their homes.

Haringey Labour MPs criticised for failing to support motions to fix health and care crises

Haringey Liberal Democrats have strongly criticised the borough’s four Labour MPs for failing to support key motions aimed at solving the health and care crises.

World Cerebral Palsy Day

Celebrated on October 6 every year - is a global movement that started eleven years ago in 2012.

Fantasy Politics – Real Health Issues

Harrow Council together with several other Tory Councils have lost their legal challenge against the expansion of the ULEZ to outer London.

Thames Water slammed as execs rake in £2.415 million in pay & perks this year

Ruislip, Northwood & Pinner and Uxbridge & South Ruislip Lib Dem candidates Ian Rex-Hawkes and Blaise Baquiche call on water firm to crack down on excessive pay

Shocking figures show 81% burglaries in Greater London going unsolved

Vast majority of burglary cases in London are closed without a suspect identified.

Islington Liberal Democrats Select Rebecca Jones as their London North East constituency candidate for the London Assembly

Islington Liberal Democrats have announced that Rebecca Jones has been selected as their London North East constituency candidate in the elections for the London Assembly which will take place on 2nd May

Islington Liberal Democrats choose Terry Stacy as their candidate for Islington South and Finsbury

Islington Liberal Democrats have announced that Terry Stacy MBE, has been selected as their General Election candidate for Islington South and Finsbury.

Tackling the Housing Crisis

Lib Dems launch an ambitious plan to guarantee decent homes for all.

Lib Dems call for new community police hubs

Under the Conservatives, Kensington & Chelsea has lost three of four police stations in just 20 years. Local Lib Democrats are calling for new police hubs to plug the gap.

Lib Dems Win in Delayed New Malden Village Election

Liberal Democrats in New Malden Village have thanked local residents after they backed the team of Mark Durrant, Lesley Heap and Robert Kim in the delayed election.

Liberal Democrats' Historic Win on Kingston Council

Liberal Democrats in Kingston have thanked local residents after securing their best ever result, holding control of Kingston Council, electing 41 out of 45 councillors to work hard for local residents on the Council covering all but one ward in the Borough.

Michael Gove issues third letter exposing housing maladministration in Lambeth

New findings have revealed a disturbing pattern of neglect in response to a vulnerable resident's complaint about pests and leaks. Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing Association (MTVH) is the landlord of the property in question.

Lambeth housing complaints up 248% in two years

The number of complaints made about Lambeth Council’s housing services has risen by 248% in just two years, a new report has revealed. The news came just days before a consultation on the council’s new 2023-2030 Housing Strategy closed.

Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ) - Sustainable Streets

Lewisham Liberal Democrats recognise that street parking is a real problem for many people (including residents in some roads within existing CPZs). However recognising a problem exists does not mean the only solution is what Lewisham Council is proposing.

Lies, damned lies and statistics

Almost all the Council's statistics are based on averages, and this masks the very serious peaks of polluting traffic at certain times of day in all those roads that have been sacrificed to the LTN.

St Helier hospital investment urgently needed

Analysis of NHS Digital data shows that one in seven (15%) hospital buildings in England were built before the foundation of the NHS in 1948. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs St Helier hospital, is one of the worst affected.

Wimbledon Park station lift

London's Mayor is under fire as new figures show a staggering rise in the number of lift closures on the Underground network due to a lack of trained staff - with Wimbledon Park being the second worst performing station on the network.

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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More Protection for District Heat Network Users Needed in New Regulations

The Southwark Liberal Democrats have formally urged more protections for those using District Heat Networks in forthcoming regulations that have been consulted on.  

Southwark “Off Track” to Reach Net Zero Target by 2030

Despite declaring a Climate Emergency in 2019, Southwark Council will not achieve net zero by 2030, a damning council document has said.

St Helier in the news as vital upgrades delayed until 2032

The recent news has seen our hospital feature in the national and local press

Lib Dem MPs hit out at ANOTHER delay to St Helier rebuild

The three Liberal Democrat MPs representing Sutton and Epsom have today hit out at the Government for once again failing to confirm new funding for the Epsom and St Helier NHS trust.

Conservatives Ousted from Richmond Borough Council

The Liberal Democrats firmly established their political dominance in Richmond Borough, with two landslide victories in the Hampton North and Teddington by-elections.

Richmond Council: One of First Boroughs to Sign London Charter to End Rough Sleeping

Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council has been one of the first councils in London to sign the London Charter to End Rough Sleeping. It is leading the call for all other London Boroughs to follow suit and sign up.

Streetlights on during daytime

One of the streetlights on the alleyway between Murchison Road and Claude Road is broken and remains lit during the daytime.

Lib Dem president to visit Wandsworth

Wed 6 March: Come and hear Mark Pack talk all things elections and Lib Dem

Safer Streets win for Mitcham Lane

Progress made as more cyclists use local road

Open Letter from Edward Lucas and Helen Baxter Regarding St Mary's Hospital

Fury that Government intends to break its promise to rebuild St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington by 2030.