Barnet
What does it mean to be a Liberal in Barnet: Lord Palmer of Childs Hill speaks to Sarah Hoyle
Reflecting on a what it means to be a Liberal in London.
3 Nov 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
Lib Dems call for an end to our police station closures and for a return to community policing.
Lib Dems call for an end to our police station closures and for a return to community policing.
30 Oct 2025
Barnet
Jeremy Walsh has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate in the Hendon by-election.
Jeremy has lived in Hendon for over 30 years. He is married with two grown up sons.
13 Oct 2025
Bexley
Cost of living
Labour’s Budget – “A Missed opportunity”
Local Lib Dem leader Oliver Brooks says "Rachel Reeves’ budget will produce dismal growth over the next five years*
27 Nov 2025
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
26 Mar 2024
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.
14 Mar 2024
Brent
Ending the Great Property Rip Off
At our autumn conference, the Liberal Democrats adopted a new motion to reform leasehold. Read about it here.
CC
30 Sep 2025
Borough Of Brent
Standing United Against Racism and Xenophobia in Brent
Brent Lib Dems passed a motion at Council in September calling for the council and all politicians to stand up against racism. Read the full motion here.
PL
16 Sep 2025
Explainer: Controlled Parking Zones in Alperton
When we are out talking to residents or reading your emails — concerns around over-parking are one of the most common complaints.
CC
31 Jul 2025
Bromley
Bromley Conservatives vote against making Borough more Age-Friendly
Conservative councillors have voted against a Liberal Democrat proposal to work towards making Bromley an Age Friendly Community – a move slammed by the Lib Dems as showing a lack of care and concern for the borough’s older population.
9 Apr 2025
Lib Dems ask for residents' views on new plans for Walnuts in Orpington
Redcliff have released details of their planned redevelopment for the Walnuts Centre and surrounding area. The plans are for 450 new homes alongside a new market hall and shops. The new homes are to be in 7 blocks of flats, with the tallest at 19 storey
16 Mar 2025
Tories use Council meeting to play politics with Bromley’s schoolchildren
Conservatives on Bromley Council have refused to back a LibDem proposal to bring an extra £750,000 into schools across the Borough via pupil premium auto-enrolment, with their only justification that they claimed to have “thought of the idea first"
14 Mar 2025
Camden
Camden
Campaign to clear up Billy Fury Way hits the headlines
Cllr Janet Grauberg’s campaign to clear up Billy Fury Way hit the headlines in January with a report in the Daily Mail.
CLD
23 Jan 2026
Camden
Cllr Nancy Jirira stands up for tenants affected by heating breakdowns
Thousands of tenants on Camden’s council estates have had problems with their heating this winter.
CLD
20 Jan 2026
Camden
“Council funding allocation means Camden residents will pay more, and get less” say Lib Dems
Councillor Janet Grauberg took Labour councillors to task for celebrating the Labour Government’s funding allocation which delivers real terms cuts to funding.
CLD
20 Jan 2026
Croydon
Croydon
Croydon Lib Dems launch petition to save local lollipop man
Cllr Claire Bonham has launched a petition calling for Croydon Council to continue to fund a local lollipop man in Upper Norwood.
CLD
20 May 2025
Croydon
Upper Norwood resident recognised by Croydon Council with a prestigious community award.
Veryan Wilkie-Jones is a volunteer with the Friends of Upper Norwood Rec community group which hosts activities and volunteer days to maintain the well-loved green space. The Rec will celebrate its 135th anniversary in June this year.
CLD
12 May 2025
Croydon
Councillor calls for action on empty flats in Upper Norwood
A local councillor is calling for action from Croydon Council after a block of flats in Upper Norwood was left empty following a fire last summer.
CLD
27 Jan 2025
Ealing
Ealing
Liberal Democrats say poor services at Acton Pool are not good enough
Not enough is being done by Ealing Council say the Ealing Liberal Democrats
3 Dec 2025
Ealing
Lib Dems drive more action to remove abandoned and damaged vehicles in Hanger Hill.
More Liberal Democrat hard work pays off in Hanger Hill as eight additional vehicles towed from Elveden Road in the Hanger Hill ward making the area cleaner and safer.
3 Dec 2025
Ealing
Liberal Democrats campaign for Southfield Road crossing nearly ready for a consultation
After Liberal Democrat action, a consultation on a proposed Southfield Road crossing, to reduce accidents and deaths, is expected in early January.
19 Nov 2025
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
One Year On from the 2024 General Election
Liberal Democrats make a difference in Parliament and Greenwich Borough
5 Jul 2025
Shooters Hill By-election Update
While we didn’t win this time, we are encouraged by the appetite for change on the doorstep.
29 Jun 2025
Lib Dem campaigners speaking to residents
It’s been a busy few months for Greenwich Borough Lib Dem campaigners.
21 Apr 2025
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
Environment
Thames Water board must RESIGN
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the board of Thames Water to resign and for the implementation of a new plan for the company.
25 Jan 2024
Transport
Stop playing games with Hammersmith Bridge!
