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
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 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
Rubbish, antisocial behaviour and lack of care from Tory Bexley Council
Residents complained about the lack of response from the Conservative led Council in keeping the area clean and tidy
26 Mar 2024
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
North London council faces pressure to quash hardware store's plans to start selling alcohol
Cllr Georgiou believes the area already has ‘more than its fair share of issues’ due to the number of venues where people can buy alcohol and is calling for the plan to be thrown out.
AS
25 Jan 2024
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
Have your say: consultation on housing allocation scheme
Bromley Council has opened a consultation on proposed changes to its housing allocation scheme, which determines how social housing is allocated and let across the Borough.
10 Nov 2023
Churchill Theatre Site – Sale and Redevelopment Confirmed
After months of secrecy, Bromley's Conservative Executive Committee has finally admitted that they are going to dispose of the freehold of the Theatre and Library so it can be redeveloped.
9 Nov 2023
Beckenham MP Bob Stewart found guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence
Conservative MP for Beckenham, Bob Stewart has today been found guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence when he told an activist to “go back to Bahrain” in December 2022. He has been fined £600 plus costs.
3 Nov 2023
Camden
Camden
Camden Lib Dems pass London motion "A Fair Deal for Musicians"
Camden Liberal Democrats this passed a motion at London regional conference as we launch our campaign to save the Future of Music.
26 Feb 2024
Camden
Press Coverage: Camden New Journal highlights musical launch
The CNJ included a brief note in last week's edition highlighting the campaign launch event , and directing people to Charlie's TikTok to find out why he thinks its worth running.
28 Mar 2024
Camden
Press Coverage: CNJ Intro Interview with Charlie Clinton, Holborn & St Pancras Parliamentary Candidate
Following our PPC selection announcement for Holborn & St Pancras the Camden New Journal did a deep dive interview to introduce our candidate, Charlie Clinton, to their readers.
11 Jan 2024
Croydon
Richard Howard
A message from Richard Howard - our candidate to be Croydon's first mayor
A video message from Richard Howard, Liberal Democrat candidate for Croydon's first mayor.
1 May 2022
Claire Bonham
Historic Lib Dem win as party surges in polls
Voters in Croydon have backed the Liberal Democrats in last week's council elections, with over 35,000 votes for our candidates across the borough.
11 May 2022
Claire Bonham
Cllr Claire Bonham: My first two months
It’s been a whirlwind couple of months since the declaration in Trinity School – a lot of my initial time has been put into understanding the various roles and responsibilities of the council, which is very different when you are on the inside to the outside!
12 Aug 2022
Ealing
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
6 Feb 2023
Crime & Policing
Lib Dems welcome change in Policing
Ealing Lib Democrats welcome the news that Ealing Police force is to have a Borough Commander again.
6 Feb 2023
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
Thank you to our candidates and supporters
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WINNING LIBERAL DEMOCRATS FROM ACROSS THE UK WHO ARE TURNING THE TIDE
22 May 2022
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
Comment: Fusion Contract Termination
Response to the news that Haringey Council has given Fusion Lifestyle 12 months notice to terminate their management of the borough's leisure centres.
HLD
19 Oct 2023
Haringey Liberal Democrats launch local Bank Hub petition
Following the closure of a series of local bank branches, local Liberal Democrats call for the introduction of a local high-street bank hub.
HLD
5 Oct 2023
Two BT Phoneboxes Removed from Hornsey Town Hall
BT have, this morning, removed two of the four phoneboxes in front of Hornsey Town Hall on Crouch End Broadway.
HLD
8 Aug 2023
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
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
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
Lambeth Lib Dems Secure Free Access to Leisure Centres for Asylum Seekers
Asylum Seekers living in Lambeth are eligible for 12 months free off-peak access to Active Lambeth leisure facilities, following a successful campaign by Lambeth Liberal Democrats.
15 Aug 2023
Lambeth Liberal Democrats call for measures to protect Waterloo residents from HGVs
Today, Councillor Donna Harris, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Opposition Group on Lambeth Council has called on Lambeth’s Labour Council to take urgent action on the so-called ‘Waterloop’ through Short Street and Ufford Street in Waterloo & South Bank wa
2 Aug 2023
Lambeth Labour dilute pledges to support asylum seekers
Lambeth Labour vetoed Liberal Democrat proposals to improve food inspections, mental health support, and access to Active Lambeth leisure centres for asylum seekers living in the Borough last night, at a meeting of Lambeth’s Full Council.
