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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.

Rubbish, antisocial behaviour and lack of care from Tory Bexley Council

Residents complained about the lack of response from the Conservative led Council in keeping the area clean and tidy

Local Residents express their views

Residents complain of the cost of living, the state of services in Bexley, and the lack of a stop for the new Super loop bus (SL3) in Bexley.

Charlie Clinton wins Alperton By-Election

Charlie Clinton was elected as councillor for the Alperton ward in a by-election.

Have your Say - fill in our new Alperton Residents Survey

Brent Lib Dems are running a new survey to understand priorities of the local residents - both new and existing.

Central Library Move to Top Shop Building

Bromley Council have published more information about the timing of the move of Central Library to the Top Shop building including an unexpected period when the library will be closed.

Cut in Winter Fuel Payment will hit 45,000 pensioners in Bromley

The Liberal Democrats are asking the Labour Government to rethink their proposals to means test the Winter Fuel Payment which will impact over 45,000 local pensioners in Bromley.

London Lib Dems brand Labour Government's housing plans "a developer's charter"

London Lib Dems have responded angrily to the Labour Government's plans to slash the requirement for affordable housing in future developments in London.

Cllr Tom Simon’s Open Letter on Immigration featured in Camden New Journal

Camden Liberal Democrat Group Leader Cllr Tom Simon has written to the Prime Minister calling for humanity to be at the heart of the debate on immigration.

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.

Council tax bombshell

Croydon's Conservative Mayor and 33 councillors have voted for the biggest Council Tax rise in Britain - a massive 15% increase.

Liberal Democrats challenge Labour over poor housing delivery

Ealing Liberal Democrats dismayed at the poor handling of housing crisis.

Lib Dems helping support residents who are sick and tired of dirty streets

Filthy streets covered in leaves, detritus and litter are creating a shabby environment.

Kirstie Shedden selected as Shooters Hill by-election candidate

Our local party chair, Kirstie, has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate for the election on 26 June.

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.

Success! Ally Pally Station Upgrade

Following sustained pressure and questioning from the Lib Dem team, Network Rail have announced their revised timetable for refurbishing Alexandra Palace station under the 'Access for All' scheme.

Call from local Lib Dems to clean up ‘health hazard’ bridge

Network Rail and TfL are being urged to clean up a railway bridge underpass which is said to be creating a “health hazard” for residents.

Harrow shows its strength in unity 

Potential disruption in Harrow 7th August 2024

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

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.

Party Members: Join us at our Annual General Meeting on 13 November 2024 from 7.00 to 9.30pm

Islington Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce that the guest speaker at our Annual General Meeting will be Roz Savage, MP, MBE.

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.

Police: Come back to our communities

No fully functional police stations, rising anti-social behaviour, residents hiring private security. Something has to change!!!

Reopen our Police Station

Twenty years ago there were four police stations serving our borough. Now, three have closed their doors for good and RBKC Met Police are now based at Hammersmith Police station.

LIB DEMS CONDEMN “SYSTEMIC FAILURE” AS ANOTHER LAMBETH DECISION RULED “UNLAWFUL”

Following the news that Labour Lambeth has lost yet another case for faulty decision-making, meaning that the closure of Fenstanton and Holy Trinity schools will not go ahead, the Liberal Democrats have attacked the Council’s “systemic failure.”

COUNCILLORS FIGHT SCHOOL CLOSURES

We want the Council to look again at an alternative proposal for merger, put forward by school governors, that has support of 83% of local people and is projected to save £1.5m.

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.

Catford residents let down by Network Rail

Lib Dem campaigner Diana Cashin has finally been updated by Thameslink Railway over the long delays to completing the new lifts at Catford station.

Extraordinary Merton Council meeting called on police counter closures

After local Lib Dem pressure, an urgent Council meeting has been called in September to discuss local policing. Merton Lib Dems have been increasingly concerned about local services being lost and downgraded over recent years.

Lib Dem MP for Wimbledon calls for profit cap on "profiteering" private SEND providers

The Liberal Democrat MP for Wimbledon, Paul Kohler MP, has criticised "profiteering" by many private special educational needs providers, as the party calls for a cap on their profits to end the scandal.

Liberal Democrats invite Japanese ambassador to try pie and mash in Southwark

Southwark Liberal Democrats have formally invited the Japanese ambassador to Britain - his excellency Hiroshi Suzuki - to Southwark to sample traditional pie and mash – in the borough where the first pie and mash shop is said to have opened. 

Sadiq Khan’s inflation-busting tube fare rises show “Labour have given up on London”

Tube fares in London will rise by 5.8% - more than inflation and despite a national fare freeze – Labour’s London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has confirmed.

Calls grow for Labour councillor to resign

Hackbridge residents are calling on Labour Councillor Sheldon Vestey to resign after a council investigation found he breached the Councillors’ Code of Conduct.

Working with residents to tackle Queen Mary's estate parking issues

Cllr Lisa Webster and local campaigner Noor Sumun are working with residents to tackle persistent parking problems on roads including Radcliffe Gardens, Central Way, and across the Queen Mary’s estate.

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.

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.

Resident survey results for Southfields published

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

Anyone for tennis? Queue here

AELTC expansion the focus of Wimbledon Action Day

4,285 patients wait more than 12 hours in A&E in February

The statistics show that 9.36% of patients in North Central London waited over 12 hours at A&E in February.

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

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