Barnet
Whetstone By-Election
Luigi Bille will be the Liberal Democrat candidate for the by-election in Whetstone ward that will be held on 15th May.
2 May 2025
Around London
Lib Dem News from across London
The Liberal Democrats are campaigning across our city. Here are some of the most recent news from our London teams.
Barnet
Barnet
Finchley Church End By-Election
James Goldman has been chosen to be the Lib Dem candidate in the Finchley Church End by-election.
JG
17 Feb 2025
Barnet Borough
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.
17 Jul 2023
Bexley
Local Residents express their views
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.
14 Mar 2024
Brent
Blue Bag Recycling Woes
Recent changes in the collection of recycling and waste are causing all sort of problems, not least that as the blue bags that are blown all over the place.
18 Jan 2024
Bromley
No contractor to fix Kelsey Park Bridges
The Council committed to repairing one of the bridges in November 2022, with an estimated completion date of Summer 2024 but they have been unable to find a contractor to do the work for the estimated £567,000.
23 May 2024
Last minute delay to plans to destroy cupola bell tower on Community House
The new owners of Community House were planning to remove the cuppola bell tower on Saturday 4th May but the works have been delayed while the parties involved investigate ways to save this architectural feature.
6 May 2024
Election Results in Bromley
The results of the by-election to Bromley Council plus the results from the election of the London Mayor and the members of the London Assembly.
5 May 2024
Camden
Camden
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.
24 Nov 2025
Camden
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.
CLD
19 Nov 2025
London Lib Dems brand Labour Government's housing plans "a developer's charter"
London Lib Dems have responded angrily to the Labour Government's plans to slash the requirement for affordable housing in future developments in London.
3 Nov 2025
Croydon
Gill Hickson
Croydon Lib Dems hail “shockwave” by-election triumph
The Party saw a 25 per cent swing in their vote share and have elected their 12th MP, Sarah Green, to Parliament with an overwhelming 8,000 majority.
23 Jun 2021
Claire Bonham
Outrage as Croydon schools lose almost £800K in Pupil Premium cuts
Liberal Democrat campaigners have reacted furiously to the news that schools in Croydon will lose almost £800K in funding as a result of changes to the way that the Government calculates the pupil premium grant.
29 Jul 2021
Claire Bonham
Croydon parks to lose Green Flag status?
Liberal Democrat campaigners have expressed concern about the future of the Green Flag award for parks and open spaces in Croydon, following last month's Full Council meeting.
8 Nov 2021
Ealing
Ealing
Ealing Labour recruit Spin Doctor on six figure salary whilst cost of living burden rises for residents!
Ealing Liberal Democrats say Ealing Labour focusing on the wrong things.
14 Jan 2026
Ealing
Ealing Labour finally tax developers after 15 years delay!
Ealing Labour have finally got round to introducing the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) 15 years after it was introduced in...
17 Dec 2025
Ealing
Ealing Lib Dems success in driving forward improvements to subways in Hanger Hill & other practical actions
Redecoration of subways, improved CCTV and other local upgrades being explored.
17 Dec 2025
Enfield
Our Manifesto for Enfield 2022
Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.
14 Apr 2022
Greenwich
Josh Matthews selected as our London Assembly candidate
Introducing our London Assembly candidate for Greenwich and Lewisham, Josh Matthews
13 Jan 2024
GBLD call for Express Transit route funding for Thamesmead
Greenwich Borough Liberal Democrats call for an end to ‘politicking’ to deliver full public transport funding that Thamesmead deserves
9 Dec 2023
Our 2023 AGM
We held the Greenwich Borough Lib Dem AGM on 21 Nov
28 Nov 2023
Hackney
1,879 Thank Yous
Lib Dem Simon de Deney congratulates Mayor-elect Caroline Woodley and thanks Hackney voters for their support
10 Nov 2023
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.
11 Oct 2023
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.
5 Oct 2023
Hammersmith and Fulham
Charing Cross Repair Delays Are Unacceptable, says local Lib Dem activist
Philip Rader, who works at Imperial College London, says the better part of a decade is too long to wait.
30 Oct 2023
Haringey
FEC sale of Hornsey Town Hall an “embarrassment” for Haringey Council
Opposition Lib Dem councillors have expressed concern at the news that the Far East Consortium (FEC) have sold Hornsey Town Hall to the Cayman Islands-based AMTD Group overnight and what it means for the future of the project.
HLD
26 Feb 2025
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.
HLD
4 Mar 2025
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.
HLD
17 Feb 2025
Harrow
Harrow
Mullivaikkal Day
At the invitation of the Tamil Friends of the Liberal Democrats my wife and I attended Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day in Trafalgar Square on 18 May. By Derek Hill
13 Jan 2024
Harrow
The Lib Dems in Harrow and the wider world
Why I support the Lib Dems by Derek Hill
13 Jan 2024
Harrow
A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS by Philip Levy
The last few years have been, admittedly, difficult for the LibDems. We had to cancel two autumn conferences, one due to Covid, and the other when the Queen died. And many still blame us for the coalition – not noticing what has gone on subsequently.
6 Jan 2024
Havering
Hillingdon
Health, Care & the NHS
Ambulance Wait Times
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.
12 Jan 2023
Local Government
Donate function available again!
After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.
20 Dec 2022
Local Government
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Appoints Parliamentary Spokesperson
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Liberal Democrats have announced the appointment of Ian Rex Hawkes as the Parliamentary Spokesperson for the constituency.
