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
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.
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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
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
Review of Road Safety in Bromley
During a debate on road safety, Lib Dem Chloe-Jane Ross said the Council had failed to provide any aspirational goals. “You are depriving an entire generation of children of lifetime habits of walking and cycling by failing to make the roads feel safe."
7 Jul 2023
Lib Dems Respond to Bromley Local Plan Consultation
Bromley Lib Dems have submitted their formal response to the consultation on the Bromley Local Plan highlighting the need for affordable housing, protecting our environment, safeguarding what is good and supporting developments that improve our borough.
2 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
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
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
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.
26 Apr 2022
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
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
Haringey Council put thousands of tenants at potential risk
The Regulator of Social Housing has found that Haringey has breached the Home Standard, causing “serious detriment” to...
HLD
7 Mar 2023
Lib Dem candidate calls for action on Tottenham Hale fly-tipping epidemic
Allen Windsor, the Haringey Liberal Democrat candidate for the Tottenham Hale by-election, has called for the council to take...
HLD
7 Mar 2023
Update on leisure centres
All pools at the Park Road Leisure Centre reopened early in February, but the Tottenham Green Leisure Centre remains closed after...
HLD
27 Feb 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
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
Merton Council’s parking charges hypocrisy laid bare in new research
Merton's Liberal Democrats have accused Labour-run Merton Council of hypocrisy for giving half its employees free parking while...
28 Apr 2019
Merton Council set for crunch verdict as Lib Dems announce by-election candidate
Local residents are bracing themselves for a crucial by-election in Cannon Hill, where voters are expected to give their verdict...
31 May 2019
Outrage as Council confirms new tennis court charges just weeks before Wimbledon tournament begins
Merton Liberal Democrats have warned that plans to start charging people for using local tennis courts will price residents out...
17 Jun 2019
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
Reservations Remain as Council Concedes on Itemised Leaseholder Bills
Southwark Council have made some concessions in making leaseholder bills more transparent, following a campaign from leaseholders...
11 Mar 2025
National Empty Homes Week: Southwark Liberal Democrats Renew Call for Action
In National Empty Homes week (3-9th March), the Southwark Liberal Democrats have renewed their call for action over the 2531 empty homes in Southwark – the most in London and one of the most in the country.
6 Mar 2025
Lib Dems Respond to London Being Excluded from Government Deprivation Fund
Cllr Rachel Bentley, Southwark Liberal Democrat Deputy Group Leader and Parliamentary Spokesperson, has responded to the news that the Governments £1.5bn “plan for neighbourhoods”, aimed at tackling deprivation, will exclude London
6 Mar 2025
Sutton
Sutton
Liberal Democrat candidates pledge to ‘stand up for Sutton’ as General Election announced for July 4th
Liberal Democrat candidates Bobby Dean (Carshalton & Wallington) and Luke Taylor (Sutton & Cheam) will focus on local issues affecting Sutton as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls a General Election.
24 May 2024
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean featured as a Green Champion in ENDS Report 2024 Power List
Bobby Dean, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Carshalton and Wallington, has made it onto a list of 50 UK politicians who have had the greatest impact on green issues over the past two years.
15 May 2024
Ruth Dombey’s retirement leaves an indelible stamp on Sutton
Ruth Dombey stood down as Leader of Sutton Council at its annual meeting on 20th May 2024, having led the Council for the Liberal Democrats for 12 years and led the party to three successive local election victories.
21 May 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
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
Alex Lewis for Higham Hill
On 26 October elect a local champion for Higham Hill
13 Sep 2023
Black History Month: The story of Leyton resident Loris Wilson, a Windrush Generation nurse who inspired her daughters to be ‘independent women’
Every October, Black History Month gives us an opportunity to learn about the experiences and contributions of people of Caribbean and African descent to Britain, a history that is often absent from school textbooks and mainstream narratives.
16 Oct 2023
Just 15% of children in Waltham Forest Council's care saw a dentist last year
Data uncovered by the Liberal Democrats has shown that just 15% of children looked after by Waltham Forest Council had their teeth checked by a dentist last year – below the London average of 71% and far behind Liberal Democrat-run Kingston Council at 93%
28 Jul 2023
Wandsworth
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