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Liberal Democrat South Cambridgeshire run District Council smashes record for new Council houses.
South Cambridgeshire District Council has confirmed the completion of 113 new Council homes since 1 April - the highest annual number achieved.
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South Cambridgeshire District Council has confirmed the completion of 113 new Council homes since 1 April - the highest annual number achieved.
www.scambs.gov.uk/news/south-c...
January 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Liberal Democrat South Cambridgeshire run District Council smashes record for new Council houses.
South Cambridgeshire District Council has confirmed the completion of 113 new Council homes since 1 April - the highest annual number achieved.
www.scambs.gov.uk/news/south-c...
South Cambridgeshire District Council has confirmed the completion of 113 new Council homes since 1 April - the highest annual number achieved.
www.scambs.gov.uk/news/south-c...
The next LGA session on transformation takes place on Saturday 7 February - Sunday 8 February in Sheffield. Visit the LGA Transformation webpage for more information.
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Councillor development – transformation
Transformation learning and development for councillors.
www.local.gov.uk
January 24, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The next LGA session on transformation takes place on Saturday 7 February - Sunday 8 February in Sheffield. Visit the LGA Transformation webpage for more information.
www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...
www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...
Two Southport Liberal Democrat Councillors are asking the council to step in over a long vacant site which continues to cause concern for local residents after years of inactivity.
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Lib Dem Councillors call on council to step in over long-neglected vacant site
244482 Cambridge Ward Liberal Democrat councillors are asking the council to step in over a long vacant site which continues to cause concern for local residents after years of inactivity. The privately...
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January 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Two Southport Liberal Democrat Councillors are asking the council to step in over a long vacant site which continues to cause concern for local residents after years of inactivity.
www.qlocal.co.uk/southport/ne...
www.qlocal.co.uk/southport/ne...
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I took advantage of a brief period of dry weather today to deliver welcome letters to new residents in Brislington West.
January 23, 2026 at 6:10 PM
I took advantage of a brief period of dry weather today to deliver welcome letters to new residents in Brislington West.
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I met with Bathwick Councillors Manda and Toby to discuss tackling anti-social behaviour across their ward.
We also talked about how we can continue to work with local police to keep Bath city centre safe and welcoming for all residents.
We also talked about how we can continue to work with local police to keep Bath city centre safe and welcoming for all residents.
January 23, 2026 at 6:11 PM
I met with Bathwick Councillors Manda and Toby to discuss tackling anti-social behaviour across their ward.
We also talked about how we can continue to work with local police to keep Bath city centre safe and welcoming for all residents.
We also talked about how we can continue to work with local police to keep Bath city centre safe and welcoming for all residents.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Liberal Democrat Councillor Gary Malcolm said: "Liberal Democrats say that Ealing Labour's priority is not to provide a good service given this example where users are treated so despicably poor."
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Ombudsman upholds complaint against Ealing Council - EALING.NEWS - The Voice of Ealing's 7 towns - Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Southall.
Ealing council was at fault in its handling of an elderly man’s care and charging arrangements, causing avoidable distress and uncertainty for his family, the Local Government and Social Care…
www.ealing.news
January 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Liberal Democrat Councillor Gary Malcolm said: "Liberal Democrats say that Ealing Labour's priority is not to provide a good service given this example where users are treated so despicably poor."
www.ealing.news/news/ombudsm...
www.ealing.news/news/ombudsm...
The Local Government Association is holding an in-person workshop looking at preparing for change in a political environment on Friday 6 February between 10.00am-4.00pm.
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Local Government Association
Friday 6 February 2026, London
lgaevents.local.gov.uk
January 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM
The Local Government Association is holding an in-person workshop looking at preparing for change in a political environment on Friday 6 February between 10.00am-4.00pm.
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...
Congratulations Councillor Craig Thurling 🔶
The Liberal Democrats gain The Rissingtons on the Cotswolds from the Green Party.
🔶 Liberal Democrat- Craig Thurling): 321, 37.5%
🔵 Conservative: 268, 31.3%
➡️ Reform: 221, 25.8%
🟢 Green: 47, 5.5%
Congrats to Councillor Craig Thurling and the whole team!
The Liberal Democrats gain The Rissingtons on the Cotswolds from the Green Party.
🔶 Liberal Democrat- Craig Thurling): 321, 37.5%
🔵 Conservative: 268, 31.3%
➡️ Reform: 221, 25.8%
🟢 Green: 47, 5.5%
Congrats to Councillor Craig Thurling and the whole team!
January 23, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Congratulations Councillor Craig Thurling 🔶
The Liberal Democrats gain The Rissingtons on the Cotswolds from the Green Party.
