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
Bexley
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
Give Brent Back Our Bins
Thanks to decisions by the Labour run council, our streets are filthier than ever. It's time to get the basics right and give Brent back its bins.
CC
6 May 2025
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.
HM
7 Apr 2025
Labour Approve Atlip Gardens Development Despite Objections
Labour Council ignores residents requests for improvements.
CC
14 Mar 2025
Bromley
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.
26 Nov 2024
Opposition to Charging for Car Parking at Norman Park
Bromley Council have announced they intend to start charging for the use of the car park at Norman Park. The Liberal Democrat Bromley Town Councillors are opposed to this proposal.
17 Nov 2024
New deal for Churchill Theatre
Bromley Council has agreed to accept an offer from a developer for the leasehold of the Churchill Theatre site.
19 Sep 2024
Camden
Camden
Camden Liberal Democrats call for independent investigation as Tulip Siddiq MP sentenced to jail time for corruption
Hampstead and Highgate PPC Katie Mansfield says serious allegations must be examined by an independent body and that local people deserve clarity, not political excuses.
CLD
1 Dec 2025
Camden
Janet and the West Hampstead “Ski Jump” hit the headlines
West Hampstead councillor Janet Grauberg has hit the headlines with her campaign to get a sloping pavement on West End Lane fixed after a year’s delay.
24 Nov 2025
Camden
Lib Dems help save the drains in South Hampstead
A community-led leaf-clearance session organised by Camden Liberal Democrats brought out the best in the community and cleared away mountains of leaves and rubbish from South Hampstead’s flood-prone streets.
CLD
19 Nov 2025
Croydon
Croydon
Council Breaks Affordable Homes Promise in Crystal Palace
Croydon Council has been accused of breaking a pledge to increase affordable housing in the borough, following the rejection of a planning application for 7 homes in Crystal Palace.
24 Oct 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
54,988 people in Croydon waited more than four hours in A&E last year
The number of patients waiting more than four hours in Croydon’s A&Es has risen by 52.3% compared with four years ago, Liberal Democrat analysis of House of Commons Library research reveals.
RH
4 Jun 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
Funding for GP services across Croydon’s local NHS area slashed in real terms since 2019
Four weeks waits for GP appointments across local NHS area have increased 31% as real terms cuts to funding bite.
RH
4 Jun 2024
Ealing
Ealing
Ealing Labour continues to fail in its delivery for residents
Ealing Liberal Democrats dismayed at poor quality of services for residents.
22 Oct 2025
Ealing
Lib Dems disappointed that Ealing might be backtracking on Warren Farm Nature Reserve
Liberal Democrat Leader of the Opposition Councillor Gary Malcolm asked a number of questions concerning Warren Farm at Cabinet today. Ealing Council seems to be possibly now designating only 20 hectares from the entire 25 hectare site as a Local Nature R
22 Oct 2025
Ealing
Liberal Democrats challenge Labour over poor housing delivery
Ealing Liberal Democrats dismayed at the poor handling of housing crisis.
22 Oct 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
Large swing to Lib Dems in council by-election
20% swing from Labour to Lib Dems in West Thamesmead
21 Dec 2024
Lib Dems address fly tipping in West Thamesmead
Lib Dem by-election candidate Steve Day pledges action on fly tipping in West Thamesmead
5 Dec 2024
Lib Dems Campaign in West Thamesmead
Support builds for Liberal Democrat by-election candidate for West Thamesmead, Steve Day
30 Nov 2024
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
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
Thames Water bills outrage
Water bills for the coming year have been hitting doormats in recent weeks and w have been contacted by a number of incredulous constituents shocked at the increases they are facing. Residents report Thames Water bill rises of 30-40% from last year alone.
14 Mar 2025
Success! Ally Pally Station Upgrade
Following sustained pressure and questioning from the Lib Dem team, Network Rail have announced their revised timetable for refurbishing Alexandra Palace station under the 'Access for All' scheme.
