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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 11h

Liberal Democrats are fighting for a fair deal where mental and physical health are treated equally. It's time to supercharge mental health care in this country.

If you agree we need to fix mental health services, join our campaign today. #WorldMentalHealthDay

www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 13h

Today is World Mental Health Day — a time to reflect, raise awareness, and support wellbeing for all. This year’s theme, “Access to services – mental health in catastrophes and emergencies”, reminds us to prioritise mental health care, especially in times of crisis.

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 18h

Congratulations to Councillor Stuart Bridge who held Widcombe & Lyncombe in Bath & North East Somerset.

🔶 Liberal Democrat, Stuart Bridge: 769, 44.4%
🟢 Green: 267, 15.4%
🔴 Labour: 212, 12.2%
➡️ Reform: 206, 11.9%
🔵 Conservative: 149, 8.6%
🔘 Ind: 83, 4.7%
🔘 Ind: 45, 2.5%

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 22h

Congratulations to Councillor Kevin Smith who gained Kenn Valley in Teignbridge from the Conservatives in:

🔶 Liberal Democrat, Kevin Smith: 50.4%
➡️ Reform: 23.1%
🔵 Conservative: 9.6%
🔘 Independent: 8.2%
🟢 Green: 5.5%
🔴 Labour: 2.7%
🔘 Independent: 0.5%

Congratulations to Kevin and the whole team 🔶

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Cllr Graeme Casey 🔶️ @graeme-l-casey.bsky.social · 1d

Nice to take advantage of some late afternoon autumnal sun and spread the good word in #BromleyTown. #VoteLibDem

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Cllr John Potter @johnpotterld.bsky.social · 1d

Top picture - Reform votes to cancel the promised new high school in Preston 😡

Bottom pictures - team Preston with Victoria Collins MP knocking on hundreds of doors tonight in the Ashton ward by-election 🔶

Only way to stop Reform is to beat them at the ballot box 🗳️ and take power from them 💪

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 1d

Earlier this year, Liberal Democrat run South Cambridgeshire District Council marked Rural Housing Week by celebrating 520 affordable homes built on rural exception sites since 2009.

South Cambridgeshire celebrates 520 affordable homes on rural exception sites

South Cambridgeshire District Council is marking Rural Housing Week by celebrating 520 affordable homes built on rural exception sites since 2009.

www.scambs.gov.uk

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 1d

Liberal Democrat-led Portsmouth City Council unveiled the country's largest solar car parking canopy earlier this year at Lakeside North Harbour. This innovative scheme will generate 4,000MWh per year.

Lib Dems Eco-Power Portsmouth's Business Future

One of the largest car park solar panel and battery storage installations in the country has been finished at Portsmouth City Council-owned Lakeside business park in the north of the city.

www.portsmouthlibdems.org.uk

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Councillor Alex Drage who held Yateley West ward on Hart District Council in yesterday's by-election.

🔶 Liberal Democrat, Alex Drage: 1101, 54.7%
🟣 Reform: 562, 27.9%
🔵 Conservative: 348, 17.3%

Well done to Alex and the whole team!

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 1d

There are six council by-elections today. Good luck to our candidates🔶

Bath and North East Somerset - Stuart Bridge
North Northamptonshire - Alex Lock
Redcar and Cleveland - Stuart Saunders
Teignbridge - Kevin Smith
West Lancashire - Peter Chandler
Wychavon - Matt Jones

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 2d

Liberal Democrat Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor, Chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing committee, said: “Councils have long supported the introduction of a comprehensive licensing regime for all tobacco and nicotine products, including vapes."

Shops to require licence to sell vapes under proposed crackdown on rogue traders

A licensing system would ‘root out’ rogue operators and give enforcement officers stronger powers to shut them down, the Government said.

www.independent.co.uk

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 2d

Happy International Lesbian Day.

LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 2d

Earlier this year Watford Borough Council, in partnership with Everyone Active and Leisure Energy, has successfully completed the installation of 655 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at Woodside Leisure Centre.

