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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.

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.

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.

Labour Rejects Liberal Democrat Budget Amendments to Tackle Homelessness, Crime, and Climate Change

Our proposals sought to fund additional outreach workers for rough sleepers, increase support for those in temporary accommodation, and boost efforts to combat drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.

Brick by Brick residents tell the Mayor of Croydon - "We've had enough"

Residents of three Brick by Brick developments finally met with the Mayor of Croydon this week to discuss the litany of problems they have experienced since purchasing their properties.

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.

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

Stop playing games with Hammersmith Bridge!

Fulham Lib Dem Jelena Sarmo demands action over Hammersmith Bridge.

Gas Outage in N10

There has been an incident in N10, where the flow of gas into 3000 properties was disrupted earlier this week.

Harrow shows its strength in unity 

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”

Party Members: Join us at our Annual General Meeting on 13 November 2024 from 7.00 to 9.30pm

Islington Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce that the guest speaker at our Annual General Meeting will be Roz Savage, MP, MBE.

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.

Lambeth Lib Dems call for emergency ban on no-fault evictions over Christmas as 113 families put at risk of homelessness

Lambeth Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency ban on no-fault evictions over the Christmas period, as figures show 113 families in Lambeth were put at risk of homelessness due to a Section 21 notice in the year 2022/2023.

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.

Shock as Labour Councillors Vote Unanimously to Support Government Disability and Welfare Cuts

Labour councillors in Merton have voted unanimously to back the Government's welfare and benefits reforms at the Council meeting on 2 April. This comes despite the Liberal Democrats raising the alarm over severe consequences for local residents.

Levelling Up Funding Snub for Redbridge

“Disgraceful” Levelling Up snub ignores community in the London Borough of Redbridge

Liberal Democrats Challenge Southwark Labour over ‘Betrayal’ of 6,000 Disabled Residents

More than 6,313 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants in Southwark could lose their essential support, according to figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats through a Parliamentary Question.

Lib Dems select Lisa Webster as candidate for Carshalton South & Clockhouse by-election

Local champion Lisa Webster has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Carshalton South & Clockhouse by-election on May 22nd.

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.

Conservatives Ousted from Richmond Borough Council

The Liberal Democrats firmly established their political dominance in Richmond Borough, with two landslide victories in the Hampton North and Teddington by-elections.

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.

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.

Ban the Blocklists

Edward Lucas stands up to a sinister government ban on outside experts with critical views.