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.
Local Lib Dem leader Oliver Brooks says "Rachel Reeves’ budget will produce dismal growth over the next five years*
Residents complained about the lack of response from the Conservative led Council in keeping the area clean and tidy
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.
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.
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.
Bromley Council has confirmed it is in advanced negotiations to sell the Churchill Theatre building to Trafalgar Entertainment - the company that currently operates the theatre.
In a survey run by Bromley Liberal Democrats, less than half of respondents were satisfied with transport services in Bromley. The major complaint was lack of connectivity with other services and with neighbouring boroughs.
Last night the Executive Committee of Bromley Council voted to sell Community House and Beckenham Public Halls to the highest bidders, refusing to take into account any community or social value that may have been provided by the various bidders.
The Camden Liberal Democrats have selected local champion, Dr Sarah Hoyle to stand the the upcoming Frognal by-election.
Camden Liberal Democrats this passed a motion at London regional conference as we launch our campaign to save the Future of Music.
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.
A video message from Richard Howard, Liberal Democrat candidate for Croydon's first mayor.
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!
Ealing Lib Democrats welcome the news that Ealing Police force is to have a Borough Commander again.
Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.
The London Cycling Campaign kicked off their #ClimateSafeStreets event in Greenwich over the weekend, to raise awareness and showcase support for their 5th May local election asks.
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.
Philip Rader, who works at Imperial College London, says the better part of a decade is too long to wait.
Labour-run Haringey Council has been slammed by the UK’s housing watchdog (ombudsman) for a “culture of apathy and acceptance of poor practice” in its dealings with council tenants and leaseholders.
For the second successive by-election, Haringey Liberal Democrats are celebrating success after more than doubling their share of the vote in Hermitage & Gardens.
Haringey Council has been accused of using a technicality in order to agree a contract which will rent out Finsbury Park for 5 years without undergoing any scrutiny.
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
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.
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.
TfL's plan to cut bus services by up to a fifth will have profoundly negative impacts on the residents of Kensington & Chelsea.
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 Lambeth Liberal Democrat Group have written an open letter to the Council, calling on them to address the concerns expressed by a large number of residents about the Brockwell Live events over the bank holiday weekend.
A disabled Lambeth resident is being forced to pay an extra £243.60 per month after Lambeth council doubled down on its decision to hike communal heating charges by 350 percent.
Lambeth Liberal Democrats have called for Thames Water to be overhauled following an overdue apology for sewage dumping.
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."
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.
Update on future use of Wilson Hospital in Mitcham for community health use.
The Liberal Democrats have pushed the Labour Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to reconsider his decision to drop plans to extend the London Trams network from Colliers Wood, through Merton to Sutton should more funding become available.
Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves...
Southwark Liberal Democrats have written to Sadiq Khan, Labour Mayor of London, demanding certainty about the future of Walworth’s police front counter.
Southwark Liberal Democrats have written to the Council Leader proposing a cross-party motion to the next Council Assembly that would commit the council to divesting from its pension fund any company complicit in the “humanitarian disaster” in Gaza
The Arica House major works project, which overspent by £1.3 million, is now set to see similar external investigations conducted that Devon Mansions and Canada Estate underwent, after years of pressure from residents and Liberal Democrats.
The local community has come together to help care for Wallington Library Gardens.
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.
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.
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.
Barts NHS Trust waiting lists have hit 118,897, up from 111,132 when Rishi Sunak made his pledge to cut them at the start of last year. Waltham Forest Lib Dems have called for the government to reverse its NHS spending cuts.
£124,175,118 is needed to clear Whipps Cross Hospital's repair backlog, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has found.
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have slammed local MPs for not supporting a compensation scheme for swimmers who get sick from sewage.
Battersea residents unhappy about road rage incidents
Wandsworth includes some of London’s most polluted ‘hotspots’. The Council needs to get serious about it
Residents aid refugees fleeing the war
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.
