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
Tudor Griffiths is the Lib Dem Candidate for the Hayes and Coney Hall By-election
The Liberal Democrats have announced that their candidate for the Hayes and Coney Hall by-election on 7th December will be local resident Tudor Griffiths. Tudor and his family have lived in Hayes for over 20 years.
29 Oct 2023
Liberal Democrat Councillors lobby for improvements at the Public Transport Liaison Group Meeting
The meeting was attended by representatives from Southeastern, Network Rail, Transport for London, Stagecoach, GoAhead, a London Taxi representative - a great opportunity for Lib Dem Councillors to get stuck in on transport issues residents raise with us.
21 Oct 2023
Conservatives Dismiss Lib Dem Demands for Increased Public Toilet Provision in Bromley
Bromley Lib Dems’ proposal to the Council to increase and improve public toilet provision across the borough was voted down by Conservative Councillors at the Council meeting on 16th October 2023.
19 Oct 2023
Camden
Camden
Candidate launches campaign for Holborn & St Pancras by blowing his own trumpet
Our Parliamentary Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras, Charlie Clinton, has launched his campaign to take on Keir Starmer by literally blowing his own trumpet at his launch event in March.
17 Mar 2024
Camden Borough
Camden Lib Dems Submit Budget Amendment
The Lib Dem group on Camden council submitted a budget amendment focused on tackling the climate crisis, supporting the homeless, and ensuring more children get access to music education in schools.
4 Mar 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
Haringey Opposition launches Finsbury Park petition
Following months of neglect and destruction, Haringey Liberal Democrats are calling for management of Finsbury Park to be taken out of Haringey Council’s hands, and control given to an Independent Community Trust.
HLD
22 Aug 2023
Haringey AGAIN criticised over complaint handling
The Local Government Ombudsman has criticised Haringey once again for its poor performance in handling complaints. The council has failed to comply with some of the Ombudsman’s recommendations for the fourth year in a row.
HLD
3 Aug 2023
Haringey agrees to expand free period product provision
After a motion brought by the Liberal Democrats, Haringey Council has unanimously agreed to expand the provision of free period products in all council owned buildings.
HLD
18 Jul 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 lead the charge for Asylum Seekers’ Right to Work
Lambeth Liberal Democrats have tabled a Council Motion demanding improved support for the 571 asylum seekers being cared for in the Borough.
11 Jul 2023
Lambeth Labour Play Political Games With Tree Cover
Lambeth Liberal Democrats can reveal that, despite their claims to the contrary, Labour-run Lambeth Council is not working to the benefit of all residents when it comes to cleaning up our air and improving the built environment.
29 Jun 2023
Lib Dem Councillors Join Lambeth’s Spectacular Windrush Procession
On Thursday, the Lambeth Lib Dem Council Group proudly attended the vibrant procession to Windrush Square in Brixton, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush in the UK.
27 Jun 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
Specialist cancer care services for children should be kept at St George’s rather than move to St Thomas's
Local Liberal Democrats have called for specialist cancer care for children to be maintained and expanded at St George’s Hospital in Tooting.
20 Dec 2023
Consultation on changes to parking charges for 2024 - Response from the Liberal Democrats in Merton
The Liberal Democrats believe that the consultation on changes to parking charges for 2024 misses several opportunities for positive change for both Merton residents and the environment.
13 Dec 2023
NHS confirms Wilson Hospital for new health and wellbeing hub
Update on future use of Wilson Hospital in Mitcham for community health use.
3 Dec 2023
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
Liberal Democrats Back School Recycling Campaign With Petition
To mark the end of Love Parks Week, the Southwark Liberal Democrats have launched a petition backing a campaign from local school children to install recycling bins in Southwark Park, following letters they had written to the council.
1 Aug 2025
London Assembly Member Joins Campaign to Save Police Presence in Southwark
Liberal Democrat Gareth Roberts, who sits on the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee, has backed Southwark Liberal Democrats’ campaigns to save Canada Water police hub and the 24/7 police front counter in Walworth.
31 Jul 2025
Major works scandals just the tip of the iceberg, say “horrified” councillors
The long-awaited investigations into the major works scandals at three estates came to Southwark's housing scrutiny commission last night, which saw residents and councillors tear into the council’s repeated failure to stem systemic incompetence
29 Jul 2025
Sutton
Local News
Lib Dems work with the police for a safer Wallington
Liberal Democrat Councillors have been working with the police to see a more visible presence in Wallington town centre both as a deterrent and to spot criminal activity.
15 Jul 2025
Local News
Beloved Elm Pond to be restored to its former glory
Elm Pond is to get a full makeover thanks to a successful bid for funding by your local Liberal Democrat Councillors and the Sutton Parks Team.
15 Jul 2025
Local News
Wrythe Green pedestrian safety improved
New ‘raised table’ crossings have been installed around Wrythe Green and its shops, making it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross.
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
Holocaust memorial day
On this solemn day of remembrance for the victims of the holocaust, I recall my own family history. My Grandma was a German Jew from the historic city of Aachen.
5 May 2024
Why Putin’s Russia must not be allowed to win the war in Ukraine
It has been two years to the day since the illegal and immoral invasion of Ukraine by Putin’s Russia, yet events in Gaza have relegated this vital conflict in Eastern Europe down the global political and media agenda.
24 Feb 2024
Dental plan “too little too late” for 236,807 children not seen by an NHS dentist in North East London
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have slammed the Government’s new dental plan as figures show 236,807 children in North East London had not been seen by an NHS dentist in 12 months.
19 Feb 2024
Wandsworth
Safer streets
Traffic Schemes: Thorough Consultation, Better Communication Needed
Trial schemes risk becoming permanent, warn Battersea LibDems
6 Oct 2020
Safer streets
Street survey - reporting back
We speak to residents about changes to street traffic.
25 Oct 2020
Roads
Gridlock in Putney
We have dug into the impact of the closed Hammersmith bridge on residents.
14 Nov 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