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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.

Liberal Democrats double down on services in Brent

Lib Dems present bold budget alternative

Charlie Clinton wins Alperton By-Election

Charlie Clinton was elected as councillor for the Alperton ward in a by-election.

Central Library Move to Top Shop Building

Bromley Council have published more information about the timing of the move of Central Library to the Top Shop building including an unexpected period when the library will be closed.

Cut in Winter Fuel Payment will hit 45,000 pensioners in Bromley

The Liberal Democrats are asking the Labour Government to rethink their proposals to means test the Winter Fuel Payment which will impact over 45,000 local pensioners in Bromley.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Liberal Democrats press Ealing Labour to accelerate Electric Charging Transition more cheaply for residents

Not enough is being done on providing cheaper options for residents who want EV chargers say Ealing Liberal Democrats.

Ealing Labour continues to fail in its delivery for residents

Ealing Liberal Democrats dismayed at poor quality of services for residents.

Lib Dems Campaign in West Thamesmead

Support builds for Liberal Democrat by-election candidate for West Thamesmead, Steve Day

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

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.

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.

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.

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 

Boris Johnson Resigns

Boris Johnson finally resigns as MP for Uxbridge & South Ruislip. Blaise Baquiche is now fighting for election.

School Safety Suppressed

David Simmonds votes along with 295 of his Conservative colleagues to block the release of a report into the condition of the country's schools.

Isleworth Action Day - Saturday 7th March

The Hounslow Liberal Democrat team will be campaigning alongside our friends from Richmond Council to win in Isleworth.

Hounslow Lib Dems Launch Residents’ Survey Ahead of May Elections

The Hounslow Liberal Democrats have officially launched a comprehensive residents' survey to identify the key issues facing the borough prior to the local council elections on Thursday, 7th May.

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.

Imogen Wall stands for the Liberal Democrats in the Hillrise ward by-election on 15th August

Meet Imogen Wall, the best choice for your new local councillor.

Police: Come back to our communities

No fully functional police stations, rising anti-social behaviour, residents hiring private security. Something has to change!!!

Reopen our Police Station

Twenty years ago there were four police stations serving our borough. Now, three have closed their doors for good and RBKC Met Police are now based at Hammersmith Police station.

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.

LAMBETH’S HOUSING CRISIS LAID BARE: COMPLAINTS SOAR UNDER LABOUR RULE

Lambeth Labour’s “appalling record” has been exposed by the Local Government Ombudsman. For the 4th year running Lambeth had the second most housing complaints in the country, there were shocking delays, and a total failure to fix broken services.

Lies, damned lies and statistics

Almost all the Council's statistics are based on averages, and this masks the very serious peaks of polluting traffic at certain times of day in all those roads that have been sacrificed to the LTN.

Catford residents let down by Network Rail

Lib Dem campaigner Diana Cashin has finally been updated by Thameslink Railway over the long delays to completing the new lifts at Catford station.

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

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.

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”

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.

New gym equipment for Roundshaw Park

New outdoor gym equipment has been installed in Roundshaw Park, funded through the council’s Neighbourhood Fund.

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.

Richmond Liberal Democrats Commit £7m to New Youth and Community Facilities

Richmond’s Liberal Democrat-run Council is investing nearly £7m to bring much-needed new youth and community facilities to Ham.

Richmond Lib Dems Invest Record Amount in Improving Roads and Pavements

Richmond’s Lib Dem Council is investing more than ever before to keep its roads and pavements in good condition and reverse years of Tory neglect.

Labour Cut Council Tax Relief

Labour councillors have voted to cut support for those needing council tax relief.

Calls to Restore Trees

Residents are raising concerns over the loss of many mature trees across Grove Green.

Resident survey results for Southfields published

We spoke to hundreds of residents in one Wandsworth ward - and this is what they told us

Anyone for tennis? Queue here

AELTC expansion the focus of Wimbledon Action Day

4,285 patients wait more than 12 hours in A&E in February

The statistics show that 9.36% of patients in North Central London waited over 12 hours at A&E in February.

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

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