Barnet
Whetstone By-Election
Luigi Bille will be the Liberal Democrat candidate for the by-election in Whetstone ward that will be held on 15th May.
2 May 2025
Around London
Lib Dem News from across London
The Liberal Democrats are campaigning across our city. Here are some of the most recent news from our London teams.
Barnet
Barnet
Finchley Church End By-Election
James Goldman has been chosen to be the Lib Dem candidate in the Finchley Church End by-election.
JG
17 Feb 2025
Barnet Borough
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.
17 Jul 2023
Bexley
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
26 Mar 2024
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.
14 Mar 2024
Brent
North London council faces pressure to quash hardware store's plans to start selling alcohol
Cllr Georgiou believes the area already has ‘more than its fair share of issues’ due to the number of venues where people can buy alcohol and is calling for the plan to be thrown out.
AS
25 Jan 2024
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.
18 Jan 2024
Bromley
No contractor to fix Kelsey Park Bridges
The Council committed to repairing one of the bridges in November 2022, with an estimated completion date of Summer 2024 but they have been unable to find a contractor to do the work for the estimated £567,000.
23 May 2024
Last minute delay to plans to destroy cupola bell tower on Community House
The new owners of Community House were planning to remove the cuppola bell tower on Saturday 4th May but the works have been delayed while the parties involved investigate ways to save this architectural feature.
6 May 2024
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.
5 May 2024
Camden
Camden
Camden Council Must Do Better for Rough Sleepers
In a powerful letter published in last week’s Camden New Journal, Belsize ward councillor Judy Dixey highlighted the struggles faced by dedicated volunteer groups like Streets Kitchen, who provide vital support for rough sleepers where the council falls s
23 Apr 2025
Camden
Lib Dems urge Labour Council to think again on plans for Homebase / O2 Car Park Site
NW6 Liberal Democrats have called on the Labour Council to think again about plans for taller buildings and denser development on the former Homebase site behind the O2 Shopping Centre.
18 Mar 2025
Camden
Labour having “a chilling effect on democracy”
Liberal Democrat councillors led the way this week in opposing Labour plans to ban placards and banners from the Council chamber and prevent prospective candidates from speaking at council meetings.
7 Mar 2025
Croydon
Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood
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.
3 Dec 2021
Old Coulsdon
Traffic calm Coulsdon Road
We need safer ways for school children and shoppers to cross at places along Coulsdon Road.
8 Mar 2022
Old Coulsdon
Parks and play facilities need improving in Old Coulsdon
Lib Dems demand better recreation spaces for older children living in Old Coulsdon.
26 Mar 2022
Ealing
Ealing
Ealing Liberal Democrats await Peer Challenge results in a few weeks
Liberal Democrats were active when the LGA’s Peer Challenge Panel visited Ealing Council as every Liberal Democrat Councillor fed back on areas where they felt the Council needs improvement.
27 May 2025
Ealing
Lib Dems victorious in Perceval House space released for community groups
Some space in Perceval House will be open for community groups, charities and businesses to rent from Nov 2025.
19 May 2025
Ealing
Lib Dems say proposals to close the majority of children centres across Ealing is shameful!
Ealing Lib Dems propose a cross-party approach and strengthened engagement with residents, families and campaigners.
6 May 2025
Enfield
Our Manifesto for Enfield 2022
Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.
14 Apr 2022
Greenwich
Ulysse Abbate's campaign launch
Join us for the launch of Ulysse Abbate's campaign to be the next MP for Eltham & Chislehurst
29 Oct 2023
GBLD Challenge LTN Plans
Greenwich Borough Liberal Democrats are concerned by the consultation on the proposed East and West Greenwich Neighbourhood & Traffic Improvement Plan
24 Oct 2023
Chris Annous's campaign launch
Chris Annous's campaign to be the next MP for Greenwich and Woolwich launched on 28 Oct
28 Oct 2023
Hackney
1,879 Thank Yous
Lib Dem Simon de Deney congratulates Mayor-elect Caroline Woodley and thanks Hackney voters for their support
10 Nov 2023
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.
11 Oct 2023
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.
5 Oct 2023
Hammersmith and Fulham
Charing Cross Repair Delays Are Unacceptable, says local Lib Dem activist
Philip Rader, who works at Imperial College London, says the better part of a decade is too long to wait.
30 Oct 2023
Haringey
Consultation on Zebra Crossing on Palace Gates Road sent
I am very pleased to confirm that Haringey Council have recently launched a consultation on a proposal for a zebra crossing on Palace Gates Road, near the junction with Bedford Road.
11 Jul 2024
Consultations on 20mph - Lib Dem campaigning success
Consultations are due to begin on the reduction of speed limits on a number of Transport for London-owned roads around the borough. Local Lib Dems have been pushing for this for several years, and are pleased these consultations are going ahead.
HLD
9 Jul 2024
Haringey Council overspends by nearly £20 million in 2023/24
A report to Haringey’s cabinet meeting yesterday (16th July) revealed that the council had overspent by almost £20 million last year.