HLD
4 Mar 2025
Call from local Lib Dems to clean up ‘health hazard’ bridge
Network Rail and TfL are being urged to clean up a railway bridge underpass which is said to be creating a “health hazard” for residents.
HLD
1 Mar 2025
Harrow
Harrow
Carers Rights Day, everyday!
Know your rights as a carer. LibDems fight for you every step of the way! ✊🧡
HLD
21 Nov 2024
Harrow
Parking misery around former Kodak factory
Developments in Eastman Village, the former site of the Kodak factory, have not had appropriate vehicle parking plan which means that local residents see increased parking pressure in nearby streets. Now Harrow Council is consulting on charging residents.
HLD
20 Nov 2024
Harrow
Lest we forget
On this Remembrance Sunday we remember the brave men and women of this nation who gave everything to defend us and our way of...
HLD
10 Nov 2024
Havering
Hillingdon
Westminster
Hillingdon MPs support sewage dumping
Steve Tuckwell and David Simmonds vote against sewage sickness compensation scheme
5 Dec 2023
Local party
Thames Water slammed as execs rake in £2.415 million in pay & perks this year
Ruislip, Northwood & Pinner and Uxbridge & South Ruislip Lib Dem candidates Ian Rex-Hawkes and Blaise Baquiche call on water firm to crack down on excessive pay
7 Nov 2023
Latest UK News
Shocking figures show 81% burglaries in Greater London going unsolved
Vast majority of burglary cases in London are closed without a suspect identified.
30 Oct 2023
Hounslow
Islington
Mourning Andrew Hyett
It is with great sadness that we report on the death of local Liberal Democrat member and colleague Andrew Hyett.
10 Feb 2025
Islington
Liberal Democrats Launch Campaign to Save Islington Upper Street Post Office
Islington’s Upper Street Post Office faces closure, putting vital services at risk for locals. Liberal Democrats Kate Pothalingam and Terry Stacy are campaigning to save it, urging the community to sign a petition to keep this essential branch open.
14 Nov 2024
Islington members recognised in latest Honours lists
Mark Pack and Jeremy Hargreaves, residents and Liberal Democrat members in Islington, have both been recognised for their long-standing efforts in promoting a healthy political envrionment.
9 Jan 2025
Kensington and Chelsea
Housing
Tackling the Housing Crisis
Lib Dems launch an ambitious plan to guarantee decent homes for all.
1 Oct 2023
Policing
Lib Dems call for new community police hubs
Under the Conservatives, Kensington & Chelsea has lost three of four police stations in just 20 years. Local Lib Democrats are calling for new police hubs to plug the gap.
9 Oct 2023
Policing
Largest Police Community Officers decrease for K&C's BCU, down 52% between 2015 & 2022
K&C's Basic Command Unit has lost 52% of its Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) between 2015 and 2022. Cllr Verboven asks RBKC's Council Lead Member what is done to address security issues in K&C (video link).
29 Apr 2023
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
ALL FOUR LAMBETH LABOUR MPs VOTE AGAINST EXPANDING FREE DISABLED BUS TRAVEL
Labour MPs in Lambeth voted against a Liberal Democrat move to expand free bus travel for disabled people in a parliamentary debate on 10 September 2025.
BA
by Ben Austin
16 Sep 2025
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.
BA
14 Aug 2025
LAMBETH COUNCIL REJECTS TWO-THIRDS OF SCHOOL DEFERRAL REQUESTS FOR SUMMER-BORN CHILDREN
Freedom of Information data has revealed that Lambeth Council turns down more than two-thirds of requests from parents seeking to delay school entry for summer-born children — one of the highest rejection rates in the country.
BA
6 Aug 2025
Lewisham
London
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.
25 Aug 2023
Lewisham Council found guilty of eroding trust in democracy and open Government
Labour run Lewisham Council has recently faced the embarrassment of an enforcement notice being placed on it by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for failing to respond to hundreds of overdue requests made under the Freedom of Information Act.
8 Apr 2023
The Times reveals LTN data from traffic counters is inaccurate
Traffic counters used to monitor the impact of low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) are not accurately recording vehicles during heavy congestion, The Times reveals.