Fulham Lib Dem Jelena Sarmo demands action over Hammersmith Bridge.
19 Jan 2024
Local Party
Blaise Baquiche running for Chelsea & Fulham
MP candidate vows to restore trust for Chelsea & Fulham.
19 Jan 2024
Haringey
Lib Dems oppose police counter closure
Haringey Liberal Democrats have written to the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime to oppose Sadiq Khan’s move to close Haringey’s last public facing police counter.
HLD
1 Aug 2025
Haringey is England’s ‘most rotten’ borough
New data from the Local Government Ombudsman has shown Haringey Council topping the charts for most complaints upheld per head of population: leading to the council being dubbed England’s ‘most rotten’ borough.
HLD
23 Jul 2025
Haringey declares No Confidence in Thames Water
Following a Liberal Democrat motion, Haringey Council has unanimously declared no confidence in Thames Water. It also committed the council to requesting that the government place Thames Water into special administration.
HLD
22 Jul 2025
Harrow
Harrow
Council Contact “not good enough”
Admission by the Conservatives that run the Council!
HLD
18 Jul 2025
Harrow
Chair of Harrow LibDems writes to Leader of Conservatives expressing concern over the actions of Susan Hall
The actions of Susan Hall, a Hatch End Councillor, on joining the advisory committee for Restore Britain raises significant concerns. The Chair of the Harrow LibDems has contacted the Leader of the Conservatives.
JG
4 Jul 2025
Harrow
Defacing graves is unacceptable
The Harrow LibDems are shocked by the news that Muslim graves were defaced in Carpenders Park Cemetery.
HLD
18 Apr 2025
Havering
Hillingdon
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
Conservative MP voted against plan to keep abusers and murderers locked up
Last week, Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner MP David Simmonds voted against exempting 6 more offences from early prison release - including breaching stalking protection orders and sexual harm prevention orders, revenge porn, and even murder.
JG
by Joseph Gaunt
17 Dec 2024
Hillingdon
Many over 80s at risk of losing Winter Fuel Payments in Hillingdon as Lib Dems calls on govt to “change course”
9,802 pensioners aged over 80 in Hillingdon face uncertainty over Winter Fuel Payments due to the government’s cuts
25 Sep 2024
Hillingdon
Future of the Beck Theatre
The latest update on the future of the Beck Theatre was disclosed and debated at last Thursday’s meeting of Hillingdon Council.
TC
2 Dec 2024
Hounslow
Islington
Sadiq Khan and the Met Police break pledge - Islington to lose out again
The Metropolitan Police plans to close half the front desks at its stations to save money, the Liberal Democrats have learnt.
18 Jul 2025
Operator found for Mount Pleasant Post Office
The Clerkenwell Liberal Democrats have welcomed the announcement that the Mount Pleasant Post Office has been saved, with a new operator secured to take over the vital community service.
28 May 2025
Delight as Upper Street Post Office Saved From Closure
Islington Liberal Democrats have welcomed the announcement that the Upper Street Post Office has been saved, with a new operator secured to take over the vital community service.
28 May 2025
Kensington and Chelsea
Transport
Lib Dems call for new Kensington & Chelsea Transport Strategy
Facing new housing developments, Kensington & Chelsea desperately needs a new comprehensive transport strategy for the future of our borough.
6 Sep 2024
Kensington and Chelsea
Best ever set of results for Liberal Democrats!
The Lib Dems won 72 seats at the General Election on July 4th.
12 Jul 2024
Transport
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.
20 Feb 2024
Kingston
Success as owners of Seething Wells Filter Beds are forced to repair the railings
St Marks and Seething Wells Liberal Democrat Councillors working with Kingston Council are forcing the owners of Seething Wells...
KLD
9 Nov 2022
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
KLD
5 Oct 2022
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.
KLD
30 Sep 2022
Lambeth
Former Labour Mayor of Lambeth joins Liberal Democrats
A former Labour Mayor of Lambeth has today joined the Liberal Democrats.
9 Nov 2025
AWAAB'S LAW: LIB DEMS QUESTION LAMBETH'S READINESS
DAMP AND MOULD: LIB DEMS ALARMED AT LAMBETH’S LACK OF CLARITY ON AWAAB’S LAW
1 Nov 2025
FURY AS LAMBETH LABOUR SEEKS TO APPOINT COUNCILLOR CHARGED WITH SERIOUS OFFENCES TO COMMITTEE – LIB DEMS DEMAND RESIGNATION
Cllr Donna Harris, Leader of the Lambeth Lib Dem Council Group and Chair of Lib Dem Women, has called for Cllr Irfan Mohammed — charged with sexual offences — to resign from Lambeth Council after he left the Labour Party to sit as an indpendent.
14 Oct 2025
Lewisham
Letting Catford down – the long record of Lewisham Labour
Catford has many things going for it, with two train stations, a vibrant community, an active voluntary sector and more. However, it is also a place that has been let down many times by Labour run Lewisham Council, which has been in power since 1971.
