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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.

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.

A new public Wellbeing Hub in Bromley

Lib Dem Councillor Will Connolly was proud to join the opening of the new One Bromley Wellbeing Hub in The Glades, alongside the Council, NHS, and voluntary sector staff and partners that helped to make this new service offering happen.

Bromley Picturehouse Closure - is Bromley becoming a Cultural Wasteland?

Lib Dem Councillor Sam Webber has called on Conservative-run Bromley Council to help the campaign to 'Save Bromley Picturehouse', following the announcement that it will close on 1st August.

100 Avenue Road Update

Cllr Tom Simon has received an update on the proposed development at 100 Avenue Road, Click here to learn more.

Cllr Linda Chung calls for TfL to improve the 603 bus route

Cllr Chung has recently written to the Ham & High newspaper about the 603 bus route,

Building community in Cousldon

Gill Hickson and John Jefkins are committed to our area and supporting local people in Coulsdon.

Fix the fencing on Beulah Hill

We call upon Croydon Council to take necessary action to ensure the site is secure and well maintained, with the fence fixed, and graffiti and waste removed.

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 Dem Policy Forum

Read about our Lib Dem Policy Form in Eltham with Josh Matthews

London Regional Conference comes to Greenwich

This year, the London Lib Dem Regional Conference was held at the Old Naval College at Greenwich University

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.

Number of Green Flag parks in Haringey to halve

Liberal Democrats have slammed Labour-run Haringey Council after it sent a letter to Friends groups announcing that it is withdrawing ‘Green Flag’ recognition from 11 of the borough’s 22 parks which currently meet the standard.

Haringey Lib Dem statement on unrest

Haringey Liberal Democrats condemn in the strongest terms the racist violence and intimidation we have seen over the past week. Haringey is a welcoming, diverse and inclusive borough and there is no place or tolerance for racism or Islamophobia here.

THAT PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE REPORT WHY IT MATTERS IN HARROW

The House of Commons Privileges Committee found Boris Johnson repeatedly misled the House in answering questions. It filed a lengthy report detailing his crimes including disrespect for the whole process.

Mullivaikkal Day

At the invitation of the Tamil Friends of the Liberal Democrats my wife and I attended Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day in Trafalgar Square on 18 May. By Derek Hill

Boris Johnson Resigns

Boris Johnson finally resigns as MP for Uxbridge & South Ruislip. Blaise Baquiche is now fighting for election.

School Safety Suppressed

David Simmonds votes along with 295 of his Conservative colleagues to block the release of a report into the condition of the country's schools.

Islington Falls Victim to Police Cuts

Recent cuts to London’s Metropolitan Police have led to a worrying trend in policing numbers. Figures uncovered by the London Liberal Democrats show a significant cut in the number of officers meant to keep our streets safe.

Liberal Democrats choose Vikas Aggarwal as their candidate for Islington North

Local Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate to challenge Labour at the next General Election. Vikas Aggarwal won the selection vote by party members earlier this month.

Largest Police Community Officers decrease for K&C's BCU, down 52% between 2015 & 2022

K&C's Basic Command Unit has lost 52% of its Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) between 2015 and 2022. Cllr Verboven asks RBKC's Council Lead Member what is done to address security issues in K&C (video link).

Earl's Court Development Update

A round up of everything going on in the development of Earl's Court

Lambeth roads among most dangerous in London

Lambeth Liberal Democrats were quick to question the Council over their landmark ‘Road Danger Reduction Strategy’ after only five projects were listed in the new scheme.

Text of Lambeth opposition's letter to Lambeth Council on LTNs

Below is Cllr Harris’s letter to the Leader of Lambeth Council, seeking information about the conditions under which LTNs were enforced in Lambet:

Asthma rates increase across Lewisham post-LTN

On the anniversary of Ella’s death there is clear evidence that childhood asthma is increasing on our polluted main roads.

Standing up for inclusive parking

Official figures show that 18% of adult Britons do not have a smart phone. That rises to 61% among the over-70's.

Children's cancer centre decision

Update on the move of children's cancer care from St George's in Tooting & the Royal Marsden in Sutton to the Evelina Hospital in Lambeth.

Merton's missing street trees

Merton's missing street trees will not be completely replaced until 2035

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...

Local Councillors Lead Way in Fighting Crime and Anti Social Behaviour

Liberal Democrat Councillors Maria Linforth-Hall and Graham Neale held a key summit with police, the council, and the community on Saturday (25th January), to ensure those responsible could hear how local people were experiencing crime in St George’s Ward

Southwark Liberal Democrats Back PR

Sutton and Cheam MP “relieved” after TfL agree to cancel "traffic chaos" proposal on the A217

Unpopular proposal finally scrapped after pressure from Luke Taylor MP.

The Assisted Dying Bill

Bobby Dean MP shares his views on this highly sensitive topic

Richmond Liberal Democrats Commit £7m to New Youth and Community Facilities

Richmond’s Liberal Democrat-run Council is investing nearly £7m to bring much-needed new youth and community facilities to Ham.

Richmond Lib Dems Invest Record Amount in Improving Roads and Pavements

Richmond’s Lib Dem Council is investing more than ever before to keep its roads and pavements in good condition and reverse years of Tory neglect.

Drug Dealing Still a Problem

Drug taking and dealing on Trelawn Road and Colville Road as well as St Mary’s Road is still happening regularly.

More Flights, More Noise, More Pollution

Labour government overrules local voices on airport expansion

Tories are budgeting for more austerity

Small print of Chancellor’s Autumn Statement shows rocks ahead

Resident survey results for Southfields published

We spoke to hundreds of residents in one Wandsworth ward - and this is what they told us

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.