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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.

Jonny Singh for Brent East

Fresh from standing as our GLA constituency candidate for Brent and Harrow, Jonny Singh will be standing for the Liberal Democrats in the new Brent East constituency covering Willesden Green, Dollis Hill, Cricklewood and Mapesbury, and surrounding areas.

Paul Lorber for Brent West

Paul Lorber, long standing local campaigner, will be standing for the Liberal Democrats for the new Brent West constituency covering Sudbury, Alperton, Wembley, Kingsbury and surrounding areas.

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.

Council set to buy (and then sell back) O2 Shopping Centre

Camden’s Labour Council has agreed “in principle” to buy the O2 Shopping Centre, car park and former Homebase site on a temporary basis, in a bid to overcome blockages to redevelopment.

Statement from Scott Emery on Hampstead and Highgate Candidacy

Scott Emery announces his decision not to seek selection as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Hampstead and Highgate, expressing gratitude for past support and reaffirming his commitment to the party’s continued success.

Croydon Liberal Democrats Announce their Parliamentary Candidates for the 4 Croydon Constituencies

The Liberal Democrats have selected their four candidates for the forthcoming General Election.

Council tax bombshell

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

Acton Police station is one of only 8 police stations open 24/7 in London!

Acton Police Station is the only police station open in Ealing borough!

Ealing Lib Dems expose £90m of lost funding from developers

Ealing Lib Dems say that the lost income could have been used for many services including a council tax freeze for residents.

Lib Dems Double Seats in London & Hold Thank you Event

Greenwich Lib Dems hold a thank you event for campaigners after the party doubles their London seats from 3 to 6, in their biggest nationwide success for over 100 years

Greenwich Councillor Chris Lloyd joins the Liberal Democrats

Former Labour Councillor Chris Lloyd has joined the Liberal Democrats, becoming the Lib Dems’ first councillor in Greenwich since 2010.

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.

Haringey Labour accepts bailout loan from government but rejects oversight

Haringey Labour yesterday passed their budget, including accepting a £37 million bailout from government but rejected Lib Dem amendments which would have created more oversight of the council’s finances, and reduced the amount which needed to be borrowed.

Haringey is most complained about local authority for damp and mould

New data from Uswitch Energy has revealed that Haringey is the UK’s most complained about local authority when it comes to damp and mould.

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 campaigner, Rebecca Taylor, is calling for stronger action on bike crime in the borough

Rebecca, the Liberal Democrat candidate in the Hillrise council by-election on 2 May, is a keen cyclist who has cycled to work in London for many years. She supports active travel policies that make it easier for people to walk or cycle around London.

Islington Liberal Democrats select Rebecca Taylor as their candidate for the Hillrise ward by-election

Health charity worker Rebecca is originally from Yorkshire, but has lived in Islington since 2009. She lives with her partner and young son on a City of London corporation estate where they are leaseholders.

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.

Statement following the suspension of Streatham Wells' LTN

Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Lambeth Council, Donna Harris, responds to news that the Streatham Wells LTN trial is suspended

Liberal Democrat Women announces new executive, with Cllr Donna Harris at the helm

Today's International Women's Day theme is Inspire Inclusion and Lib Dem Women hope to do just that with the announcement of their new executive

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 secures government support to tackle Morden regeneration delays

Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler has taken an important first step in overcoming the decades of stagnation blighting Morden town centre, securing the support of Housing Minister Alex Norris in addressing the long-overdue regeneration project.

Merton Liberal Democrats response to the future of parks and green spaces in Merton

Protecting and improving Merton’s parks and green spaces is central to making Merton a great place to grow up, healthier and fit for the future.

Residents to benefit as council increases developer contributions from student blocks

Southwark Council is set to approve a major uplift in the funding developers must contribute towards local infrastructure, following a long-running Liberal Democrat campaign.

Groundhog day as another "embarrassing” estate scandal hits Southwark

Last night’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee saw councillors grill Southwark’s Labour administration over yet another estate scandal, branded as “embarrassing”.  

Bobby backs local business and calls to axe “jobs tax”

Local businesses are facing increasing pressures from rising costs and the government’s decision to increase employer National Insurance contributions, branded as a “jobs tax”.

Local parents share growing concerns over children’s screen time

Parents and carers in Carshalton and Wallington are increasingly worried about the impact of social media and excessive screen use on their children’s concentration and mental health.

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

Ban the Blocklists

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

1,238,858 anti-social behaviour incidents go unattended in London in just four years

In 2022 alone, 163,226 incidents of anti-social behaviour in London went unattended by a police officer.