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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.

Have your Say - fill in our new Alperton Residents Survey

Brent Lib Dems are running a new survey to understand priorities of the local residents - both new and existing.

New Tower Blocks in Alperton

Cllr Anton Georgiou, the leader of the Liberal Democrats group on Brent Council, made the following representation at a recent meeting of the planning committee to highlight the failures of Brent Council to listen to concerns by local residents.

Four-hour A&E waiting times at risk in Bromley

The government is dropping its pledge to meet the four-hour A&E waiting times target by the end of this Parliament.

Council Reverses Decision to Charge for Parking at Norman Park

In the face of threatened legal action from Bromley & Blackheath Harriers Athletics Club Bromley Council have reversed their decision to charge for parking at Norman Park.

Congratulations to Cllr Charlie Clinton!

Congratulations to Charlie Clinton, the former Parliamentary Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat Councillor for Alperton.

Lib Dem Leader Sir Ed Davey Celebrates Flick Rea’s 50 Years of Public Service

The Camden Liberal Democrats were honoured to welcome party leader Sir Ed Davey to a special celebration marking former councillor Flick Rea’s remarkable 50 years of public service on 30 January.

Croydon Council compensation to tenants increases by TENFOLD say Lib Dems

The Housing Ombudsman has released its latest annual report revealing that Croydon Council paid out over £18K to tenants in compensation during 2023/24 - more than TEN TIMES the amount from the previous year.

Cake maker bakes up a storm for Macmillan Coffee Morning in Upper Norwood

Residents in Upper Norwood were treated to homemade cupcakes as people gathered at All Saints Church on Friday 27th September to raise money for Macmillan.

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.

Steve Day selected as West Thamesmead by-election candidate

Steve Day was selected as Lib Dem candidate for the West Thamesmead by-election on 19 Dec 2024

Kirstie Shedden selected as Shooters Hill by-election candidate

Our local party chair, Kirstie, has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate for the election on 26 June.

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.

Blaise Baquiche running for Chelsea & Fulham

MP candidate vows to restore trust for Chelsea & 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.

Haringey Labour accepts bailout loan from government but rejects oversight

Haringey Labour yesterday passed their budget, including accepting a £37 million bailout from government but rejected Lib Dem amendments which would have created more oversight of the council’s finances, and reduced the amount which needed to be borrowed.

Haringey is most complained about local authority for damp and mould

New data from Uswitch Energy has revealed that Haringey is the UK’s most complained about local authority when it comes to damp and mould.

Budget does not go far enough on social care in Harrow

In response to the autumn budget the Harrow LibDems say that local social care is being left behind.

Harrow shows its strength in unity 

NHS Falling Apart Under the Tories

40,594 people in Hillingdon waited more than four hours in A&E last year

Government letting Hillingdon "grind to a halt" as 306,758 on NHS waiting lists

There are 306,758 incomplete patient pathways on a waiting list in North West London - the equivalent of 108 per 1,000 patients Local Lib Dems accuse the government of letting NHS North West London “grind to a halt”

Liberal Democrats Call for Community-Centric Changes to Archway Campus Redevelopment

The Liberal Democrats back the need for new housing in Islington and support the redevelopment of Archway Campus, but they’re pushing for changes to meet the needs of the local community.

Best ever set of results for Liberal Democrats!

The Lib Dems won 72 seats at the General Election on July 4th.

Holland Park Roundabout Consultation: Have Your Say

Assembly candidate Christophe Noblet comments on TfL's proposed changes for Holland Park Roundabout and Shepherd’s Bush Green.

Mahmood Rafiq selected as candidate in upcoming by-election

Local residents and community champion, Mahmood Rafiq, has been selected by Liberal Democrats in New Malden to be their candidate in the upcoming by-election

Breaking: Cllr Cobbett resigns as ward councillor for Green Lane & St James

Lib Dem councillor, Tim Cobbett, has handed in his resignation to Kingston Council after working hard for local residents in New Malden since being first elected 2018.

Lambeth Council attacks key workers with parking permit price rises

Teachers, doctors, and small businesses are being threatened with astronomical permit price hikes to allow them to park at work, under proposals made by Lambeth Council.

Lambeth Liberal Democrat Opposition Group Leader Donna Harris selected as the Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for Dulwich & West Norwood

Donna Harris has been selected to represent the Liberal Democrats as the Party’s parliamentary candidate for Dulwich & West Norwood.

Rapid increase of HMO developments in Catford

Many of you may have asked yourselves why there has been such a rapid increase in the development of HMOs in Catford. It is as a result of Lewisham Council confirming a non-immediate Article 4 Direction for Lewisham's southern wards.

Lewisham Liberal Democrats response to the TfL consultation on changes to the South Circular

We broadly welcome the proposals. Although it will be an expensive development, the proposals increase the amount of public space and would make the centre of Catford more attractive. We have submitted the following recommendations to TfL's consultation.

Merton's mismanaged housing projects and temporary accommodation

Liberal Democrats have accused Labour of “haemorrhaging taxpayers’ hard-earned cash” on mismanaged housing projects and temporary accommodation.

Merton budget 2025

Leader of the opposition, Cllr Anthony Fairclough writes about Merton's budget and how Merton Lib Dems would do things differently.

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.

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Southwark Lib Dems on Winter Fuel Payments U-turn: “People in our area deserve an apology from the Prime Minister”

Southwark Liberal Democrats Join Picket to Save Charlotte Sharman Primary School

Southwark Liberal Democrats stood front and centre at a picket outside Charlotte Sharman Primary School, joining a protest organised by staff and their union to oppose its closure. 

Motor Finance Scandal: Thousands of local victims

Thousands of residents in Carshalton and Wallington could have fallen victim to the motor finance scandal, where finance firms unfairly overcharged customers for car loans.

Bobby Dean MP Questions Martin Lewis on Effectiveness and Future of Lifetime ISAs

During a Treasury Committee meeting, Bobby Dean MP, Liberal Democrat MP for Carshalton and Wallington, questioned financial expert Martin Lewis on the effectiveness of Lifetime ISAs, raising concerns about their long-term value and fairness.

Richmond Lib Dem Council Gets Tough on Fly Tipping With Increased Fines of up to £1,000

Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council is introducing heavier penalties for anyone caught fly-tipping in the borough.

Richmond Council Tackles Conservative Homelessness Crisis.

Cllr Jim Millard, Deputy Leader and Housing Lead, announced that Richmond Council would formally be applying to become a Registered Provider of Social Housing.

Blackhorse Beer Mile in decline thanks to the Council

Blackhorse Beer Mile’s 3rd birthday was overshadowed by the loss of three breweries in just a year.

Labour Council’s Budget Chaos

Your Labour-run council plans to make cuts worth £13.6m over three years in their 2025/26 budget, including nearly £2m in cuts to children's social care.

Putney High Street Hell

Wandsworth Council's decision to install a bike lane on Putney Bridge has turned an already heavily congested Putney into a traffic nightmare

Statement in response to Southport tragedy and subsequent rioting

Riots and disorder are never the answer

Water company dumped sewage 8,014 times in rivers last year

The sewage discharges by Thames Water lasted 74,693 hours.

63,881 people wait more than two months before treatment at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

in 2022, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Trust, 27% had to wait more than two months for treatment to start.