🔶 Liberal Democrat- Craig Thurling): 321, 37.5%
🔵 Conservative: 268, 31.3%
➡️ Reform: 221, 25.8%
🟢 Green: 47, 5.5%
Congrats to Councillor Craig Thurling and the whole team!
The Liberal Democrats gain The Rissingtons on the Cotswolds from the Green Party.
🔶 Liberal Democrat- Craig Thurling): 321, 37.5%
🔵 Conservative: 268, 31.3%
➡️ Reform: 221, 25.8%
🟢 Green: 47, 5.5%
Congrats to Councillor Craig Thurling and the whole team!
Reposted by LGA Liberal Democrat Group
New benches installed outside Hesketh Park in Southport. #CambridgeWard
January 22, 2026 at 5:27 PM
New benches installed outside Hesketh Park in Southport. #CambridgeWard
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Out and about spreading the good word on behalf of team #Orpington and our excellent candidates Steve Sollitt and Alan Tweddle. #VoteLibDem
January 20, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Out and about spreading the good word on behalf of team #Orpington and our excellent candidates Steve Sollitt and Alan Tweddle. #VoteLibDem
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At the weekend, we spent time on the doorstep in Letchworth Wilbury, listening to residents’ concerns and ideas. 🔶️🔶️
Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop and have a chat. Many of you raised issues around littering, bin collections and damage to grass verges.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop and have a chat. Many of you raised issues around littering, bin collections and damage to grass verges.
January 20, 2026 at 10:16 PM
At the weekend, we spent time on the doorstep in Letchworth Wilbury, listening to residents’ concerns and ideas. 🔶️🔶️
Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop and have a chat. Many of you raised issues around littering, bin collections and damage to grass verges.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop and have a chat. Many of you raised issues around littering, bin collections and damage to grass verges.
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Canvassing with Julie in Cadley followed by meeting Mabel the Labrador and then a german treat 🇩🇪 for tea 🌭
January 20, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Canvassing with Julie in Cadley followed by meeting Mabel the Labrador and then a german treat 🇩🇪 for tea 🌭
The Government has announced which areas, undergoing local government reorganisation, will be allowed to postpone their of local elections scheduled for 7 May 2026 for a period of one year for the following councils.
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Councils granted flexibility to finish reorganisation
This once-in-a-generation reform will end the outdated two-tier system and build stronger local councils.
www.gov.uk
January 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The Government has announced which areas, undergoing local government reorganisation, will be allowed to postpone their of local elections scheduled for 7 May 2026 for a period of one year for the following councils.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
As part of the LGA’s support for councillor safety, they are offering a virtual safer canvassing event for councillors to build confidence around handling online abuse and intimidation.
The event will take place on Thursday 5 March 2026 between 2-3.30pm
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...
The event will take place on Thursday 5 March 2026 between 2-3.30pm
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...
Local Government Association
Thursday 5 March 2026, 2.00pm-3.30pm
lgaevents.local.gov.uk
January 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM
As part of the LGA’s support for councillor safety, they are offering a virtual safer canvassing event for councillors to build confidence around handling online abuse and intimidation.
The event will take place on Thursday 5 March 2026 between 2-3.30pm
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...
The event will take place on Thursday 5 March 2026 between 2-3.30pm
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...
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Here's my statement regarding the vote this evening in the House of Lords to back a ban for under 16s from social media 👇🏽
@libdems.org.uk will always put the wellbeing of our children and young people above party politics.
@libdems.org.uk will always put the wellbeing of our children and young people above party politics.
January 21, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Here's my statement regarding the vote this evening in the House of Lords to back a ban for under 16s from social media 👇🏽
@libdems.org.uk will always put the wellbeing of our children and young people above party politics.
@libdems.org.uk will always put the wellbeing of our children and young people above party politics.
Good luck to our candidates in today's by-elections:
Cheshire West & Chester; Willaston & Thornton - Carol Braithwaite
Cotswolds; The Rissingtons - Craig Thurling
Fife; Glenrothes West & Kinglassie - Ed Scotcher
Flintshire; Leeswood - Richard Sefton
South Norfolk; Central Wymondham - Stephen Witt
Cheshire West & Chester; Willaston & Thornton - Carol Braithwaite
Cotswolds; The Rissingtons - Craig Thurling
Fife; Glenrothes West & Kinglassie - Ed Scotcher
Flintshire; Leeswood - Richard Sefton
South Norfolk; Central Wymondham - Stephen Witt
January 22, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Good luck to our candidates in today's by-elections:
Cheshire West & Chester; Willaston & Thornton - Carol Braithwaite
Cotswolds; The Rissingtons - Craig Thurling
Fife; Glenrothes West & Kinglassie - Ed Scotcher
Flintshire; Leeswood - Richard Sefton
South Norfolk; Central Wymondham - Stephen Witt
Cheshire West & Chester; Willaston & Thornton - Carol Braithwaite
Cotswolds; The Rissingtons - Craig Thurling
Fife; Glenrothes West & Kinglassie - Ed Scotcher
Flintshire; Leeswood - Richard Sefton
South Norfolk; Central Wymondham - Stephen Witt
The Local Government Association has launched a housing and homelessness hub, bringing together real world, practical case studies and proven approaches that can be adapted locally.
