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 is some on 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
Town centre described as 'pig sty full of drunks' in takeaway row
The ward councillor for Sudbury, Cllr Paul Lorber, believes “no further late opening hours” should be permitted in the area due to the disturbances already felt by residents.
ML
by My London
9 Jan 2024
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
There's no such thing as an LGBTQ+ Community says Conservative Councillor
"There's no such thing as an LGBTQ+ Community" says Conservative Councillor Marlow. Political posteuring was the only winner at a heated meeting of Bromley council on 17th July.
19 Jul 2023
Don't let the curtains close at The Churchill Theatre
19th July 2023 was the 47th birthday of the Churchill Theatre. We are passionately committed to making sure it's not the last. But the future of the Theatre seems to be at risk, due the delapidated state of the building caused by years of neglect.
18 Jul 2023
Results of Road Safety Survey in Homesdale Road
In June 2023, the Bromley Lib Dems commissioned a survey to listen to residents' concerns around road safety in 4 roads in central Bromley - this article outlines the results of the survey and the response of the Council's road safety officer
16 Jul 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
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
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
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
Haringey
Rhodes Avenue school street not planned until 2024/25
Despite campaigning from Alexandra Park Lib Dems, Haringey Council has confirmed that no school street is planned for Rhodes Avenue Primary until the...
HLD
1 Feb 2023
Concerns raised over Labour plans to scrap public meetings
Concerns have been raised after it was revealed that Haringey’s Labour-run Council plans to scrap public meetings across the borough. In a report...
HLD
13 May 2015
Haringey Lib Dems announce new Leader and Deputy Leader
Haringey Liberal Democrats announced their new Leader and Deputy Leader following their Annual Meeting. Haringey Liberal Democrats announced their...
HLD
14 May 2015
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
Lambeth News: Sarah Lewis Challenges Labour
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
13 Nov 2019
Strong Second Place for Lib Dems in Lambeth
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
3 Feb 2020
We need to keep our parks open
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
18 May 2020
Lewisham
Genuinely Affordable Housing
Lee Green Candidate James Foulkes has been out with the Lib Dem team talking to residents about their concerns.
16 Apr 2022
Scrap the Energy Price Rise
This is an emergency. Cancel October's planned energy bill rise to save people £1600.
13 Aug 2022
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
Create a safe space for women to share their experiences of harassment and violence
An Extraordinary Meeting of Merton Council on Wednesday 21 April backed a Liberal Democrat proposal to help tackle violence against women and girls in...
28 Apr 2021
Government planning appeal on 15 storey blocks slammed
Local Liberal Democrats have attacked the Government Planning Inspectorate for its decision to allow an overbearing development on part of the Tesco car park.
1 Jul 2021
Co-op Wimbledon Chase
A successful petition to restore the newly discovered mosaic signage at the Wimbledon Chase Co-op was run by the local Liberal Democrats in...
19 Jul 2021
Newham, Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
Levelling Up Funding Snub for Redbridge
“Disgraceful” Levelling Up snub ignores community in the London Borough of Redbridge
23 Jan 2023
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.
10 May 2022
Software Update!
Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves with this new...
17 Jan 2023
Southwark
Southwark Housing to Face More Cuts as £10 million Overspend Projected
Council reports have warned that the already creaking housing department could see even more cuts to essential services. Due to the “high risk” of failing to meet the planned savings meant to balance the budget, a £9.5 million
18 Sep 2024
Southwark Liberal Democrats welcome Green Finance second round, but push for more ambition
As Southwark Green Finance launches for its second round of funding, the Lib Dems have welcomed this step after calling for more ambition following the success of round one, but say that Labour are being far too timid when it comes to climate action
13 Sep 2024
Council will spend £20 million on local projects, following Liberal Democrat campaign to release the money
Southwark’s Cabinet next week is finally set to release £20 million of money raised from private developers on community projects, after letting it accumulate for almost 4 years.
11 Sep 2024
Sutton
Bobby Dean
Revealed: Number of hospital beds at Epsom & St Helier fall by 8.4% since 2015
Since 2015, Epsom & St Helier NHS trust has seen a 8.4% decline in the number of hospital beds per 1,000 people, according to House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats.
4 Sep 2023
Bobby Dean
Bobby backs purpose-driven growth plan
Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate for Carshalton & Wallington, Bobby Dean, backed a new ‘purpose-driven’ growth plan in a speech at Liberal Democrat conference.
27 Sep 2023
Bobby Dean
Introducing Be Well Hubs to Sutton
As Sutton Council’s Mental Health Champion, Cllr Bobby Dean hosted a lunch to introduce community groups to a new wellbeing and mental health initiative called Be Well Hubs.
14 Sep 2023
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
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
Conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith urged to vote for Boris Johnson censure motion
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have called on local Conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith to vote for a motion in Parliament next week to censure Boris Johnson.
15 Jun 2023
Iain Duncan Smith MP urged to back puppy smuggling bill
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats are demanding Iain Duncan Smith back a bill to end puppy smuggling in the UK.
6 Jun 2023
Chingford MP votes to cover up dangerous school buildings
The Liberal Democrats have criticised Iain Duncan Smith after they voted to hide detailed data of crumbling school buildings in Waltham Forest.
26 May 2023
Wandsworth
Community
We stand with the people of Ukraine
Residents aid refugees fleeing the war
3 Mar 2022
Tax
Wandsworth hit by National Insurance bombshell
Cost of living crisis bites
4 Jun 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