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Lib Dems call for an end to our police station closures and for a return to community policing.
The Liberal Democrats are campaigning across our city. Here are some of the most recent news from our London teams.
 
                
        
        Lib Dems call for an end to our police station closures and for a return to community policing.
 
                
        
        Jeremy has lived in Hendon for over 30 years. He is married with two grown up sons.
These murders are shocking and senseless, and this incident will create fear for Jewish people across London and the UK as they mark Yom Kippur.
 
                
        
        A Liberal Democrat amendment calling for more frequent Tube services on the Uxbridge branch of the Piccadilly line was passed at Brent Council’s Full Council meeting on 15 September 2025.
 
                
        
        Lib Dems Join the Community for Navratri, Diwali and Hindu New Year
 
                
        
        At our autumn conference, the Liberal Democrats adopted a new motion to reform leasehold. Read about it here.
 
                
        
        Councillors Sam Webber and Julie Ireland recently met with senior management at The Glades Shopping Centre and discussed a range of issues.
 
                
        
        Bromley Council’s Development Control Committee has narrowly approved controversial plans for a major development at 1 Westmoreland Road, including a 19-storey tower block.
 
                
        
        After months of secrecy, Bromley's Conservative Councillors have finally revealed the identity of the secret buyer of the Churchill Theatre - Galliard Group - who have also purchased the old Civic Centre Site.
 
                
        
        Alderman Flick Rea MBE has been recognised by the Camden New Journal as one of the most influential and inspiring figures in Camden’s 60-year history.
 
                
        
        Janet Grauberg highlights the issue of anti-social behaviour hot-spot on Billy Fury Way
 
                
        
        The Camden Liberal Democrats have launched their annual residents' survey, to hear from residents about the issues that matter to them.
 
                
        
        A petition to save a popular lollipop man in Upper Norwood has been submitted to Croydon Council. The petition, signed by almost 500 residents, triggered a debate at a Full Council meeting on Wednesday 16th July.
 
                
        
        “Croydon Needs Radical Change – Not More Political Failure,” says Lib Dem Mayoral Candidate Richard Howard
 
                
        
        Cllr Claire Bonham has launched a petition calling for Croydon Council to continue to fund a local lollipop man in Upper Norwood.
 
                
        
        Southfield Councillors had a very offensive incident of graffiti on a wall on Beaconsfield Gardens reported to them on Sunday 26th October. Councillor Gary Malcolm acted quickly to report the incident to help preserve our local green spaces.
 
                
        
        Ealing Liberal Democrats have always wanted Ealing Council to ensure they keep our streets and parks safe, clean and in a beautiful condition. At the weekend Councillor Gary Malcolm visited Lammas Park and has spoken to resident Matt Mellor about some...
 
                
        
        Not enough is being done on providing cheaper options for residents who want EV chargers say Ealing Liberal Democrats.
 
                
        
        Following the abrupt termination of Sullivan Buses' contract with TfL, local Liberal Democrat campaigner Guy Russo is calling on TfL to look into the quality of bus services in Enfield.
 
                
        
        Enfield Lib Dem campaigners have been leading pressure on the council to reconsider a pelican crossing on the North Circular in Enfield that is regularly used by schoolchildren.
 
                
        
        Analysis by Enfield Liberal Democrats has revealed that 10,635 patients across North London waited more than 12 hours in hospital Accident & Emergency departments in February alone.
 
                
        
        London Lib Dems are coordinating the city-wide Save our Police Stations Counter Services campaign
 
                
        
        What happens when you combine pizza with thought-provoking economics?
 
                
        
        Our new handle is @greenwichld.bsky.social
The Hackney Liberal Democrats are shocked and deeply saddened by the attack on a synagogue in Manchester on the holiest day of...
 
                
        
        Hackney's new Labour mayor must build at least double the number of council homes as the last one - say Lib Dems. That’s if she wants to put even a dent in the housing crisis that is driving thousands of long-term Hackney residents out of the borough.
 
                
        
        Campaigner and businessman, Dave Raval is the Liberal Democrat choice for Cazenove ward’s new councillor. The eco-entrepreneur promises to bring fresh vigour and new ideas to the environmental agenda if elected to the Town Hall on January 18th.
 
