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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.

Election Results in Bromley

The results of the by-election to Bromley Council plus the results from the election of the London Mayor and the members of the London Assembly.

Gita Bapat takes part in Election Hustings

Liberal Democrat Candidate, Gita Bapat, attended two hustings this week. The first was organised by Experts by Experience, the second by Ravensbourne Valley Residents' Association and Shortlands Residents' Association.

Charlie Clinton backs Climate & Nature Bill

Lib Dem Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras Charlie Clinton has backed the Climate and Nature Bill - alongside Ed Davey, Daisy Cooper & other members of the Lib Dems in both Commons and the Lords.

Dr Sarah Hoyle, Liberal Democrat Candidate in the Frognal Ward by-election.

The Camden Liberal Democrats have selected local champion, Dr Sarah Hoyle to stand the the upcoming Frognal by-election.

Lib Dems launch campaign for a better Westow Park!

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood Lib Dems have launched a petition calling on the Council to improve Westow Park.

Traffic calm Coulsdon Road

We need safer ways for school children and shoppers to cross at places along Coulsdon Road.

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.

Greenwich Borough Lib Dems visit Islamic Centre

Members of the Greenwich Borough Liberal Democrats visited the Greenwich Islamic Centre this week

A New 'Met' for London

With crime rising across Greenwich Borough, concerns over policing and the Met police continue to grow.

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.

Labour proposes charging for public tennis courts ... again

Haringey Lib Dems have relaunched a petition against charging for public tennis courts, after the Labour run council proposed introducing them. Together with residents, the Lib Dems forced a u-turn on similar proposals in late 2020.

Haringey Council mistakenly approves planning application for “detrimental” phone mast

Haringey Council has admitted that a 5G mast on Hornsey Cricket Club field, for which planning permission was refused, has been accidentally given the go ahead through council incompetence.

The Lib Dems in Harrow and the wider world

Why I support the Lib Dems by Derek Hill

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.

Donate function available again!

After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.

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.

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?

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.

Groundbreaking ‘Period Poverty’ motion passed by Lib Dems

Liberal Democrats have voted unanimously to end period poverty in the England. The motion, which says the Party believes period products are a human right and not a luxury, was tabled by Lambeth Liberal Democrats and the Young Liberals.

Brixton O2 Academy “beating heart of Brixton”, say Lib Dems

Lambeth Council’s Licensing Committee has chosen to approve Academy Music Group’s license to continue operating Brixton O2 Academy, once the venue has met 77 “extensive and robust” conditions.

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."

Wimbledon Park: Council bosses must stand by historic legal promises to protect park from over-development

Lib Dem Cllr Paul Kohler has spoken out against Merton Council's decision to approve controversial plans to build on parts of Wimbledon Park. The plans would see a new 10 storey stadium, a maintenance complex and over 9km of roads.

Lib Dems call on Merton’s Labour Council to allow proper debate of “outrageous” plan to build on Wimbledon Park

Merton Council has finally confirmed that the AELTC's planning application to build an industrial scale tennis complex on Wimbledon Park will be heard by Merton's Planning Committee on Thursday 26 October.

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!

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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

Save our Police Cadets!

Sutton Police Cadets, who meet in Sutton South ward, are facing cuts to their programme.

Success at Beech Tree Place

New social housing development well on its way...

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.

Affordable Homes

Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing. 

Lib Dems set out legal right to timely cancer care as figures show 887 patients of Barts Health NHS Trust waiting more than two months to start treatment

The Liberal Democrats have called for a new legal right for cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral, as part of a plan to boost survival rates and improve treatment for those affected by the disease.

Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats back new manifesto with NHS at the heart

The Liberal Democrats have launched their General Election manifesto and outlined a plan to save health and care services. The manifesto offers a bold and fully costed £9bn plan to tackle the health and care crisis.

AGM report and results

Here's what happened at our Wandsworth LibDems annual general meeting

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.