13 Jul 2023
Lewisham
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
"We are all deeply mourning the profound loss of a great monarch who served our country so faithfully all her life and who was loved the world over."
13 Dec 2022
Merton
Merton's missing street trees
Merton's missing street trees will not be completely replaced until 2035
27 Mar 2024
Merton's budget council 2024
The annual budget is the major decision a Council makes each year, as it highlights the main priorities the Council has for the coming year – for existing and new services, and Council cuts.
7 Mar 2024
Merton's schools set to receive a £5.1m cut to spending power
Merton's schools are set to be hit with a £5.1m cut to spending power in 2024/25. The cut will equate to a £210 fall in funding per pupil
29 Jan 2024
Newham, Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
Software Update!
Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves...
17 Jan 2023
Southwark
£1,000 of taxpayer cash spent on Labour Council Leader’s resignation party
A freedom of information request has revealed that taxpayers coughed up £1,088.52 for former Southwark Council Leader Cllr Keiron Williams’ resignation party, held in July.
11 Aug 2025
Fight to save Walworth’s 24/7 police front counter “not over”, say Southwark Lib Dems
Southwark Liberal Democrats have reacted to the news that Walworth’s police front counter – the last in Southwark – is not one of the 18 set to close entirely across London following their campaign to save it.
7 Aug 2025
More Major Works Scandals Need Investigating, Say Lib Dems
Southwark Liberal Democrats have formally asked that the issues on the Chilton Grove Estate are formally looked at by OSC, following the damning reports into the Canada Estate, Devon Mansions, and Kirby Estate major works scandals.
6 Aug 2025
Sutton
Bobby Dean
Put Fans Back at the Heart of Football says Local MP Bobby
Bobby Dean MP, championed Lib Dem plans to put fans right back at the heart of our national game by making more live football available on free-to-air television and giving fans a proper say in the running of their clubs.
16 Jul 2025
Local News
Council rejects plans for more mopeds in Wallington
Lib Dem-led Sutton Council has rejected proposals to convert loading bays on Wallington High Street into additional moped parking spaces.
15 Jul 2025
Local News
Community cares for Wallington Library Gardens
The local community has come together to help care for Wallington Library Gardens.
15 Jul 2025
Tower Hamlets
D3 Bus Saved!
Thank you so much to all who signed our petition to save the D3 bus route. Over a thousand of you signed the petition, which was successful in gaining local media coverage and which the local Liberal Democrats presented to the London Assembly in September.
4 Dec 2022
Twickenham and Richmond
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
Almost five thousand patients in Barts Health NHS Trust waited over 24 hours to be admitted to hospital at A&E last year
4,926 patients waited over 24 hours at A&E before being admitted to hospital at Barts Health NHS Trust last year, Liberal Democrat Freedom of Information (FOI) requests have revealed.
12 Apr 2024
Budget a “desperate deception” as families in Waltham Forest face soaring bills
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have labelled the Chancellor’s budget announcement today a “desperate deception”, with income tax bills still set to rise for local people.
6 Mar 2024
213,597 four week waits for a GP appointment in North East London last year
North East London saw a 8% rise in four week waits for GP appointments last year when compared to 2022, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
29 Feb 2024
Wandsworth
Housing
Govt planning system changes won't help
We condemn plans to reform the planning system that will do nothing to alleviate the housing crisis in Wandsworth.
10 Aug 2020
Tooting
Success in fight for Disabled Mobility
Wandsworth Council has responded to our concerns over access to Tooting Common
24 Aug 2020
Safer streets
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods mishandled
We call on Wandsworth Council to release data on trials
14 Sep 2020
Westminster
Westminster and City of London MP urged to back puppy smuggling bill
Westminster and City of London Liberal Democrats are demanding that Nickie Aiken, Conservative MP, back a bill to end puppy smuggling in the UK.
12 Jun 2023
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.
14 Jun 2023
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