                
        
        The recent resignation of Labour councillors in Hammersmith & Fulham confirms what we’ve been hearing on the doorsteps for months: Labour no longer represents this borough — or the country.
 
                
        
        Roy Pounsford: "I will be an independent voice to ensure the Labour-dominated council delivers for Fulham residents."
 
                
        
        Growing budget hole likely to be filled by tax rises, Hammersmith Bridge closures on weekends and Lib Dem meeting with special guest Monica Harding MP.
 
                
        
        Haringey Lib Dems have condemned “shocking” safeguarding failures at Haringey Council, as the Local Government Ombudsman revealed that the council had over 1100 emails left unread in its social work inbox, including over 500 police welfare reports.
 
                
        
        Not only have we achieved our 25 tree target, but we have surpassed it, raising enough funds for 30 NEW Street Trees for Crouch End Town Centre!
 
                
        
        Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison, the Liberal Democrat Leader on Haringey Council, has accused mortgage lenders of treating homeowners as “cash cows”, with mortgage rates failing to fall in line with interest rates.
 
                
        
        The Harrow LibDems have warned that working families and young people are being “priced out” of Harrow as recent data published by the Office of National Statistics has revealed that the average resident is spending 39.7% of their income on rent.
 
                
        
        Paan is a type of chewable which can contain tobacco which when spat out in public by the user leaves red staines on our public highways. It is unhygienic and difficult to clean.
 
                
        
        SIGN OUR PETITION TO SAVE 24/7 FRONT DESK. The 24/7 Front Counter at Harrow Police station to CLOSE due to neglect from Tories and Labour.
 
                
        
        Hillingdon’s Conservative-run Council have, for the second time, had to make a humiliating call to the Government to ask for a financial bailout.
 
                
        
        The LibDems are concerned about the closure of Northwick Park Hospital Hydrotherapy Pool
 
                
        
        The actions of Susan Hall, a Hatch End Councillor, on joining the advisory committee for Restore Britain raises significant concerns. The Chair of the Harrow LibDems has contacted the Leader of the Conservatives.
 
                
        
        Leaseholders whose freehold is owned by Labour-run Islington Council are being hit with eye-watering building works bills – with little say, little transparency, and virtually no way to challenge the costs.
 
                
        
        The Islington Liberal Democrats have launched a campaign calling for a Charter for Bike Hire to address the growing issue of e-bike parking across the borough.
 
                
        
        The Metropolitan Police plans to close half the front desks at its stations to save money, the Liberal Democrats have learnt.
 
                
        
        Post Offices in K&C have been saved thanks to residents' efforts.
 
                
        
        Data uncovered by the Lib Dems shows a shocking level of speeding on Warwick Road, Earl’s Court. Please sign our petition for speed cameras!
 
                
        
        Local Lib Dems are calling for "bike delivery plans" to be required for new Licensing applications in K&C.
 
                
        
        Ed is re-elected!
 
                
        
        Congratulations Lorraine Dunstone!
 
                
        
        Lorraine Dunstone - your Lib Dem candidate
 
                
        
        Cllr Donna Harris, Leader of the Lambeth Lib Dem Council Group and Chair of Lib Dem Women, has called for Cllr Irfan Mohammed — charged with sexual offences — to resign from Lambeth Council after he left the Labour Party to sit as an indpendent.
 
                
        
        Cllr Donna Harris, Leader of the Lib Dem Group has written to Council Leader Claire Holland, demanding urgent action following shocking reports of residents living in unacceptable conditions at the the Waterloo Hub Hotel.
 
                
        
        Liberal Democrat Councillors in Lambeth have called for “an end to fleecehold” as their party introduced new policies to reform the leasehold system and strengthen homebuyer rights at their party conference in Bournemouth.
 
                
        
        For many years local residents have been raising concerns about noise, vibrations from buses, damage to parked cars and the overall safety record of Sandhurst and Sangley Road.
 
                
        
        We can’t turn a blind eye to the devastation across the Occupied Territories if we want to achieve a permanent peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
 
                
        
        A major south east London regeneration scheme faces an uncertain future after the Labour government’s spending review did not provide funding for the long-expected Bakerloo Line extension to Lewisham.
 
