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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.

Have your Say - fill in our new Alperton Residents Survey

Brent Lib Dems are running a new survey to understand priorities of the local residents - both new and existing.

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.

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. 

Cllr Judy Dixey calls out Camden Council's Gritting Failures

Belsize Councillor Judy Dixey is calling out Camden Council for their failure to grit the dangerously icy pavements around the Royal Free Hospital during the cold snap in early January.

Back our petition calling on the Mayor of London to fix the ongoing issues on Finchley Road

Anti-social behaviour in Finchley Road Station underpass and pedestrian congestion at airport coach stops are among the issues we are petitioning the Mayor of London to fix.

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.

Lib Dems call for Parks Councillor to resign over Lammas Park SuDS scandal

Ealing Liberal Democrats have issued an open letter (attached) requesting that Councillor Paul Driscoll resign over the lack of progress on the Lammas Park SuDS project.

Lib Dem campaign to get a full-sized Warren Farm Nature Reserve is now successful

Following much Lib Dem activity over the last four years we can all celebrate as Ealing Council confirms at last that the Warren Farm Nature Reserve will be 24.8 hectares in size.

Kirstie Shedden selected as Shooters Hill by-election candidate

Our local party chair, Kirstie, has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate for the election on 26 June.

Kieran Edwards selected as Eltham Town & Avery Hill by-election candidate

Local campaigner Kieran Edwards has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate for Eltham Town & Avery Hill by-election

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 is England’s ‘most rotten’ borough

New data from the Local Government Ombudsman has shown Haringey Council topping the charts for most complaints upheld per head of population: leading to the council being dubbed England’s ‘most rotten’ borough.

Haringey declares No Confidence in Thames Water

Following a Liberal Democrat motion, Haringey Council has unanimously declared no confidence in Thames Water. It also committed the council to requesting that the government place Thames Water into special administration.

Harrow shows its strength in unity 

Potential disruption in Harrow 7th August 2024

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

Fairer Income for Carers

Hillingdon’s Lib Dems call for Carers’ Minimum Wage as vacancies spiral to 766

Hillingdon Levelling Up?

The second round of the national Levelling Up fund was allocated today. Did Hillingdon benefit from this fund in any way?

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.

Liberal Democrats set out challenge to Labour in Islington

Islington's Liberal Democrats have launched their General Election campaign with a call to back the party's plans for a fairer deal for Islington.

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.

65% of people don't trust the Conservative Party

YouGov found that only 10% of people believe that the Conservative Party is trustworthy. The scandals and the sleaze have left us all disillusioned.

What's the real price of a quick takeaway?

The explosion of bike deliveries in the last few years has placed a strain on those areas close to participating restaurants.

Liberal Democrats' Historic Win on Kingston Council

Liberal Democrats in Kingston have thanked local residents after securing their best ever result, holding control of Kingston Council, electing 41 out of 45 councillors to work hard for local residents on the Council covering all but one ward in the Borough.

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.

LAMBETH REALLY DOES CANCEL CHRISTMAS FOR SICK ELDERLY WOMAN

Labour-run Lambeth Council ranks 349 / 353 social housing providers, according to statistics from the Regulator of Social Housing. We are aware of a sick, elderly tenant who has been left without a kitchen and has had to cancel Christmas

LAMBETH COUNTRY SHOW: LABOUR'S SUMS DON'T ADD UP

The Lib Dems have called it “shocking” that Labour has cancelled next year’s Lambeth Country Show, claiming it would now cost the Council over £1 million, despite Council papers stating just six months ago that the 2025 event would cost £400,000.

Labour's £635,000 bombshell for Lewisham

Lewisham residents are saddled with a huge £635,000 bill, so that Labour's Mayor can pursue his personal ambition in Bristol, according to Lib Dem campaigner Chris Maines.

Lewisham Member elected London Young Liberals' Chair

New Chair of London Young Liberals, Lewisham’s Data Officer Josh Mitte, interviewed by Maggie Clarke, Lewisham Events Officer.

Lib Dems secure major step towards Raynes Park step-free station access

Raynes Park Liberal Democrats score huge win in long-running fight to make Raynes Park station fully accessible. After successfully campaigning for step-free access at Motspur Park station, they are determined to repeat that success.

Secrecy Surrounds £15m Merton Council Fund

Decisions on how Merton Council’s new Legacy Fund Advisory Board will allocate £15 million of public money will be made behind closed doors, after Labour councillors blocked plans for transparency.

Levelling Up Funding Snub for Redbridge

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

Election results 2022: Lib Dem gains mark turning point, says Davey

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has hailed the local election results as a "turning point" for his party's prospects.

Labour’s broken promises revealed in audit of manifesto

Southwark Liberal Democrats have audited key pledges from Southwark Labour’s manifesto from 2022 – and found that the majority have not been kept. 

Southwark Council will clear its housing waiting list in 329 years

Recent statistics released by the Greater London Authority have suggested that at the current rate of council house building, Southwark Council will clear its housing waiting list of 22,755 in 329 years

Local action days to help care for our area

The Carshalton South & Clockhouse Liberal Democrat team are leading ward walks and community action days and inviting residents to join them as they get active.

Community encouraged to help decide local project funding

The applications for the Neighbourhood Fund 2026 are now under way. This is the primary way in which residents can apply for funding to improve their area.

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 Budget Fails to Fill Brexit Black Hole

For the second Budget in a row, the Government has failed to take the bold action needed to grow the economy and tackle the cost of living crisis.

Our Plan to Halve Your Energy Bills

Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has set out bold plans to tackle soaring energy bills and end fuel poverty.

What's at the end of the A3 corridor of LibDem wins? Wandsworth

A thread of recent success in the local elections follows a familiar line: the A3 road

Londoners waiting 3 hours for police to respond to emergencies

Appalling delays revealed by LibDem Assembly member

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.