The Liberal Democrats are campaigning across our city. Here are some of the most recent news from our London teams.
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.
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.
We have set-up a petition to the council to Consult and to Listen to concerns of local residents and businesses about the impact of increasing the number of "Large" Events at Wembley Stadium.
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, 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.
Planning Officers recommend approval of the plans to build flats above the Waitrose Store at Bromley South - the decision will be made on Thursday 25th July 2024.
Lib Dem Councillor Will Connolly was proud to join the opening of the new One Bromley Wellbeing Hub in The Glades, alongside the Council, NHS, and voluntary sector staff and partners that helped to make this new service offering happen.
Lib Dem Councillor Sam Webber has called on Conservative-run Bromley Council to help the campaign to 'Save Bromley Picturehouse', following the announcement that it will close on 1st August.
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.
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.
London Lib Dems have responded angrily to the Labour Government's plans to slash the requirement for affordable housing in future developments in London.
Gill Hickson and John Jefkins are committed to our area and supporting local people in Coulsdon.
We call upon Croydon Council to take necessary action to ensure the site is secure and well maintained, with the fence fixed, and graffiti and waste removed.
Since 2006, the Council has accumulated debts of over £1 BILLION POUNDS - thanks to the mismanagement from Labour and the Conservatives.
Ealing Common Lib Dem Councillor Connie Hersch says there is more to do and lists three areas where the Met need to improve.
Southfield Councillors had a very offensive incident of graffiti on a wall on Beaconsfield Gardens reported to them on Sunday 26th October. Councillor Gary Malcolm acted quickly to report the incident to help preserve our local green spaces.
Ealing Liberal Democrats have always wanted Ealing Council to ensure they keep our streets and parks safe, clean and in a beautiful condition. At the weekend Councillor Gary Malcolm visited Lammas Park and has spoken to resident Matt Mellor about some...
Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.
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
Former Labour Councillor Chris Lloyd has joined the Liberal Democrats, becoming the Lib Dems’ first councillor in Greenwich since 2010.
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 Simon de Deney congratulates Mayor-elect Caroline Woodley and thanks Hackney voters for their support
Lib Dem candidate, Simon de Deney launches his manifesto, promising bold action on Housing, Green Spaces and stronger Local Democracy.
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.
Philip Rader, who works at Imperial College London, says the better part of a decade is too long to wait.
We’re pleased to share that, following discussions with Veolia, the wooden planters on Archway Road will be refreshed. We have secured funding for this work, and the repairs will be going ahead.
Many of you will be aware that the council is currently consulting on a new round of 'school streets', where roads are closed outside of schools at drop off and pickup times, outside a number of schools.
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.
Celebrated on October 6 every year - is a global movement that started eleven years ago in 2012.
Harrow Council together with several other Tory Councils have lost their legal challenge against the expansion of the ULEZ to outer London.
Welcome to Tory-controlled Harrow where parking apparently costs nothing (that’s ignoring what the money lost could have been better spent on) but playing tennis in public parks is no longer free.
A&E wait times in Hillingdon are through the roof with 110 waiting over 12 hours New figures released today (12/01/23) have revealed the extent of the NHS crisis in Hillingdon.
After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Liberal Democrats have announced the appointment of Ian Rex Hawkes as the Parliamentary Spokesperson for the constituency.
The Hounslow Liberal Democrat team will be campaigning alongside our friends from Richmond Council to win in Isleworth.
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.
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.
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 have announced that Terry Stacy MBE, has been selected as their General Election candidate for Islington South and Finsbury.
Once again Lots Village is under threat of unsustainable over-development, and local residents tell me they are upset by the lack of transparency in the planning process.
Even with twice weekly rubbish pickups, this Conservative-run council is failing to keep our streets clean. We need change.
Cllr. Tim Verboven joins Cllr Linda Wade fighting for Earl's Court.
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.
Transport for London (TfL) has come under fire for cancelling a much needed meeting to discuss disruptive upcoming roadworks on Streatham Hill—with just hours’ notice.
Petition launched calling on Lambeth Council to bring the Agnes Riley football pitch back into use
Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Lambeth Council, Donna Harris, responds to news that the Streatham Wells LTN trial is suspended
Official figures show that 18% of adult Britons do not have a smart phone. That rises to 61% among the over-70's.
Lib Dem campaigner, Mark Morris has discovered that last year children in the care of Lewisham Council went missing 180 times for a day or more. At least one child disappeared 8 times during 2022.
When Lewisham Council introduced its Lee Green LTN in July 2020 we were assured there would be a proper consultation exercise after the trial period. When we saw the consultation questions in August 2021 we realised that they were skewed towards one outcome: the retention of the LTN in one form or another (see my article www.lewishamlibdems.org.uk/leegreenltn_consultation). There was little scope for objecting to it overall or for reforming it radically, and it was clear that the use of monitoring data and statistics was unscientific to say the least.
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
Merton Lib Dems were delighted to be asked by the organisers of Merton Pride to join their first parade this year.
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
Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves...
Southwark Liberal Democrats have issued the Labour Party with a notice in relation to the Homes (Fit for Human Habitation) Act - stating they believe that council homes in Southwark are systemically breaking the rules.
Labour-run Southwark Council has spent thousands of pounds of taxpayers’ money on takeaways, coffees and food deliveries since 2022, new figures reveal.
Former Green candidate to stand for Liberal Democrats in Southwark local elections
MPs Luke Taylor and Bobby Dean and London Assembly Member Hina Bokhari have hit out at Labour following news that several bus routes in South London are now at risk of cuts.
Lib Dem Sutton Council is taking action to stop roadworks dragging on too long, using new powers to charge companies daily fees for working on roads during peak hours.
Early results from Bobby Dean MP’s Health Survey show that half of local residents struggle to get a GP appointment when they need one.
We spoke with Luke Taylor MP, Lib Dem spokesperson for London, who has raised questions in Parliament over national security.
High inflation and the government’s approach to local government funding are behind the rise in council tax announced by Richmond Council.
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Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing.
We can’t turn a blind eye to the devastation across the Occupied Territories if we want to achieve a permanent peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
Liberal Democrat MPs used an Opposition Day in Parliament to force a vote on the government’s delay to the New Hospitals Programme, including the full rebuild of Whipps Cross.
Despite the Labour Mayor of London promising in his manifesto to keep a Police Station Front Desk open in every borough, the Met have announced sweeping cuts to their front desks.
Department for Transport slams brakes on pilot project
Dr Paul Tibbles and the local Liberal Democrat team are calling for a Carers' Minimum Wage.
Patients should be able to see their doctor within a week
Fury that Government intends to break its promise to rebuild St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington by 2030.
Westminster and City of London Liberal Democrats are demanding that Nickie Aiken, Conservative MP, back a bill to end puppy smuggling in the UK.
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.