Pride Month 2025

So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.

Aylesbury LibDems stands full slate of candidates for 2025 local elections

Today, Friday 28th March, Aylesbury Liberal Democrats handed in nomination papers for a full slate of candidates to contest all the wards in Aylesbury up for election on Buckinghamshire Council elections on Thursday 1st May.

Lib Dems Celebrate with our Hindu communities

Today marks the start of 9 days of Hindu festivals. The Liberal Democrats embrace every community and wish you all a wonderful Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Ram Navmi!

More funding for frontline services

With an average increase of just 10p per week, Liberal Democrat/ Independent run Basingstoke and Deane will have one of the lowest council tax rates in Hampshire, and most of the country. The 2025/6 budget was approved by full council in February.

Barlow’s Park Gets Greener

Work has started at the community football ground in Silchester Road, Tadley to change from gas to renewable energy

Discussion Group - May 2025

Paul Ferguson, Chief Reporter at the Petersfield Post will be our guest speaker.

Discussion Group - March 2025

Electoral Reform: Why is the UK (except Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) still using First Past The Post in elections? What are the alternatives?

No County Vote as Conservatives Avoid YOU!

No County Vote as Conservatives Avoid YOU!

Splash Time!

Lib Dem campaigner Mark Harding takes a look at how the Fleming Park paddling pool is proceeding.

20 is plenty

Help keep our schoolkids safe

Your team for 2025-26

Fareham's Lib Dem Council group have appointed their spokesmen for the coming year.

The need for SEND reform

Alex Brewer MP responds to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) briefing.

Alex Brewer MP elected to the Women and Equalities Select Committee

Alex's appointment to this significant role in Parliament will enable her to use her professional and personal experience to the benefit of many in her constituency and beyond.

Havant Borough Councillors back motion to join the objectors of the Aquind Interconnector project

This week, councillors from Havant Borough Council voted to join forces with the other objectors to the proposals by Aquind to build the High Voltage Direct Current electricity interconnector.

Havant's Conservative MP Alan Mak votes against plan to keep abusers and murderers locked up

The statutory instrument was meant to close loopholes in the government’s SDS40 early release scheme that saw perpetrators of these dangerous offenders released from prison early.

Victory for Wendover! Controversial HS2 Access Plan Rejected

Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville Liberal Democrats have welcomed the news that the HS2 planning application to use South Street and Dobbins Lane as a construction route has been refused.

The Long CON: How the Conservatives have suffocated local councils and left you footing the bill

Last year, it was revealed that Bucks Council is burdened with £300 million in debt. Other estimates suggest that £500 million is needed to bring our roads up to scratch. The numbers don’t lie: the Tories have lost control of Buckinghamshire's finances.

City councillor encourages residents to get cycling during Bike Week

Lib Dem Councillor Marie Bradburn is encouraging residents across the city to get cycling to celebrate Bike Week 2025.

Award-winning mental health charity receives financial boost from City Councillor

MKBAA Charity of the Year 2025 WINNER has received a financial boost from a local Lib Dem councillor.

Lib Dems demand fair representation and slam Tory hypocrisy on Hythe Ferry

Following a disastrous night for the Conservatives, who lost control of 15 councils across England, the Liberal Democrats are calling for a more democratic and balanced approach to local government - including here in the New Forest.

Lib Dems back campaign to reinstate 1 hour free parking in Lymington High Street

Lib Dems in Lymington and Pennington are supporting a campaign run by local business owners to reinstate the 1 hour free parking period in Lymington High Street. The free parking period was reduced to 20 minutes when meters were introduced in 2021.

Oxfordshire MPs call for regulator to step in as Royal Mail delivery targets missed

Liberal Democrat MPs are calling for urgent improvements at Royal Mail as a third of first-class post arrives late.