Woodside Leisure Centre powers up with solar panels for Watford’s net zero goals – www.watford.gov.uk

Watford Borough Council, in partnership with Everyone Active and Leisure Energy, has successfully completed the installation of 655 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at Woodside Leisure Centre...

www.watford.gov.uk

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Ade Adeyemo @cllrade.bsky.social · 2d

Councillor Kathryn Thomas presented her fireworks motion last night in Full Council. There was cross-party support for the motion with councillors from all parties speaking in support.
@kathryntld.bsky.social @solihullld.bsky.social #Solihull #LibDems #Fireworks

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 2d

Would you like to know more about local government finance?

The Local Government Association has produced a series of animated shorts ⬇️

Local Government Association (LGA) @local.gov.uk · 6d

Finance Unpacked is a series of animated shorts, explaining key concepts in local government finance and audit.

Watch the full series to build your financial confidence, covering key concepts from budget setting to use of reserves:

https://orlo.uk/mjNAZ

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Lewes LibDems @leweslibdems.bsky.social · 2d

It’s tomorrow. The Newhaven South by-election. Vote Sarah Hale for a strong local voice who listens, takes action, and gets things done. Vote LibDem, vote Sarah.

Sarah Hale, with short hair, wearing a blue top, denim jacket and a chunky necklace, stands in a busy Newhaven street. She is smiling at the camera.

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 2d

We have a Wednesday council by-election this week!

Good luck to Alex Drage who is standing in Yateley West ward on Hart District Council.

Alex is the former Councillor for Blackwater & Hawley ward and is looking for a return to the council. Good luck Alex!

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Cllr John Potter @johnpotterld.bsky.social · 3d

🔶Another canvass session done tonight🔶

Even better, the Stop Reform tactical voting site is backing our candidate Ronan to keep Reform out.

stopreformuk.vote/local/presto...

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 3d

Calling women standing for election!

Elect Her are running workshops and clinics every week, training candidates and encouraging women to stand and support democratic engagement.

Getting Ready to Stand — Elect Her

Help us fund the fight! Click to donate to our crowdfunder and support women across Britain entering politics.

www.elect-her.org.uk

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 3d

Liberal Democrat councillors have allocated £300,000 of investment into almost 30 playgrounds in North Bermondsey, Borough and Bankside, and Surrey Docks.

The funding forms part of ward-level allocations of the Community Infrastructure Levy.

Southwark Playgrounds to get £300,000 injection from Liberal Democrat Councillors

Liberal Democrat councillors have allocated £300,000 of investment into almost 30 playgrounds in North Bermondsey, Borough and Bankside, and Surrey Docks.

www.southwark-libdems.org.uk

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 3d

The @local.gov.uk is holding a free virtual event for advice on the transition to new structures under Local Government Reorganisation one week today. Details of how to register below👇

Local Government Association (LGA) @local.gov.uk · 17d

How can councils prepare for the effective transition to new structures under #LocalGov reorganisation?

Join our free virtual event (14 Oct) to hear advice on transitional leadership teams and governance, and hear from speakers reflecting on their LGR experience.

Register: https://orlo.uk/NvcVw

Several people sat around laptops participating in a boardroom meeting.

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Sukkot to all those celebrating.

Chag Sukkot Sameach!

LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 4d

The Local Government Association and the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) are holding a free virtual event on Local government reorganisation (LGR): Electoral review this Thursday (9 October) between 10.00am-11.00am

Local Government Association

Thursday 9 October 2025, 10.00am-11.00am

lgaevents.local.gov.uk

LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations to South Cambridgeshire Liberal Democrats on passing the Getting Nature Back on Track motion.

South Cambridgeshire Council has voted to oppose Government plans to weaken Biodiversity Net Gain - risking £250m/yr in lost habitat restoration.

scambs.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocume...

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you to the Local Government Chronicle for sharing Councillor Liz Green’s article on being a Councillor.

www.lgcplus.com/politics/gov...

Liz Green: Councillor support is vital to democracy

I see first-hand how much councillors give – and how inconsistent the support is in return, writes a councillor peer mentor and former leader of Kingston

www.lgcplus.com

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