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Finchley Church End By-Election

James Goldman has been chosen to be the Lib Dem candidate in the Finchley Church End by-election.

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.

North London council leader accused of 'stifling democracy' by making it harder to challenge decisions

The move was described as 'deeply disturbing’ by Anton Georgiou, our Liberal Democrats group leader, who claims the change would make it easier for the council to ‘silence residents that don’t agree’.

Scrutiny at Brent Council

Brent Council's Labour leader has proposed to increase the number of councillor's required to sign a call-in request. Cllr Anton Georgiou has sent the following message to Debra Norman, Corporate Director of Governance at Brent Council.

Fire at Tower Block at St Mark's Square 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.

Construction work to restart on halted housing project at York Rise, Orpington

Bromley Council have agreed to spend an additional £4.8 million to finish construction at the York Rise development near Orpington Station after the contractors originally appointed have gone into administration. 

Congratulations to Cllr Charlie Clinton!

Congratulations to Charlie Clinton, the former Parliamentary Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat Councillor for Alperton.

Lib Dem Leader Sir Ed Davey Celebrates Flick Rea’s 50 Years of Public Service

The Camden Liberal Democrats were honoured to welcome party leader Sir Ed Davey to a special celebration marking former councillor Flick Rea’s remarkable 50 years of public service on 30 January.

Council tax bombshell

Croydon's Conservative Mayor and 33 councillors have voted for the biggest Council Tax rise in Britain - a massive 15% increase.

Building community in Cousldon

Gill Hickson and John Jefkins are committed to our area and supporting local people in Coulsdon.

Liberal Democrats appalled at sell off of the Michael Flanders Centre in Acton

Liberal Democrat Councillor Andrew Steed has challenged Ealing Labour on this issue and the lack of transparency.

Ealing Labour sets aside a decade of dithering in Southfield after Lib Dem action!

Local engagement in Southfield ward by Liberal Democrats and residents has driven forward agreement for a new crossing on Southfield Road and local resurfacing schemes around the borough.

Greenwich Councillor Chris Lloyd joins the Liberal Democrats

Former Labour Councillor Chris Lloyd has joined the Liberal Democrats, becoming the Lib Dems’ first councillor in Greenwich since 2010.

Rob Blackie campaigns to limit the impact of "Sadiq Khan’s Motorway"

Lib Dem Mayoral candidate, Rob Blackie, says “Only the Liberal Democrats have a serious plan to clean up the mess left by the Mayor in Silvertown.”

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.

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.

Gas Outage in N10

There has been an incident in N10, where the flow of gas into 3000 properties was disrupted earlier this week.

Haringey adult social care services ‘require improvement’

Following a report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Haringey has been handed a grade of 'requires improvement'. Of the nine areas measured, seven require improvement and just two are good.

Harrow shows its strength in unity 

Potential disruption in Harrow 7th August 2024

Call for peace, calm and respect in these turbulent times.

Boris Johnson Resigns

Boris Johnson finally resigns as MP for Uxbridge & South Ruislip. Blaise Baquiche is now fighting for election.

School Safety Suppressed

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.

Islington Liberal Democrats Select Rebecca Jones as their London North East constituency candidate for the London Assembly

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

Islington Liberal Democrats choose Terry Stacy as their candidate for Islington South and Finsbury

Islington Liberal Democrats have announced that Terry Stacy MBE, has been selected as their General Election candidate for Islington South and Finsbury.

Police: Come back to our communities

No fully functional police stations, rising anti-social behaviour, residents hiring private security. Something has to change!!!

Reopen our Police Station

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.

Michael Gove issues third letter exposing housing maladministration in Lambeth

New findings have revealed a disturbing pattern of neglect in response to a vulnerable resident's complaint about pests and leaks. Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing Association (MTVH) is the landlord of the property in question.

Lambeth housing complaints up 248% in two years

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.

Catford residents let down by Network Rail

Lib Dem campaigner Diana Cashin has finally been updated by Thameslink Railway over the long delays to completing the new lifts at Catford station.

Asthma rates increase across Lewisham post-LTN

On the anniversary of Ella’s death there is clear evidence that childhood asthma is increasing on our polluted main roads.

Merton Lib Dems call for town centre police teams

The Merton Liberal Democrats, backed by Paul Kohler MP, have launched a borough-wide campaign and petition calling for the return of visible, dedicated policing in town centres across Merton.

Fury as Siobhain McDonagh refuses to condemn disability benefit cuts despite 87% claimants at risk of losing out in Mitcham & Morden

Merton’s Liberal Democrats have slammed Siobhain McDonagh for refusing to come out against the Government’s cuts to disability benefits.

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

Lib Dems launch petition to save Southwark’s last police front counter

Southwark Liberal Democrats have launched a petition to save Walworth Police Station’s front counter, warning that its closure would leave the borough without any place where residents can speak to the police in person. 

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.

New proposal to improve parking at The Circle

Councillors have been working with local businesses and the Council to try to improve the parking situation at The Circle.

Richmond Lib Dems Invest Record Amount in Improving Roads and Pavements

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.

Richmond’s Lib Dem Council tackles Conservative cost-of- living crisis with continued £3 million support for residents this winter

Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting residents struggling with the Tory government’s cost of living crisis.

Calls to Restore Trees

Residents are raising concerns over the loss of many mature trees across Grove Green.

Hope for a Lasting Peace in Gaza

The Liberal Democrats continue to call for a two state solution to be fully implemented and the borders restored to the agreed 1967 borders.

Resident survey results for Southfields published

We spoke to hundreds of residents in one Wandsworth ward - and this is what they told us

Anyone for tennis? Queue here

AELTC expansion the focus of Wimbledon Action Day

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.

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.