                
        
        Merton Liberal Democrats have slammed the decision to close both Wimbledon and Mitcham police front counters, leaving Merton borough with no public-facing police station for the first time in living memory.
 
                
        
        Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler set up a cross-party meeting with St George’s trust leadership and local MPs to press the case for keeping the minor injuries open, where they learnt that closure has now been ruled out due to strong local opposition.
 
                
        
        At last night’s council meeting, Merton Lib Dems pushed for measures to defend local policing and hold Labour to account. Lib Dems slammed Labour councillors for trying to avoid blaming the Labour Mayor for policing cuts he initiated and kept quiet.
 
                
        
        Wanstead Lib Dems call on Labour-run Redbridge Council to stop imposing nine new permanent street stalls from Redbridge Station along the length of our High Street.
 
                
        
        “Disgraceful” Levelling Up snub ignores community in the London Borough of Redbridge
 
                
        
        Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has hailed the local election results as a "turning point" for his party's prospects.
 
                
        
        Southwark Liberal Democrats have written to the Labour Leader of Southwark Council and the Chief Executive, calling for urgent enforcement action against Chancellor Rachel Reeves
 
                
        
        A joint paper from the Government and London Mayor has today confirmed that the fast-track for developers will fall from 35% to 20%, and the cash required from developers to improve local areas will be halved.
 
                
        
        Labour-run Southwark Council’s handling of the long-running Chilton Grove Estate scandal has taken a new turn, after residents were told that their independent representative, Open Communities, has been abruptly removed from the project
 
                
        
        Bobby Dean launches his new health survey and writes about the personal impact long waiting lists are having on families across our community.
 
                
        
        Every day we hear from people at the sharp end of the housing crisis.
 
                
        
        Bobby Dean MP has scrutinized leading tax experts on the fairness and effectiveness of the UK’s tax relief system during a recent Treasury Committee hearing.
 
                
        
        Thank you so much to all who signed our petition to save the D3 bus route. Over a thousand of you signed the petition, which was successful in gaining local media coverage and which the local Liberal Democrats presented to the London Assembly in September.
 
                
        
        Richmond Council is set to lose £45 million every year under Labour’s plans to 'fix' local finances. That’s the biggest cut in London – even though Richmond is the only outer London borough hit.
 
                
        
        Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems have slammed Met Police's front counters closure at Twickenham Police Station. Cllr Gareth Roberts, London Assembly Member for the South West Constituency, has launched a petition calling on the Mayor to keep them open.
 
                
        
        We are very sad to report that Adrian Slade, a stalwart member of the Local Party with a huge contribution to the National Party over several decades, passed away on Thursday 24 January, aged 88.
 
                
        
        In the 2024 General Election, Labour gained a big enough majority to virtually guarantee 100% of the power all of the time from only 34% of the votes. It meant 66% of all votes cast had no impact on the result.
 
                
        
        Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats were delighted to be able to join together with the local community for Iftar at the Leyton Jamia Masjid.
 
                
        
        For over three years, the UK has stood united with Ukraine as they seek to repel Putin’s barbaric invasion.
 
                
        
        Wandsworth’s parks are at risk — and the Council isn’t being clear. New rules could bring more commercial events, more disruption, and less public access — without proper consultation.
 
                
        
        After a shocking explosion in Roehampton and a damning safety report, we’ve launched a petition demanding urgent action from Wandsworth Council.
 
                
        
        MPs for Battersea, Putney and Tooting previously pledged their support to WASPI women
 
                
        
        Marylebone Liberal Democrats urge Westminster Council to act on dangerous e-bike parking, calling for stricter rules, designated bays, and enforcement to keep pavements safe and accessible.
 
                
        
        Helen Toeman, campaigner for the Marylebone Liberal Democrats, said: “Fly-tipping has become a real eyesore in parts of Marylebone, and residents are fed up. The Council needs to take responsibility for regul
 
                
        
        Marylebone homes flooded by a burst water main. Thames Water must explain what went wrong, how it will prevent it happening again, and support affected residents.