Freddie van Mierlo MP Backs Stronger Action on HGVs in Henley: Calls for Experimental Traffic Order to Protect Residents and Roads

Hampshire County Council push for Pompey-Southampton Merger

Local journalists have unveiled bombshell plan by Hampshire County Council to push government to merge Portsmouth and Southampton.

Cllr Steve Pitt's Armed Forces Day Message

Armed Forces Day is about the whole community coming together to have fun but also an opportunity to remind ourselves just how important the forces community are to our city.

Lib Dem Councillor Meri O’Connell hails free school meals ‘victory’ as over 10,000 children in Reading are set to benefit

The Government has finally heeded Liberal Democrat calls to expand free school meals, which Lib Dems have long called for.

Reading Lib Dems slam poor treatment of Homes for Reading Tenants

Reading Liberal Democrats are calling for Reading Borough Council to apologise for their treatment of Homes for Reading tenants being made homeless by the council

Improving our area

Working with Rushmoor to improve the litter collection around the business areas in North Camp

Local Government Reorganisation.

Local Government Reorganisation. We are concerned about the possibility that local representation will be reduced. We are calling for parish or town councils to be considered.

Sewage dumps by Thames Water doubled last year

Lib Dems win 3 seats in Gerrards Cross

The Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives are neck and neck in South Bucks as we win 3 seats in the Gerrards Cross Town Council by-election.

Lib Dems demand Labour apologise to pensions who have suffered because Labour cut their Winter fuel Payments

Lib Dems' campaign against Labour for cutting pensioners' Winter Fuel Payments: in Parliament & Slough - Lib Dem Cllr Frank O'Kelly's Council motion in Sept criticised Labour's cut that hit 11,216 Slough pensioners (photo:Frank cleaning up his ward)

Cippenham Focus 42 - Cippenham Village edition: Successes for residents and Cllr Frank O'kelly

Latest news & action from Frank O'Kelly, Lib Dem councillor- successfully campaigning with residents to: help save Cippenham library, get the mast removed from Ivy Crescent, help remove the Council block on the gurdwara access point, clean Deerwood Park

Cllr Matt Bunday Joins the Southampton Liberal Democrats

The Liberal Democrat Group on Southampton City Council has gained a new member, as Cllr Matt Bunday formally joins the party following his resignation from Labour. His move increases the number of Liberal Democrat councillors to six...

Southampton Lib Dems Confirm 2026 Candidates for Bassett, Shirley and Swaythling

The Liberal Democrats have confirmed their candidates for the 2026 City Council elections in three wards where the party already holds a seat — building on recent gains and aiming to strengthen their presence in key areas across Southampton.

 Lee Dillon, Lib Dem candidate for Newbury constituency calls for emergency Health and Care Budget to rescue local services

- West Berkshire and Newbury’s Liberal Democrats call for emergency Health and Care Budget within four weeks of the General Election to save local health services

Tactical voting group says only Lee Dillon can beat the Conservatives in Newbury constituency

The campaign group Best for Britain has released its tactical voting recommendations ahead of polling day on 4 July and they confirm what many local residents already know

Better Recycling Coming

Food waste recycling coming from October 2025

Paula Ferguson gets to work

New County Councillor says 'Thank You' to everyone who supported her in May's by-election

Novello Picture House Future Secured!

Lib Dem-run RBWM ensured the community campaigners were given first refusal on the theatre.

Royal Borough residents encouraged to start their fostering journey

Residents who may be considering fostering are being encouraged to come along to pop-up events to find out more about what it could mean for their family, during Foster Care Fortnight (12-25 May).

From the Chamber: Keeping Wokingham Borough Moving

Adrian Betteridge ha joined the council executive with responsibility for active travel, transport and highways. It’s a subject close to his heart, as his first foray into local politics was campaigning to improve walking and cycling.

From the Leader: Why do people get involved in Local Politics?

In a week in which we have another borough council by-election, it’s worth asking why people become involved in local politics, especially given the rather cynical view that some people hold of those who put themselves forward for public office.