Housing and homelessness hub
Councils across the country are at a critical point in their efforts to tackle the twin crises of housing and homelessness. This online hub highlights good practice in the delivery of affordable…
www.local.gov.uk
January 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The Local Government Association has launched a housing and homelessness hub, bringing together real world, practical case studies and proven approaches that can be adapted locally.
As part of the Local Government Association’s support for councillor safety, they are offering a virtual handling online abuse and intimidation for councillors event.
The event will take place on Thursday 19 February between 2.00pm-3.30pm
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...
The event will take place on Thursday 19 February between 2.00pm-3.30pm
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...
Local Government Association
Thursday 19 February 2026, 2.00pm-3.30pm
lgaevents.local.gov.uk
January 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM
As part of the Local Government Association’s support for councillor safety, they are offering a virtual handling online abuse and intimidation for councillors event.
The event will take place on Thursday 19 February between 2.00pm-3.30pm
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...
The event will take place on Thursday 19 February between 2.00pm-3.30pm
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...
Liberal Democrat Councillor Amanda Hopgood, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children, Young People and Families Committee, said “As part of reforming the SEND system, it is vital that our education system becomes more inclusive".
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SEND training programme – LGA response
“As part of reforming the SEND system, it is vital that our education system becomes more inclusive, so that more children with SEND can attend their local mainstream school.
www.local.gov.uk
January 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Liberal Democrat Councillor Amanda Hopgood, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children, Young People and Families Committee, said “As part of reforming the SEND system, it is vital that our education system becomes more inclusive".
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/s...
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/s...
As part of the LGA’s support for councillor safety, they are offering a virtual Personal safety for councillors event to councillors to help build confidence around personal safety.
The event will take place on Thursday 12 February between 2.00pm-3.40pm
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...
The event will take place on Thursday 12 February between 2.00pm-3.40pm
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...
Local Government Association
Thursday 12 February 2026, 2.00pm-3.40pm
lgaevents.local.gov.uk
January 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM
As part of the LGA’s support for councillor safety, they are offering a virtual Personal safety for councillors event to councillors to help build confidence around personal safety.
The event will take place on Thursday 12 February between 2.00pm-3.40pm
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...
The event will take place on Thursday 12 February between 2.00pm-3.40pm
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...
Good luck to the Liberal Democrat candidates in today's by-elections:
Amber Valley; Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldeca - Gemma Davey
Derbyshire Dales; Horsley - Adrian Miller
Amber Valley; Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldeca - Gemma Davey
Derbyshire Dales; Horsley - Adrian Miller
January 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Good luck to the Liberal Democrat candidates in today's by-elections:
Amber Valley; Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldeca - Gemma Davey
Derbyshire Dales; Horsley - Adrian Miller
Amber Valley; Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldeca - Gemma Davey
Derbyshire Dales; Horsley - Adrian Miller
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Another of the questions I asked at Council this week was about the missed Christmas bin collections. You can hear my follow up question and the response from the Cabinet Member here. #Southport #CambridgeWard
January 19, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Another of the questions I asked at Council this week was about the missed Christmas bin collections. You can hear my follow up question and the response from the Cabinet Member here. #Southport #CambridgeWard
Liberal Democrat run Hinckley and Bosworth Council ran its first Uniform Swap Shops project in summer 2024. School Uniform Swap Shops were set up in local co-ops and community venues across the borough to help families prepare for the new school term.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Liberal Democrat run Hinckley and Bosworth Council ran its first Uniform Swap Shops project in summer 2024. School Uniform Swap Shops were set up in local co-ops and community venues across the borough to help families prepare for the new school term.
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Supporting residents into work and empowering people across the borough to improve their skills and open up future job opportunities is a big focus for Liberal Democrat run Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in 2026.
www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/2575740...
www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/2575740...
Council to support residents in careers and improving skills
Supporting residents into work and empowering people across the borough to improve their skills and open up future job opportunities is a big focus…
www.surreycomet.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Supporting residents into work and empowering people across the borough to improve their skills and open up future job opportunities is a big focus for Liberal Democrat run Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in 2026.
www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/2575740...
www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/2575740...