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
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 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
Brent
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
Public Transport Survey - less than half are happy with public transport in Bromley
In a survey run by Bromley Liberal Democrats, less than half of respondents were satisfied with transport services in Bromley. The major complaint was lack of connectivity with other services and with neighbouring boroughs.
29 Sep 2023
Sale of Beckenham Public Halls and Community House Confirmed
Last night the Executive Committee of Bromley Council voted to sell Community House and Beckenham Public Halls to the highest bidders, refusing to take into account any community or social value that may have been provided by the various bidders.
21 Sep 2023
John Lewis Submit Plans for 353 rental flats above Waitrose Bromley South
The John Lewis planning application to build 353 rental flats at Bromley South is now live on the Bromley planning portal. The Lib Dems oppose the application on grounds including the excessive height and the precedent set for future developments.
5 Sep 2023
Camden
Camden
Candidate launches campaign for Holborn & St Pancras by blowing his own trumpet
Our Parliamentary Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras, Charlie Clinton, has launched his campaign to take on Keir Starmer by literally blowing his own trumpet at his launch event in March.
17 Mar 2024
Camden Borough
Camden Lib Dems Submit Budget Amendment
The Lib Dem group on Camden council submitted a budget amendment focused on tackling the climate crisis, supporting the homeless, and ensuring more children get access to music education in schools.
4 Mar 2024
Croydon
Claire Bonham
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.
11 May 2022
Claire Bonham
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!
12 Aug 2022
Ealing
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
6 Feb 2023
Crime & Policing
Lib Dems welcome change in Policing
Ealing Lib Democrats welcome the news that Ealing Police force is to have a Borough Commander again.
6 Feb 2023
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
Our Greenwich Peninsula candidates' concerns for the area
Pollution in The Peninsula
2 May 2022
Thank you to our candidates and supporters
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WINNING LIBERAL DEMOCRATS FROM ACROSS THE UK WHO ARE TURNING THE TIDE
22 May 2022
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
Liberal Democrats select ex-Haringey councillor as Hermitage & Gardens candidate
Haringey Liberal Democrats have selected local resident and former Haringey councillor Paul Dennison as their candidate for the forthcoming Hermitage & Gardens by-election.
HLD
6 Jun 2023
Civic Centre costs balloon to £70 million
The cost of upgrading Haringey's council offices has ballooned from £24 million when it was originally planned, up to £58 million by January 2022, and now up to £70 million - meaning the cost has almost tripled.
HLD
28 Apr 2023
Haringey housing service has just 18% satisfaction amongst leaseholders
Data released by Labour-run Haringey Council has shown that just 18% of leaseholders are satisfied with the performance of the...
HLD
21 Apr 2023
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
Liberal Democrats choose Vikas Aggarwal as their candidate for Islington North
Local Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate to challenge Labour at the next General Election. Vikas Aggarwal won the selection vote by party members earlier this month.
20 Sep 2023
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?
20 Jan 2023
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
Urgent Probe Needed on Council’s £170K ‘Friends and Family’ Contract With Start-Up, Says Lib Dems
Labour-run Lambeth Council is facing calls for a full independent inquiry into awarding a £170,000 contract to artificial intelligence start-up AskPorter.
23 Mar 2023
Lib Dems call for emergency funding to protect Lambeth’s vulnerable families from hiked heating charges
Labour-run Lambeth Council is facing calls to create an Emergency Fund to offset rising heating costs.
31 Mar 2023
“Out of touch” Lambeth Labour reject Council Tax Discount while protecting councillor allowances
Labour councillors in Lambeth have been branded out “out of touch” after rejecting Lib Dem plans to give thousands of residents a Council Tax Discount to help with the cost-of-living crisis.
1 Mar 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
A fair deal for all Merton's residents
Merton Council's budget meeting was held on 1st March and the Liberal Democrats put forward amendments to progress towards our ambition for an open, competent and caring council. To give a fair deal to Merton and all its residents.
2 Mar 2023
Uncovered: Merton Council shock spending
In a shocking admission at Merton Full Council held on 1st February Merton Labour Councillors admitted they were spending £229,000 of Council taxpayers’ money on decorating rooms in the Civic Centre which are only for their use.
6 Feb 2023
AELTC: Lib Dems continue fight for our green space to be protected
Lib Dems backing local residents in their fight to protect historic landscape
2 Feb 2023
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
Southwark Lib Dems force change at the top as Labour Leader quits under pressure
Kieron Williams has resigned – and Southwark Liberal Democrats forced the change. After months of pressure, scrutiny, and the first extraordinary council meeting in nearly two decades, the Leader of Southwark Council is stepping down.
2 Jun 2025
Liberal Democrats Demand Answers as Residents Express Fury at Canada Water Police Hub Betrayal
Liberal Democrats representing Bermondsey and Surrey Docks have written to Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, following a public meeting last night (29th May), where residents expressed fury and disappointment at the Canada Water police hub being axed.
30 May 2025
London Bridge Post Office SAVED
The London Bridge Post Office has been saved from closure following a successful campaign by local Liberal Democrats.
28 May 2025
Sutton
Sutton
Lib Dem MPs hit out at ANOTHER delay to St Helier rebuild
The three Liberal Democrat MPs representing Sutton and Epsom have today hit out at the Government for once again failing to confirm new funding for the Epsom and St Helier NHS trust.
20 Jan 2025
Local News
No changes to Bandon Hill Cemetery Lodge
Proposals to convert Bandon Hill Cemetery Lodge into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) for care leavers have been dropped after the Cemetery Committee was advised that the council has since identified better options elsewhere to house these residents.
17 Dec 2024
Luke Taylor
Sutton and Cheam MP “relieved” after TfL agree to cancel "traffic chaos" proposal on the A217
Unpopular proposal finally scrapped after pressure from Luke Taylor MP.
11 Dec 2024
Tower Hamlets
D3 Bus Saved!
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.
4 Dec 2022
Twickenham and Richmond
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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
Barts NHS Trust waiting lists have risen by 7,765 since last year
Barts NHS Trust waiting lists have hit 118,897, up from 111,132 when Rishi Sunak made his pledge to cut them at the start of last year. Waltham Forest Lib Dems have called for the government to reverse its NHS spending cuts.
6 Feb 2024
Almost £125million needed to fix crumbling Whipps Cross Hospita
£124,175,118 is needed to clear Whipps Cross Hospital's repair backlog, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has found.
29 Dec 2023
Waltham Forest MPs refuse to support sewage sickness compensation scheme
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have slammed local MPs for not supporting a compensation scheme for swimmers who get sick from sewage.
14 Dec 2023
Wandsworth
Roads
Eland Road Rat Run
Battersea residents unhappy about road rage incidents
3 Feb 2021
Health
Time to tackle our pollution problem
Wandsworth includes some of London’s most polluted ‘hotspots’. The Council needs to get serious about it
14 Jan 2022
Community
We stand with the people of Ukraine
Residents aid refugees fleeing the war
3 Mar 2022
Westminster
Westminster and City of London MP urged to back puppy smuggling bill
Westminster and City of London Liberal Democrats are demanding that Nickie Aiken, Conservative MP, back a bill to end puppy smuggling in the UK.
12 Jun 2023
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.
14 Jun 2023
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