KP
20 Mar 2023
Merton
Lib Dems at Merton Pride 2025!
Merton Lib Dems were delighted to be asked by the organisers of Merton Pride to join their first parade this year.
11 Sep 2025
Wimbledon MP demands urgent clarity on Queen Mary’s Hospital Roehampton service cuts
Paul Kohler MP has written to NHS Trust bosses for urgent answers on the future of the Enhanced Primary Care Hub (EPCH) at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton
10 Sep 2025
Extraordinary Merton Council meeting called on police counter closures
After local Lib Dem pressure, an urgent Council meeting has been called in September to discuss local policing. Merton Lib Dems have been increasingly concerned about local services being lost and downgraded over recent years.
26 Aug 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
Opinion: Labour have lost control of development in Southwark, and residents are the ones paying for it
Labour have lost control of development in Southwark, and residents are the ones paying for it
11 Dec 2025
Southwark Council receives 1,000 complaints a month
A Freedom of Information request has revealed that Labour-run Southwark Council received 12,311 complaints in 2024/2025, with the latest monthly figures suggesting that figure will be surpassed this year.
17 Dec 2025
Liberal Democrats invite Japanese ambassador to try pie and mash in Southwark
Southwark Liberal Democrats have formally invited the Japanese ambassador to Britain - his excellency Hiroshi Suzuki - to Southwark to sample traditional pie and mash – in the borough where the first pie and mash shop is said to have opened.
10 Dec 2025
Sutton
Local News
Stafford Road gets new yellow box junction
Your local Lib Dem team has worked with the council to install a new yellow box junction at the junction of Stafford Road, Plough Lane, and Mollison Drive.
18 Dec 2025
Local News
New gym equipment for Roundshaw Park
New outdoor gym equipment has been installed in Roundshaw Park, funded through the council’s Neighbourhood Fund.
18 Dec 2025
Local News
Lib Dems demand better Hackbridge train service
Local Lib Dems are calling on Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to restore full Thameslink services through Hackbridge, which have remained reduced years after the pandemic.
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
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.
15 Feb 2024
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.
22 Jan 2024
Richmond Council: One of First Boroughs to Sign London Charter to End Rough Sleeping
Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council has been one of the first councils in London to sign the London Charter to End Rough Sleeping. It is leading the call for all other London Boroughs to follow suit and sign up.
22 Dec 2023
Waltham Forest
Keir Starmer’s anti-immigration comments are dangerous and divisive
We live in extraordinary times when a Labour Party leader proudly uses populist language about immigration that echoes the inflammatory words of Enoch Powell, whilst cosying up to the far-right Reform Party on how to tackle the issue.
17 May 2025
Waltham Forest
A tribute to former Leyton Councillor Jenny Sullivan
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Waltham Forest Councillor and Leyton Liberal Democrats Chair,...
28 Feb 2025
Tube Station Chaos
Local residents have been hit with the news that the down escalator at Blackhorse Road will be out of action until July.
5 Mar 2025
Wandsworth
Elections
Lib Dem president to visit Wandsworth
Wed 6 March: Come and hear Mark Pack talk all things elections and Lib Dem
29 Feb 2024
Safer streets
Safer Streets win for Mitcham Lane
Progress made as more cyclists use local road
26 Feb 2024
Wandsworth
AGM report and results
Find out what happened at our annual meeting.
7 Dec 2023
Westminster
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.
25 Jul 2023
833 children in Central and Northwest London are on waiting lists for specialised dental care
833 children in Central and Northwest London are stuck on NHS waiting lists for specialised dental care, including some with severe tooth decay or other serious dental problems, shocking new figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
19 Jul 2023
Hospitals in Westminster and City of London lose 4,175 bed days to social care backlogs
New research published by the Liberal Democrats has revealed the impact of the social care crisis on the NHS in Westminster and City of London, with medically fit patients left stuck in hospital beds waiting for care.
6 Jul 2023
