The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity.
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South Central Region covers the counties of Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and this site contains information about the Liberal Democrats across the region.
In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.
Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak
Every vote for the Liberal Democrats counts. It's a vote to elect a strong local champion, who will fight for a fair deal for you and your community.
The Aylesbury Liberal Democrats are thrilled to unveil their manifesto for the upcoming Town Council elections, presenting an exciting vision for the future of our town.
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.
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!
It’s more than 18 months since it stopped coming.
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.
Work has started at the community football ground in Silchester Road, Tadley to change from gas to renewable energy
Sarah Green was reselected as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Chesham & Amersham on Saturday 6 January 2024
Book now for ‘World Food Tasting’ event
The aims and objectives of the Roman Catholic Church throughout the world following on from the recent election of Pope Leo XIV
Paul Ferguson, Chief Reporter at the Petersfield Post will be our guest speaker.
Electoral Reform: Why is the UK (except Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) still using First Past The Post in elections? What are the alternatives?
Hampshire County Council shocked Hamble residents at the Cemex Gravel Appeal by withdrawing its objection to Cemex’s plans for a quarry on the Airfield with over 1000 extra heavy lorry movements every week.
No County Vote as Conservatives Avoid YOU!
Lib Dem campaigner Mark Harding takes a look at how the Fleming Park paddling pool is proceeding.
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Help keep our schoolkids safe
Fareham's Lib Dem Council group have appointed their spokesmen for the coming year.
What special event brings the party leader to NE Hampshire?
Alex Brewer MP responds to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) briefing.
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 Liberal Democrats welcome the approval by Havant Borough Council of the application to build a dual pipeline from Bedhampton Springs to Havant Thicket Reservoir from Portsmouth Water.
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.
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.
Lib Dems elected as deputy leader of Isle of Wight Council and three committee vice-chairs.
Lib Dem councillor Michael Lilley has won backing from Isle of Wight councillors urging the government to end the controversial two-child benefit cap.
The government must give a categorical assurance that the Isle of Wight will remain a standalone unitary council, say Isle of Wight Lib Dems. Merger with a mainland council must be ruled out.
As we approach the local elections on Thursday 1st May 2025, we’re proud to introduce our team of Liberal Democrat candidates standing across all wards in the Mid & North Buckinghamshire area.
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.
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.
Local Lib Dem councillors have welcomed the recommended changes to council wards published this month by the Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC).
Lib Dem Councillor Marie Bradburn is encouraging residents across the city to get cycling to celebrate Bike Week 2025.
MKBAA Charity of the Year 2025 WINNER has received a financial boost from a local Lib Dem councillor.
Research reveals that Liberal Democrat calls for a price cap on branded school uniform items could save families around £300m each year – up to 5 times what the Government says their own plans will achieve.
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 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.
Liberal Democrat MPs are calling for urgent improvements at Royal Mail as a third of first-class post arrives late.
Portsmouth City Council has launched a survey to find out your views on the council's response to Local Government Reorganisation.
Local journalists have unveiled bombshell plan by Hampshire County Council to push government to merge Portsmouth and Southampton.
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 Dems challenge Labour’s “Papers, please” approach to Reading Council toilets and changing rooms
The Government has finally heeded Liberal Democrat calls to expand free school meals, which Lib Dems have long called for.
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
On Monday 23rd June an Armed Forces Flag Raising service will take place at Princes Gardens starting at 9.25am on Monday 23rd June to start Armed Forces Week, all welcome. Also see poster for the Armed Forces Day Prom in the Park event.
Working with Rushmoor to improve the litter collection around the business areas in North Camp
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.
Analysis of official data from the Environment Agency by the party shows that Thames Water discharged sewage in Beaconsfield constituency’s waterways for a staggering 2,367 hours in 2023.
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.
"The UK Government must recognise Palestine as an independent state now", Calum Miller MP, Lib Dem Foreign Affairs Spokesperson told the UK Labour Government on Tues 10 June. Slough Lib Dem Cllrs (see photo) support the Lib Dem campaign to help Palestine
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)
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
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...
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.
This week marked the tenth anniversary of the death of Charles Kennedy, Lib Dem leader from 1999 to 2005. It reminded me that I have been a member of the party for 10 years as I joined at that time, having been inspired by Kennedy.
The Liberal Democrats are calling for a new ‘Blue Flag’ protected status for local rivers, after shocking figures reveal that Thames Water dumped sewage 561 times in Newbury and West Berkshire during 2023.
- 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
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
Danny Chambers challenges Hampshire County Council to protect social care funding for Chesil Lodge
Food waste recycling coming from October 2025
New County Councillor says 'Thank You' to everyone who supported her in May's by-election
The Post Office will remain open, but the final location is unclear
Lib Dem-run RBWM ensured the community campaigners were given first refusal on the theatre.
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).
Running a council necessarily involves a lot of reacting to pressures generated externally. To avoid a totally reactive approach, a clear idea of what you want to achieve is vital.
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.
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.
