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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Liberal Democrat councillors led the way this week in opposing Labour plans to ban placards and banners from the Council chamber and prevent prospective candidates from speaking at council meetings.
NW6 Liberal Democrats have launched a survey to hear what residents think about the updated plans for the former Homebase site behind the O2 Shopping Centre.
Our proposals sought to fund additional outreach workers for rough sleepers, increase support for those in temporary accommodation, and boost efforts to combat drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.
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.
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!
Not enough is being done on providing cheaper options for residents who want EV chargers say Ealing Liberal Democrats.
Ealing Liberal Democrats dismayed at poor quality of services for residents.
Liberal Democrat Leader of the Opposition Councillor Gary Malcolm asked a number of questions concerning Warren Farm at Cabinet today. Ealing Council seems to be possibly now designating only 20 hectares from the entire 25 hectare site as a Local Nature R
Enfield Lib Dem campaigners have been leading pressure on the council to reconsider a pelican crossing on the North Circular in Enfield that is regularly used by schoolchildren.
Analysis by Enfield Liberal Democrats has revealed that 10,635 patients across North London waited more than 12 hours in hospital Accident & Emergency departments in February alone.
Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.
Pollution in The Peninsula
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WINNING LIBERAL DEMOCRATS FROM ACROSS THE UK WHO ARE TURNING THE TIDE
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.
MP candidate vows to restore trust for Chelsea & Fulham.
Philip Rader, who works at Imperial College London, says the better part of a decade is too long to wait.
Haringey Council has admitted that a 5G mast on Hornsey Cricket Club field, for which planning permission was refused, has been accidentally given the go ahead through council incompetence.
Lib Dem Parliamentary candidate for Hornsey & Friern Barnet, Dawn Barnes, has joined calls to save Whittington Hospital’s maternity unit.
Haringey Council have been accused of being asleep at the wheel after the recycling rate fell to a low not last seen since 2011/12.
Why I support the Lib Dems by Derek Hill
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.
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 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.
Local Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate to challenge Labour at the next General Election. Vikas Aggarwal won the selection vote by party members earlier this month.
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?
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.
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.
TfL's plan to cut bus services by up to a fifth will have profoundly negative impacts on the residents of Kensington & Chelsea.
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.
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.
The number of complaints made about Lambeth Council’s housing services has risen by 248% in just two years, a new report has revealed. The news came just days before a consultation on the council’s new 2023-2030 Housing Strategy closed.
Please find below the response of Lambeth Liberal Democrats to the 2023 consultation ‘A Place We Can Call Home: Lambeth Housing Strategy 2023-2030’.
Lambeth Liberal Democrats were quick to question the Council over their landmark ‘Road Danger Reduction Strategy’ after only five projects were listed in the new scheme.
Lee Green Candidate James Foulkes has been out with the Lib Dem team talking to residents about their concerns.
This is an emergency. Cancel October's planned energy bill rise to save people £1600.
"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."
Merton Council’s repeated failure to deliver on their commitments mean regeneration is long overdue and urgently needed.
The Liberal Democrats used Opposition Day in Parliament - Wednesday 23rd April - to force a vote on the government’s decision to delay vital works at hospitals in the New Hospitals Programme, including St Helier Hospital.
In January, Local Lib Dems were thrilled to attend the opening of the lift in Motspur Park station, the latest win in their decade-long campaign for step-free stations across our community.
“Disgraceful” Levelling Up snub ignores community in the London Borough of Redbridge
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has hailed the local election results as a "turning point" for his party's prospects.
New reports seen by the Southwark Liberal Democrats show that Thaxted Court and Damory House on the Abbeyfield Estate have severe structural weaknesses and “concrete cancer”.
The Labour Government yesterday confirmed the results of its so-called “fair funding” review – which was set to impose swingeing cuts to local government funding in London.
Labour have lost control of development in Southwark, and residents are the ones paying for it
Lib Dem councillors Noor, Pete and Lisa are committed to listening to residents and taking action, whether it's following up on maintenance problems, raising concerns with the council or fighting for improvements.
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.
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.
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.
Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing.
One of the streetlights on the alleyway between Murchison Road and Claude Road is broken and remains lit during the daytime.
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats were proud to join with thousands of residents in Walthamstow following the riots in August to reject the hatred and division of the far-right.
Drug taking and dealing on Trelawn Road and Colville Road as well as St Mary’s Road is still happening regularly.
Trial schemes risk becoming permanent, warn Battersea LibDems
We speak to residents about changes to street traffic.
We have dug into the impact of the closed Hammersmith bridge on residents.
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.