16 Aug 2024
Lib Dems to campaign for “positive politics” in new Lewisham West and East Dulwich constituency
Sustainability professional and former councillor Josh Matthews selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Lewisham West and East Dulwich.
2 Mar 2024
Labour's £635,000 bombshell for Lewisham
Lewisham residents are saddled with a huge £635,000 bill, so that Labour's Mayor can pursue his personal ambition in Bristol, according to Lib Dem campaigner Chris Maines.
12 Jan 2024
Merton
Merton
Merton women left behind: Lib Dems slam Labour failure on breast cancer screening
Last night, Merton Labour blocked Lib Dems’ Women’s Health Strategy, despite Merton remaining the only borough in Southwest London without a breast cancer screening centre.
21 Nov 2025
Merton
Merton Lib Dems Call for Walk-In Women’s Health Hubs
Merton Liberal Democrats demand action after years of Labour inaction on women’s health. Their “Her Health Matters” Strategy would deliver a full Women’s Health Needs Assessment and set up local Women’s Health Hubs.
20 Nov 2025
Merton
Merton borough to have no ‘public-facing’ police station under new Met plan
Merton Liberal Democrats have slammed the decision to close both Wimbledon and Mitcham police front counters, leaving Merton borough with no public-facing police station for the first time in living memory.
16 Oct 2025
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 Liberal Democrats call for leasehold to be abolished in face of “timid” approach from Labour
Southwark Liberal Democrats have hit out at the Government’s proposed leasehold reforms – saying that whilst the ground rent cap is welcome progress, much more work needs to be done to end what they’re dubbing “fleecehold”.
28 Jan 2026
Bombshell revelation shows Labour “abandoned” oversight of £7 million+ overspent major works projects
An FOI request has shown that the “major works core group” - which was comprised of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing - “had not been in existence for some time”
27 Jan 2026
Labour U-turn on “Keir Starmer Lane” in win for Liberal Democrat campaign
Southwark Liberal Democrats have welcomed a long-overdue move by Labour-run Southwark Council to tackle dangerous U-turns on West Lane in Bermondsey.
26 Jan 2026
Sutton
Bobby Dean
Half of residents struggle to get a GP appointment
Early results from Bobby Dean MP’s Health Survey show that half of local residents struggle to get a GP appointment when they need one.
7 Jan 2026
Local News
Councillors hold rogue developers to account
Your Lib Dem councillors have been reporting breaches of planning rules and unsafe practices, including the burning of construction waste on local development sites.
18 Dec 2025
Local News
Making e-bikes safe and convenient
Forest e-bikes offer a green, low-cost way for residents to get around.
18 Dec 2025
Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets
Working with Luke Taylor MP on China’s Super-Embassy
We spoke with Luke Taylor MP, Lib Dem spokesperson for London, who has raised questions in Parliament over national security.
26 Nov 2025
Twickenham and Richmond
Sarah Olney and Munira Wilson launch their campaigns in Richmond Park and Twickenham
Twickenham & Richmond Liberal Democrats kick off their General Election Campaign.
31 May 2024
Richmond Lib Dems slam Government withdrawal of £1Million Air Quality grant
Liberal Democrat Councillors leading the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, have expressed grave concern that a crucial £1million grant awarded from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has been suddenly withdrawn.
15 May 2024
Lib Dem Council takes action on behalf of social housing tenants
Richmond’s Liberal Democrat administration is embarking on a campaign to drive improvements in standards of social housing for its residents.
9 May 2024
Waltham Forest
Opposition to Cuts in Home Care Support
We strongly oppose Waltham Forest Council’s plan to cut extra support for residents receiving home care.
30 Jun 2025
Fortnightly Bin Collections: Families Left Struggling
We’re also hearing of missed food waste collections and an increase in black bags dumped in estate recycling bins. We support the goal of more recycling, but Labour's approach is clearly backfiring.
23 Jun 2025
New Signs Target Fly-Tipping on Folly Lane Footpath
We are delighted to have worked with Friends of Cheney Row Park to install anti-fly tipping placards along the Folly Lane Footpath, where dumping has been a serious issue.
4 Jun 2025
Wandsworth
Tax
Our response to today's budget...
The Chancellor today outlined a £40bn increase in tax and £70bn increase in public spending. Here's where we stand...
30 Oct 2024
Roads
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
25 Oct 2024
Wandsworth
Statement in response to Southport tragedy and subsequent rioting
Riots and disorder are never the answer
6 Aug 2024
Westminster
Marylebone Liberal Democrats launch petition demanding action from Thames Water following recent flooding in the area
Marylebone homes flooded by a burst water main. Thames Water must explain what went wrong, how it will prevent it happening again, and support affected residents.
29 Oct 2025
Marylebone needs change
In May 2026, residents in Marylebone will have the chance to elect three new ward Councillors.
29 Oct 2025
Marylebone - You Spoke, We are Taking Action
Marylebone residents spoke. Safer streets, tackling crime, cleaner pavements, and support for vulnerable people are top priorities. Your Lib Dem team is demanding action from Westminster Council.
29 Oct 2025
