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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.

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.

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 view from COP: business and philanthropy climate action

Sometimes it feels a very far away notion, but the changes to our climate are affecting us locally, nationally and globally. The conclusion of the COP28 climate talks in Dubai has ushered in a historic moment with the unveiling of the UAE Consensus.

Residents Discuss Road Safety with Police Superintendent

The Lib Dems organised a meeting between local residents and Police Superintendent Luke Baldock to discuss road safety in 5 specific roads. Local residents filled the room, despite the bad weather, highlighting just how important this issue is.

Press Coverage: Save Grassroots Venues

Charlie visited the Piano Works West End to talk to the founder and the Camden New Journal about the challenges facing the music industry.

A Building Scandal - Charlie stands up for better quality homes

Charlie has been speaking to the leaseholders of Agar Grove about the devastating consequences of poor new builds combined with a lack of accountability in the building & insurance sectors.

Historic Lib Dem win as party surges in polls

Voters in Croydon have backed the Liberal Democrats in last week's council elections, with over 35,000 votes for our candidates across the borough.

Cllr Claire Bonham: My first two months

It’s been a whirlwind couple of months since the declaration in Trinity School – a lot of my initial time has been put into understanding the various roles and responsibilities of the council, which is very different when you are on the inside to the outside!

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.

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

We welcome the prospect of wider and more meaningful consultation. 

The London Cycling Campaign

The London Cycling Campaign kicked off their #ClimateSafeStreets event in Greenwich over the weekend, to raise awareness and showcase support for their 5th May local election asks.

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.

Haringey Labour refuse to abolish green waste charges

At the meeting of Full Council last night (20 November 2023) a Liberal Democrat plan to abolish charging for garden waste was voted down by the Labour administration.

Haringey spending over £100,000 per day on agency staff

Figures from a report to Haringey Council’s cabinet has revealed that the council is spending £45 million per year on temporary agency staff - breaking down as over £100,000 every day.

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.

Most heartfelt condolences to family and friends of Labour Cllr Liam Jarnecki

Lib Dems call for rail fare freeze as Lambeth’s residents face 9% price hike next year

The Liberal Democrats have called for rail fares to be frozen for the next 5 years after new figures show that Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation in July reached 9%. This is the figure normally used to increase rail fares from next March.

Wimbledon Park station lift

London's Mayor is under fire as new figures show a staggering rise in the number of lift closures on the Underground network due to a lack of trained staff - with Wimbledon Park being the second worst performing station on the network.

112% increase in sewage dumps by Thames Water last year 

New figures released by the Environment Agency have shown that Thames Water discharged sewage a staggering 16,990 times last year, a 112% rise compared to 2022. 

Right to buy discounts cost Southwark £230 million since 2012  

Newly certified analysis by the Southwark Liberal Democrats has shown that since 2012, the discount awarded to right to buy properties has cost the Labour-run council £230 million.

Liberal Democrats demand certainty over Walworth front counter’s future

Southwark Liberal Democrats have written to Sadiq Khan, Labour Mayor of London, demanding certainty about the future of Walworth’s police front counter.

Carshalton Primary School’s fight against ocean plastic taken to Parliament

During a Parliamentary debate on the Global Plastic Treaty, Bobby Dean MP described plastic pollution as a “totemic issue” for the next generation, mentioning the “passionate” letters he received from a Year 4 class at the Culvers House Primary School.

Don't put savings at risk from reckless financial speculation Bobby Dean MP warns

Bobby Dean MP questioned Treasury Minister Emma Reynolds MP over reports that the Government plans to ease bank ring-fencing rules, potentially posing a risk to people's savings.

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. 

Sewage dumping in Leyton & Wanstead soars by 16% as Conservatives warned of “reckoning at ballot box”

Sewage was dumped into rivers in Leyton & Wanstead for 134 hours in 2023, new figures have revealed.

Police taking almost seventeen hours to respond to burglary calls in London

Police in London are taking an average of sixteen hours and forty-nine minutes to respond to burglary calls, damning new figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.

19,580 EU nationals in Wandsworth left in limbo

Automatic right to stay should be granted

Government must extend Brexit transition period

Failure to make progress in trade talks means an extension is needed