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.
John Lewis has held their final consultation session for local residents about their plans to build tower blocks for rental flats on the site of Waitrose at Bromley South.
On the morning of Saturday 10 June over 100 trees were illegally felled in a local field that is widely used by dog walkers. The field contained many 20-year-old oak trees and was a haven for bats and birds, such as kingfishers and woodpeckers.
Bromley’s air quality monitors have turned red today, indicating that pollution levels are particularly high and will remain high for the next three days.
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.
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!
Lib Dem London Assembly Member Backs Calls for Warren Farm to Stay Rewilded
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
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.
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.
The independent report into Haringey Council’s historic property dealings has been released, resulting in 12 recommendations for...
Haringey Liberal Democrats have welcomed the changes from Transport for London to reduce the speed limit on all TfL owned roads...
Yesterday’s (27th March) meeting of Haringey full council saw Labour councillors reject a proposed Liberal Democrat scheme which...
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 Democrat team will be campaigning alongside our friends from Richmond Council to win in Isleworth.
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.
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.
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.
Last month, Lambeth Council consulted residents over controversial changes to parking fees. As a result, Lambeth residents face up to a 385% hike in new parking charges, impacting low-income households the hardest!
Labour-run Lambeth Council is facing calls for a full independent inquiry into awarding a £170,000 contract to artificial intelligence start-up AskPorter.
Labour-run Lambeth Council is facing calls to create an Emergency Fund to offset rising heating costs.
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 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.
Lib Dem Cllr Paul Kohler has spoken out against Merton Council's decision to approve controversial plans to build on parts of Wimbledon Park. The plans would see a new 10 storey stadium, a maintenance complex and over 9km of roads.
Merton Council has finally confirmed that the AELTC's planning application to build an industrial scale tennis complex on Wimbledon Park will be heard by Merton's Planning Committee on Thursday 26 October.
“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.
Southwark Council is set to spend £5 million on the “Bakerloop” bus service, which mirrors the proposed route of the Bakerloo Line Extension.
Southwark Council has today (15th September) announced that the council’s pension fund will take steps to divest from companies profiteering from activities within conflict zones and countries linked to genocide
Liberal Democrats have called for Southwark Council to offer council tax exemption for households where someone is facing end-of-life treatment, with 31% of working adults dying in poverty in Southwark – the 7th highest rate in London.
Bobby Dean MP questioned Treasury Minister Emma Reynolds MP over reports that the Government plans to ease bank ring-fencing rules, potentially posing a risk to people's savings.
Bobby Dean, Liberal Democrat MP for Carshalton and Wallington, has reiterated his support for the immediate recognition of Palestine.
Bobby has slammed the regulator Ofcom for “letting Royal Mail off the hook” after they today (10th July) announced that they would allow the company to abandon second-class deliveries on a Saturday and cut them back throughout t
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.
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have announced their candidates for the upcoming general election, scheduled for 4th July 2024.
New figures released by the Environment Agency have shown that Thames Water which covers Waltham Forest discharged sewage a staggering 16,990 times last year, a 112% rise compared to in 2022.
13% of burglaries in London went unattended by the Metropolitan police last year, despite a government promise to attend all of them, an investigation by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
Cost of living crisis bites
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.