23 Nov 2022
Hounslow
Hounslow
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.
2 Mar 2026
Islington
Exempt Blue Badge Holders - Letter to Islington Tribune - Friday 20th January
It was good to see the recent announcement by the executive member for environment, air quality and transport, Rowena Champion, that the council would be extending exemptions to low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) camera filters to certain residents living outside existing LTNs. But why is the process so complicated?
20 Jan 2023
Number 4 Bus is Saved - Thanks to Local Residents and Campaigners
Islington Liberal Democrats are celebrating success in their campaign to save the number 4 bus route after a u-turn by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
24 Nov 2022
Kensington and Chelsea
Transport
K&C Lib Dems launch petition to stop TFL bus cuts
TfL's plan to cut bus services by up to a fifth will have profoundly negative impacts on the residents of Kensington & Chelsea.
26 Jun 2022
Kingston
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.
KLD
6 May 2022
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.
KLD
8 Sep 2022
Lambeth
HOUSING OMBUDSMAN EXPOSES YEARS OF NEGLECT BY LAMBETH
The Lambeth Liberal Democrats have condemned Lambeth Labour’s shocking neglect of local residents after the Housing Ombudsman named the London Borough of Lambeth among the worst offenders in a new report on severe maladministration in housing repairs.
BA
by Ben Austin
14 Aug 2025
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.
BA
6 Aug 2025
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.
23 Jul 2025
Lewisham
Children
Lewisham chidren in care go missing
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.
26 Jan 2023
Lee
There is no democracy in Lewisham’s one-party state
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.
KP
8 Jan 2022
Equality
Baroness Floella Benjamin, LibDem Peer, writes to the PM regarding Windrush Pledges.
We fully support Baroness Floella Benjamin, OM DBE DL in her campaigning to ensure the government fulfils its promises to ensure justice for the Windrush generation.
10 Jan 2023
Merton
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.
11 Sep 2025
Wimbledon MP demands urgent clarity on Queen Mary’s Hospital Roehampton service cuts
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
10 Sep 2025
Extraordinary Merton Council meeting called on police counter closures
After local Lib Dem pressure, an urgent Council meeting has been called in September to discuss local policing. Merton Lib Dems have been increasingly concerned about local services being lost and downgraded over recent years.
26 Aug 2025
Newham, Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
Levelling Up Funding Snub for Redbridge
“Disgraceful” Levelling Up snub ignores community in the London Borough of Redbridge
23 Jan 2023
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.
10 May 2022
Southwark
Councillor has phone snatched on council’s own doorstep
Southwark Liberal Democrat Councillor Irina Von Wiese has shared her experience of having her phone snatched outside the Labour-run council’s own headquarters on Tooley St.
18 Feb 2026
Labour Party “served notice” over uninhabitable homes in Southwark
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.
16 Feb 2026
Labour council splurges thousands on Domino’s and Pret a Manger
Labour-run Southwark Council has spent thousands of pounds of taxpayers’ money on takeaways, coffees and food deliveries since 2022, new figures reveal.
10 Feb 2026
Sutton
Beddington
Tackling persistent flooding on Guy Rd
Drain clearing has been carried out on Guy Road to tackle a long-running flooding problem at the bottom of the road after periods of heavy rain.
8 Jul 2026
Local News
Action on reckless e-bike riding
Police stepping up operations to deter dangerous e-bike riders
8 Jul 2026
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean MP answers residents questions on £57 Million St Helier Hospital A&E upgrade
Following the announcement that £57 million has been secured to expand and upgrade St Helier Hospital's A&E department, Bobby Dean MP has received a large number of questions from local residents about what the investment will mean in practice.
7 Jul 2026
Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets
Working with Luke Taylor MP on China’s Super-Embassy
We spoke with Luke Taylor MP, Lib Dem spokesperson for London, who has raised questions in Parliament over national security.
26 Nov 2025
Twickenham and Richmond
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.
19 Jul 2023
Richmond Council slams Tory economic incompetence as it is forced to raise council tax
High inflation and the government’s approach to local government funding are behind the rise in council tax announced by Richmond Council.
8 Mar 2023
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Affordable Homes
Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing.
23 Jan 2023
Waltham Forest
Joining the community for Iftar
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats were delighted to be able to join together with the local community for Iftar at the Leyton Jamia Masjid.
28 Apr 2025
Grove Green
Stand up to Trump, Stand for Ukraine
For over three years, the UK has stood united with Ukraine as they seek to repel Putin’s barbaric invasion.
12 May 2025
Grove Green
Older People Hit Hardest
Liberal Democrats have slammed Labour-run Waltham Forest Council for cuts to a scheme that provided home-visits to isolated older people.
5 May 2025
Wandsworth
Community
Tax credit changes will hammer 11,200 families in Wandsworth
11,200 families in Battersea and Tooting will lose out under Conservative plans to cut tax credits, with the average working...
28 Oct 2015
Tooting
Lib Dems select Alex Glassbrook to fight Tooting by-election
Local man Alex Glassbrook has just been selected to fight the Tooting by-election for the Liberal Democrats and immediately vowed...
24 May 2016
Elections
Liberal Democrats announce merged organisation for Wandsworth
The Liberal Democrats are to adopt a unified borough organisation, according to proposals agreed by the executives of Battersea...
25 Oct 2016
Westminster
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.
15 Jun 2023