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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.

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*

Cllr Hannah Matin’s perspective on Labour’s Disability cuts

Liberal Democrats oppose Labour’s cuts to disability benefits–piling more misery onto the most vulnerable in society while Labour refuse to tax big businesses more. Cllr Hannah Matin shares her own experience of the welfare system and the changes needed.

Lib Dems use budget debate to call for investment in Bromley Town Centre

Town centre regeneration and support for the vulnerable are at the forefront of Bromley Liberal Democrats’ vision for the borough, as outlined in a proposed amendment for Bromley Council’s budget for 2025–26.

Why West Hampstead By-Election Candidate Janet Grauberg is Standing

West Hampstead Liberal Democrat by-election candidate, Janet Grauberg, explains why she is standing to be a Councillor.

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.

Lib Dems helping support residents who are sick and tired of dirty streets

Filthy streets covered in leaves, detritus and litter are creating a shabby environment.

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.

2026 Local Elections

Have you ever considered standing to become a local Lib Dem councillor in the Royal Borough of Greenwich?

1,879 Thank Yous

Lib Dem Simon de Deney congratulates Mayor-elect Caroline Woodley and thanks Hackney voters for their support

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.

Fundraiser Launched for Hornsey Library Square bench

Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison, Liberal Democrat councillor for Crouch End, has launched a joint crowdfunding appeal with the organising team of the Crouch End Festival, for an additional bench to be located in the newly renovated Hornsey Library Square.

The other side of Caregiving

Liberal Democrats Select Candidates for Hillingdon

Hillingdon Liberal Democrats have appointed Jonathan Banks as our candidate for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, Ian Rex-Hawkes as our candidate for Uxbridge and South Ruislip, and Alex Cunliffe as our candidate for Hayes and Harlington.

Mourning Andrew Hyett

It is with great sadness that we report on the death of local Liberal Democrat member and colleague Andrew Hyett.

Christophe Noblet selected for GLA constituency

The Liberal Democrats have chosen Earl’s Court campaigner Christophe Noblet to fight the West Central seat in next year’s Greater London Assembly elections.

Lib Dems on Kingston Council call for Proportional Representation

Liberal Democrats in Kingston passed a motion at last night's Full Council meeting calling for the Government to implement Proportional Representation (PR) for Local Elections in England.

HOUSING OMBUDSMAN EXPOSES YEARS OF NEGLECT BY LAMBETH

The Lambeth Liberal Democrats have condemned Lambeth Labour’s shocking neglect of local residents after the Housing Ombudsman named the London Borough of Lambeth among the worst offenders in a new report on severe maladministration in housing repairs.

Lewisham Member elected London Young Liberals' Chair

New Chair of London Young Liberals, Lewisham’s Data Officer Josh Mitte, interviewed by Maggie Clarke, Lewisham Events Officer.

Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler calls for more local policing & rebuilding trust, in letter to Sir Mark Rowley

In a letter to Sir Mark Rowley, responding to the Met’s consultation on its policing plan for the next 3 years, Paul Kohler MP called for a stronger local police presence, greater visibility, and rebuilding community trust

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Local Councillor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Community

Cllr Maria Linforth-Hall has received a Political and Community Lifetime Achievement Award from the Building Blocks Initiative (BBI), as part of the annual Pride of Southwark awards.

Bobby shares personal story during Baby Loss Awareness Week

Bobby Dean MP shared his personal story of early miscarriage as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week.

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.

Richmond is again Top London Borough for Adult Social Care!

Richmond Borough’s Liberal Democrat led council has been rated the "Best in London” in its Adult Social Care Performance Report - having outperformed the 30 other London councils taking part in the annual Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework.

Millions Raised in Parking Fines But Streets Still Crumbling

In 2024, Waltham Forest Council issued over 158,000 parking fines, raking in over £6 million — the second highest haul in the country.

Lib Dem policies unveiled following manifesto launch

The Manifesto, and a summary of key points from a Wandsworth perspective, are made available in this news item.

64% of all burglaries in the City of London and 82% in Metropolitan London go unsolved

A staggering 64% of burglaries went unsolved in the City of London in the 2022/2023 financial year, whereas the Metropolitan Police recorded 82% of unsolved burglaries - an average of 129 burglaries a day, new analysis has revealed.