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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.

Scrutiny at Brent Council

Brent Council's Labour leader has proposed to increase the number of councillor's required to sign a call-in request. Cllr Anton Georgiou has sent the following message to Debra Norman, Corporate Director of Governance at Brent Council.

Brent Council warns finances ‘on a knife edge’ as it faces £13m overspend

Leader of Brent Liberal Democrats, Cllr Anton Georgiou, called the announcement “a shock” as there had been no prior warning given to the opposition.

Construction work to restart on halted housing project at York Rise, Orpington

Bromley Council have agreed to spend an additional £4.8 million to finish construction at the York Rise development near Orpington Station after the contractors originally appointed have gone into administration. 

Bromley Council Sells Civic Centre Site

The regeneration of the old Civic Centre provided a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform this site to deliver housing, public services and recreational amenities local people need. 

Congratulations to Cllr Charlie Clinton!

Congratulations to Charlie Clinton, the former Parliamentary Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat Councillor for Alperton.

Lib Dem Leader Sir Ed Davey Celebrates Flick Rea’s 50 Years of Public Service

The Camden Liberal Democrats were honoured to welcome party leader Sir Ed Davey to a special celebration marking former councillor Flick Rea’s remarkable 50 years of public service on 30 January.

Council tax bombshell

Croydon's Conservative Mayor and 33 councillors have voted for the biggest Council Tax rise in Britain - a massive 15% increase.

Building community in Cousldon

Gill Hickson and John Jefkins are committed to our area and supporting local people in Coulsdon.

Ealing's Local Planning Review

Ealing Liberal Democrats have been galvanising community support to raise concerns about the new proposed Local Plan, which will shape development in the borough for the next decade

Lib Dems welcome change in Policing

Ealing Lib Democrats welcome the news that Ealing Police force is to have a Borough Commander again.

Rob Blackie campaigns to limit the impact of "Sadiq Khan’s Motorway"

Lib Dem Mayoral candidate, Rob Blackie, says “Only the Liberal Democrats have a serious plan to clean up the mess left by the Mayor in Silvertown.”

Lib Dem Policy Forum

Read about our Lib Dem Policy Form in Eltham with Josh Matthews

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.

Gas Outage in N10

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

Haringey adult social care services ‘require improvement’

Following a report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Haringey has been handed a grade of 'requires improvement'. Of the nine areas measured, seven require improvement and just two are good.

Harrow shows its strength in unity 

Potential disruption in Harrow 7th August 2024

Call for peace, calm and respect in these turbulent times.

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.

Islington Liberal Democrats Select Rebecca Jones as their London North East constituency candidate for the London Assembly

Islington Liberal Democrats have announced that Rebecca Jones has been selected as their London North East constituency candidate in the elections for the London Assembly which will take place on 2nd May

Islington Liberal Democrats choose Terry Stacy as their candidate for Islington South and Finsbury

Islington Liberal Democrats have announced that Terry Stacy MBE, has been selected as their General Election candidate for Islington South and Finsbury.

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.

Michael Gove issues third letter exposing housing maladministration in Lambeth

New findings have revealed a disturbing pattern of neglect in response to a vulnerable resident's complaint about pests and leaks. Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing Association (MTVH) is the landlord of the property in question.

Lambeth housing complaints up 248% in two years

The number of complaints made about Lambeth Council’s housing services has risen by 248% in just two years, a new report has revealed. The news came just days before a consultation on the council’s new 2023-2030 Housing Strategy closed.

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.

Asthma rates increase across Lewisham post-LTN

On the anniversary of Ella’s death there is clear evidence that childhood asthma is increasing on our polluted main roads.

Wimbledon MP to meet housing minister about 30 years of Morden regeneration delays

Merton Council’s repeated failure to deliver on their commitments mean regeneration is long overdue and urgently needed.

Liberal Democrats force vote in Parliament on St Helier delays

The Liberal Democrats used Opposition Day in Parliament - Wednesday 23rd April - to force a vote on the government’s decision to delay vital works at hospitals in the New Hospitals Programme, including St Helier Hospital.

Ilderton Road flooding: time to ban bonuses and introduce a regulator with teeth

Cllr Adam Hood, who has been campaigning to hold Thames Water to account over their shambolic management of works, has reacted to...

New Leader’s Potential Conflicts of Interests Should be “Clarified”, Say Lib Dems

Southwark Liberal Democrats have formally written to the council’s top legal officer about concerns over the new Leader’s potential conflict of interest working for a lobbying firm. 

Lib Dems fight to cut local GP waiting times

A recent survey conducted by Sutton Liberal Democrats found that long GP waiting times are people’s number one healthcare issue.

Action on crime as shoplifters caught in local operation

A recent police operation, in collaboration with the local Co-op in Roundshaw, successfully led to the arrest of several shoplifters.

Lib Dems call for two month cancer treatment guarantee to support patients in Richmond upon Thames

The Liberal Democrats have called for a new legal right for cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral, as part of a plan to boost survival rates and improve treatment for those affected by the disease.

Richmond Lib Dem Council calls on housing associations: invest in improving existing homes as well as new development

Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council administration has launched a five-point plan calling on housing associations to address disrepair and invest in upgrades to social housing.

Calls to Restore Trees

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

Hope for a Lasting Peace in Gaza

The Liberal Democrats continue to call for a two state solution to be fully implemented and the borders restored to the agreed 1967 borders.

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

City of London bike theft faces being ‘decriminalised’ as 82.6% of thefts go unsolved

New analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that in 2022, 209 bike theft cases in the City of London were closed without a suspect being identified - a shocking 82.6% of total reported cases.

Edward Lucas: Conservative MP Nickie Aiken urged to vote for Boris Johnson censure motion

Liberal Democrat candidate/spokesperson for Westminster has called on local Conservative MP Nickie Aiken to vote for a motion in Parliament next week to censure Boris Johnson.