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.
We have set-up a petition to the council to Consult and to Listen to concerns of local residents and businesses about the impact of increasing the number of "Large" Events at Wembley Stadium.
Fresh from standing as our GLA constituency candidate for Brent and Harrow, Jonny Singh will be standing for the Liberal Democrats in the new Brent East constituency covering Willesden Green, Dollis Hill, Cricklewood and Mapesbury, and surrounding areas.
Paul Lorber, long standing local campaigner, will be standing for the Liberal Democrats for the new Brent West constituency covering Sudbury, Alperton, Wembley, Kingsbury and surrounding areas.
Bromley Council have published more information about the timing of the move of Central Library to the Top Shop building including an unexpected period when the library will be closed.
The Liberal Democrats are asking the Labour Government to rethink their proposals to means test the Winter Fuel Payment which will impact over 45,000 local pensioners in Bromley.
A fire broke out on the balcony of a flat on the 10th floor of Varney Court in St Mark's Square, Bromley in the morning of Thursday 15th August. All residents were safely evacuated and the emergency services extinguished the fire by midday.
Camden’s Labour Council has agreed “in principle” to buy the O2 Shopping Centre, car park and former Homebase site on a temporary basis, in a bid to overcome blockages to redevelopment.
Scott Emery announces his decision not to seek selection as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Hampstead and Highgate, expressing gratitude for past support and reaffirming his commitment to the party’s continued success.
In a powerful letter published in last week’s Camden New Journal, Belsize ward councillor Judy Dixey highlighted the struggles faced by dedicated volunteer groups like Streets Kitchen, who provide vital support for rough sleepers where the council falls s
The Liberal Democrats have selected their four candidates for the forthcoming General Election.
Croydon's Conservative Mayor and 33 councillors have voted for the biggest Council Tax rise in Britain - a massive 15% increase.
Gill Hickson and John Jefkins are committed to our area and supporting local people in Coulsdon.
Ealing Liberal Democrats demanded an independent review into the Lammas Park fiasco where the council was trying to build a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS). Local residents have been left with a largely unusable park for a period of at least two
Ealing Liberal Democrats are very disappointed but not shocked that Ealing Labour have not learned lessons with its contractors.
Ealing’s Lib Dem Opposition have worked hard to challenge the New Local Plan.
Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.
Greenwich Borough Lib Dem Councillor working for local residents in West Thamesmead
Greenwich Lib Dems hold a thank you event for campaigners after the party doubles their London seats from 3 to 6, in their biggest nationwide success for over 100 years
Former Labour Councillor Chris Lloyd has joined the Liberal Democrats, becoming the Lib Dems’ first councillor in Greenwich since 2010.
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.
Opposition Lib Dem councillors have expressed concern at the news that the Far East Consortium (FEC) have sold Hornsey Town Hall to the Cayman Islands-based AMTD Group overnight and what it means for the future of the project.
Haringey Labour yesterday passed their budget, including accepting a £37 million bailout from government but rejected Lib Dem amendments which would have created more oversight of the council’s finances, and reduced the amount which needed to be borrowed.
New data from Uswitch Energy has revealed that Haringey is the UK’s most complained about local authority when it comes to damp and mould.
In response to the autumn budget the Harrow LibDems say that local social care is being left behind.
Call for peace, calm and respect in these turbulent times.
Ruislip, Northwood & Pinner MP David Simmonds didn't even bother turning up to either the debate or the vote yesterday on partygate and parliamentary integrity. In my view, he doesn't care.
Boris Johnson finally resigns as MP for Uxbridge & South Ruislip. Blaise Baquiche is now fighting for election.
David Simmonds votes along with 295 of his Conservative colleagues to block the release of a report into the condition of the country's schools.
Rebecca, the Liberal Democrat candidate in the Hillrise council by-election on 2 May, is a keen cyclist who has cycled to work in London for many years. She supports active travel policies that make it easier for people to walk or cycle around London.
Health charity worker Rebecca is originally from Yorkshire, but has lived in Islington since 2009. She lives with her partner and young son on a City of London corporation estate where they are leaseholders.
Islington Liberal Democrats have announced that Rebecca Jones has been selected as their London North East constituency candidate in the elections for the London Assembly which will take place on 2nd May
A round up of everything going on in the development of Earl's Court
No fully functional police stations, rising anti-social behaviour, residents hiring private security. Something has to change!!!
Twenty years ago there were four police stations serving our borough. Now, three have closed their doors for good and RBKC Met Police are now based at Hammersmith Police station.
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.
Lambeth Lib Dems continue to call for Lambeth Council to publish all relevant data on the impact of the current Streatham Wells trial
All four of South London’s Inner-London Boroughs saw recycling rates fall in 2022/23, Government data has revealed.
Teachers, doctors, and small businesses are being threatened with astronomical permit price hikes to allow them to park at work, under proposals made by Lambeth Council.
Lewisham Liberal Democrats recognise that street parking is a real problem for many people (including residents in some roads within existing CPZs). However recognising a problem exists does not mean the only solution is what Lewisham Council is proposing.
Almost all the Council's statistics are based on averages, and this masks the very serious peaks of polluting traffic at certain times of day in all those roads that have been sacrificed to the LTN.
Lib Dem campaigner Diana Cashin has finally been updated by Thameslink Railway over the long delays to completing the new lifts at Catford station.
Lib Dems slam Labour for misleading public over St Helier Hospital funding. Labour councillors admitted the £12m figure they claimed as a win is not the full picture, with the real figure potentially as low as £3m new money.
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The number of homeless children in Merton has risen to its highest level on record, with 1,020 children now living in temporary accommodation – a 10% increase since the start of the year.
Lib Dems demand action as Labour stalls on £15M community investment and Walking & Cycling Strategy
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Liberal Democrat councillors have allocated £300,000 of investment into almost 30 playgrounds in North Bermondsey, Borough and Bankside, and Surrey Docks.
Southwark Liberal Democrats have backed the petition opposing the Labour government’s introduction of mandatory Digital ID cards.
Southwark Liberal Democrats have written to the Leader of the Council proposing a cross-party motion that would condemn the Israeli Government’s actions in Gaza as a genocide, and call for action at a local, national, and international level.
During a Parliamentary debate on the Global Plastic Treaty, Bobby Dean MP described plastic pollution as a “totemic issue” for the next generation, mentioning the “passionate” letters he received form a Year 4 class at the Culvers House Primary School.
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.
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.
The Richmond Liberal Democrats have been relentless in their lobbying of central government to end the freeze on Local Housing Allowance (LHA). It appears that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has listened to them in his Autumn Statement.
Richmond’s Liberal Democrat-run Council is investing nearly £7m to bring much-needed new youth and community facilities to Ham.
Richmond’s Lib Dem Council is investing more than ever before to keep its roads and pavements in good condition and reverse years of Tory neglect.
If you live near Durban Road, you may have noticed a significant number of potholes on the approach to Billet Road.
Labour councillors have voted to cut support for those needing council tax relief.
Residents are raising concerns over the loss of many mature trees across Grove Green.
Small print of Chancellor’s Autumn Statement shows rocks ahead
We spoke to hundreds of residents in one Wandsworth ward - and this is what they told us
AELTC expansion the focus of Wimbledon Action Day
Edward Lucas stands up to a sinister government ban on outside experts with critical views.
In 2022 alone, 163,226 incidents of anti-social behaviour in London went unattended by a police officer.
Fury that Government intends to break its promise to rebuild St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington by 2030.