HLD
18 Jul 2024
Harrow
Harrow
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
13 Jan 2024
Harrow
The Lib Dems in Harrow and the wider world
Why I support the Lib Dems by Derek Hill
13 Jan 2024
Harrow
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.
6 Jan 2024
Havering
Hillingdon
Health, Care & the NHS
Ambulance Wait Times
A&E wait times in Hillingdon are through the roof with 110 waiting over 12 hours New figures released today (12/01/23) have revealed the extent of the NHS crisis in Hillingdon.
12 Jan 2023
Local Government
Donate function available again!
After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.
20 Dec 2022
Local Government
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.
23 Nov 2022
Hounslow
Islington
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.
24 Nov 2022
Kensington and Chelsea
Transport
K&C Lib Dems launch petition to stop TFL bus cuts
TfL's plan to cut bus services by up to a fifth will have profoundly negative impacts on the residents of Kensington & Chelsea.
26 Jun 2022
Kingston
Statement on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
With the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Kingston Liberal Democrats join residents across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in this time of mourning, and our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.
KLD
8 Sep 2022
Lambeth
Lambeth Housing Strategy 2023-2030: Consultation response from Lambeth Liberal Democrats
Please find below the response of Lambeth Liberal Democrats to the 2023 consultation ‘A Place We Can Call Home: Lambeth Housing Strategy 2023-2030’.
24 Nov 2023
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.
17 Nov 2023
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:
10 Nov 2023
Lewisham
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."
13 Dec 2022
Merton
Liberal Democrats force vote in Parliament on St Helier delays
The Liberal Democrats used Opposition Day in Parliament - Wednesday 23rd April - to force a vote on the government’s decision to delay vital works at hospitals in the New Hospitals Programme, including St Helier Hospital.
28 Apr 2025
Step-free stations success!
In January, Local Lib Dems were thrilled to attend the opening of the lift in Motspur Park station, the latest win in their decade-long campaign for step-free stations across our community.
17 Jan 2025
Merton Labour attempts to stifle opposition in council power grab
Labour Council bosses in Merton have launched an "assault on democracy" by forcing through new rules designed to shut down opposition voices and evade public scrutiny, opposition councillors say.
7 Apr 2025
Newham, Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
Software Update!
Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves...
17 Jan 2023
Southwark
Council fires independent resident representative in latest estate regeneration blunder
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
21 Oct 2025
Mapped: Southwark's black out spots
Research from the Liberal Democrats has revealed where in Southwark you’re most likely to find a broken street light, and the shocking delays to getting them fixed.
20 Oct 2025
Southwark Liberal Democrats raise alarm after Council staff passwords leaked on dark web
Southwark Liberal Democrats have demanded urgent answers from Southwark Council after it was revealed in The Independent that the passwords of 42 Southwark Council staff have been found on the dark web.
17 Oct 2025
Sutton
Bobby Dean
Dean pushes for a fraud strategy that finally confronts big tech failures
Bobby Dean has been pressing the government to ensure that big tech companies are properly held to account for tackling online fraud.
18 Nov 2025
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean challenges the gambling industry on offshore tax loopholes
At a recent Treasury Select Committee hearing, Bobby Dean MP confronted gambling industry leaders over their use of offshore tax arrangements. He argued that taxes on the sector could help fund important services at a time when public finances are tight.
18 Nov 2025
Sutton
MPs Welcome Progress on Fair Pay for Hospital Estates and Facilities Staff
Luke Taylor, Bobby Dean and Helen Maguire have welcomed the new settlement.
13 Nov 2025
Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets
Working with Luke Taylor MP on China’s Super-Embassy
We spoke with Luke Taylor MP, Lib Dem spokesperson for London, who has raised questions in Parliament over national security.
26 Nov 2025
Twickenham and Richmond
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.
8 Mar 2023
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Affordable Homes
Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing.
23 Jan 2023
Waltham Forest
An Accident Waiting to Happen
Since the two-way cycle lane has been installed in Grove Green Road there have been 58 cyclists involved in accidents.
22 Jul 2024
Mayor fails to combat spiralling burglaries
Data gathered by the Liberal Democrats reveals that 82% of burglary cases in Waltham Forest go unsolved.
15 Jul 2024
Wandsworth
Community
Tax credit changes will hammer 11,200 families in Wandsworth
11,200 families in Battersea and Tooting will lose out under Conservative plans to cut tax credits, with the average working...
28 Oct 2015
Tooting
Lib Dems select Alex Glassbrook to fight Tooting by-election
Local man Alex Glassbrook has just been selected to fight the Tooting by-election for the Liberal Democrats and immediately vowed...
24 May 2016
Elections
Liberal Democrats announce merged organisation for Wandsworth
The Liberal Democrats are to adopt a unified borough organisation, according to proposals agreed by the executives of Battersea...
25 Oct 2016
Westminster
Edward Lucas: Conservative MP Nickie Aiken urged to vote for Boris Johnson censure motion
Liberal Democrat candidate/spokesperson for Westminster has called on local Conservative MP Nickie Aiken to vote for a motion in Parliament next week to censure Boris Johnson.
15 Jun 2023
