It is just one week until the Local Government Reception at this Spring's Liberal Democrat Conference.
Join Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP and LGA Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Joe Harris at 8:15pm on Friday 13 March at the Riverside Room at the Novotel York.
After 16 years of Labour let down, it's time for change.
This is our manifesto for 2026: this is How To Fix Southwark.
Yesterday, our candidate Mohammed Atiq was delighted to welcome MP Layla Moran to #BordesleyGreen ward
#LibDem momentum in #Birmingham keeps growing!
#LibDems are ready to deliver the positive change our city needs 🔶
#brum #LibDem @libdems.org.uk @laylamoran.bsky.social @izzyknowles.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat run Sutton Council have passed budget that helps deliver Sutton’s future reflecting the Liberal Democrats commitment to prudence, fairness and long-term thinking, making sure we support the most vulnerable, deliver great services.
www.suttonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
The LGA calls for urgent sentencing review as court fines for fly-tipping undercut council penalties.
Analysis of the latest fly-tipping data shows that the average court fine for fly-tipping is £539, lower than average penalty councils can issue.
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Congratulations to Will Forster MP who had previously got the Government to write off £500 million of Woking Borough Council’s historic debts and has now had confirmation that the Local Government Minister will give our new West Surrey Council interim financial support.
It was great to welcome @eddavey.libdems.org.uk to #Woking to launch the @libdems.org.uk’ campaign for the West #Surrey Council elections! We will be campaigning from now until polling day on Thursday 7th May! Find out more ⬇️ www.wokinglibdems.uk/surrey-counc...
Preston council budget today. As expected Labour voted down our superb amendment.
Hopefully the last Preston budget with Labour having a majority. Labour are almost certain to lose overall control of the council in May.
Only my brilliant Lib Dem team can mathematically overtake them.
Liberal Democrat leader, Sir Ed Davey, visited Ealing on Saturday (28 February 2026) to support the party’s candidates campaigning in Walpole ward ahead of May’s local elections.
www.ealing.news/news/lib-dem...
Local Government Association Public health and PCH colleagues are delivering a LGA Lunch & Learn: Councillors as changemakers webinar on Thursday 26 March 12:00-1:00pm on the role of elected members in improving health outcomes.
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Good luck to the Liberal Democrats standing in today's by-elections:
Braintree; Coggeshall - Barry Fleet
Durham; Murton - Neil Thompson
Sevenoaks; Hextable - Ashley Wassall
Stroud; Thrupp - Raffy Chiswick
The financial situation in West Surrey is critical. It is great to see LibDems working to find a way to stabilise the new council.
Our candidates In Redhill West & Meadvale for May's Local Elections - Steve Kulka & Gemma Roulston have been out & about talking to residents about the issues affecting the town including parking & the continuing closure of the Harlequin Theatre
#Redhill #LocalElections #VoteLibDem
Talking to the residents of #YardleyEast last Saturday with our Council Group Deputy Leader, Yardley East Cllr Deborah Harries. Yardley East and #Birmingham deserve competent leadership that ensures our city is cleaner, safer and working for all residents. #LibDems offer the change our city needs 🔶
Liberal Democrat Leader of Chelmsford Council Stephen Robinson said “After several very difficult years, we finally have an opportunity to improve a number of local services that matter to residents, making our district safer, cleaner and tidier."
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The LGA’s finance offer helps councils navigate the toughest financial challenges.
From peer-led challenge to strategic reviews, the LGA’s finance offer helps councils strengthen resilience, shape budgets and plan for the future.
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Wishing everyone celebrating the festival of colours in the UK and across the world, a bright, happy and joyous #Holi.
Nice bit of late afternoon canvassing in Cadley
The anger at Labour trying to cancel the local elections is massive across the political spectrum when I canvass.
Great response on the doors for us though
Edinburgh Liberal Democrats have secured more funding for stronger local services, fair choices, and a greener future, as part of the 2026/27 Budget setting process.
www.edinburghlibdems.org/news/article...
The elections in May are a clear choice between our positive vision of the future, or division and chaos with the Conservatives and Reform.
Read more about that positive vision here:
www.suttonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
And Cllr Gemma Munday spoke about the incredible work the Council has done to protect children and boost children's services - for the benefit of families and young people across the borough.
As she says - very little else could be as powerful a reminder of our values in action.
Cllr Marian James spoke movingly on the importance of protecting and enhancing our charity, community and faith sector.
It supports local wellbeing, makes a huge difference in people's lives, and ultimately makes financial sense.
Cllr Luke Taylor MP spoke about the importance of stepping up and having the courage to deliver a serious, ambitious plan for the future.
Whilst the other parties sit on the sidelines and criticise, we always rise to meet the moment.
Cllr Jake Short spoke about our efforts to protect Sutton's families from changes to the cost of living support on offer - and how we're taking bold decisive action to make sure support continues to get to those who need it.
Sutton North's Cllr Ruth Dombey reminded us of our strong track record of not just managing our finances prudently but ensuring that we continue to provide great services focused on empowering people.
Leader of the Council Barry Lewis spoke about our bold, ambitious vision for a borough where we continue to support the most vulnerable and foster opportunity for everybody.
Lead Member for Resources Sunita Gordon introduced the budget by highlighting the values we have always taken to Sutton's finances - prudence, fairness and long term thinking.
Tonight, we have passed a budget that delivers Sutton's future.
Despite these uncertain economic times, the Sutton Lib Dems are always the ones fighting for the very best for Sutton.
Liberal Democrat Councillor David Whipp, Leader of Pendle Borough Council, said "This funding is fantastic news. It means we can invest in towns and parishes that haven't benefited from previous funding streams targeted at specific areas."
www.pendle.gov.uk/news/article...
Liberal Democrat Kingston Council has launched a Neurodiverse Charter to support local organisations to create more welcoming, accessible and supportive environments for neurodivergent people.
www.kingston.gov.uk/news/2026/bu...
