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As Hannukkah begins, we wish Jewish communities across the UK a joyous and peaceful festival of lights.
Chanukah Sameach!
Chanukah Sameach!
December 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
As Hannukkah begins, we wish Jewish communities across the UK a joyous and peaceful festival of lights.
Chanukah Sameach!
Chanukah Sameach!
Also earlier this week LGA Liberal Democrat Group Leader Joe Harris met with new Liberal Democrat Party President Josh Babarinde MP.
They discussed the huge challenges facing local government, not least the funding crisis, and the need to keep making the case for properly resourced local services.
They discussed the huge challenges facing local government, not least the funding crisis, and the need to keep making the case for properly resourced local services.
December 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Also earlier this week LGA Liberal Democrat Group Leader Joe Harris met with new Liberal Democrat Party President Josh Babarinde MP.
They discussed the huge challenges facing local government, not least the funding crisis, and the need to keep making the case for properly resourced local services.
They discussed the huge challenges facing local government, not least the funding crisis, and the need to keep making the case for properly resourced local services.
Earlier this week LGA Liberal Democrat Group Leader Joe Harris met with Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey MP to discuss all things local government.
December 13, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Earlier this week LGA Liberal Democrat Group Leader Joe Harris met with Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey MP to discuss all things local government.
Congratulations to Councillor Matthew Prosser 🔶
The Liberal Democrats gained Fort William & Ardnamurchan on Highland UA from the Conservatives.
🔶 Liberal Democrat: 40.4%
🎗️ SNP: 29.1%
➡️ Reform: 9.6%
🟢 Green: 9.4%
🔵 Conservative: 7.6%
🔴 Labour: 3.8%
⚪️ Ind: 13.2%
The Liberal Democrats gained Fort William & Ardnamurchan on Highland UA from the Conservatives.
🔶 Liberal Democrat: 40.4%
🎗️ SNP: 29.1%
➡️ Reform: 9.6%
🟢 Green: 9.4%
🔵 Conservative: 7.6%
🔴 Labour: 3.8%
⚪️ Ind: 13.2%
December 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Congratulations to Councillor Matthew Prosser 🔶
The Liberal Democrats gained Fort William & Ardnamurchan on Highland UA from the Conservatives.
🔶 Liberal Democrat: 40.4%
🎗️ SNP: 29.1%
➡️ Reform: 9.6%
🟢 Green: 9.4%
🔵 Conservative: 7.6%
🔴 Labour: 3.8%
⚪️ Ind: 13.2%
The Liberal Democrats gained Fort William & Ardnamurchan on Highland UA from the Conservatives.
🔶 Liberal Democrat: 40.4%
🎗️ SNP: 29.1%
➡️ Reform: 9.6%
🟢 Green: 9.4%
🔵 Conservative: 7.6%
🔴 Labour: 3.8%
⚪️ Ind: 13.2%
Congratulations Councillor Steve Hunt 🔶
The Liberal Democrats have gained Seaton on East Devon District Council from the Conservatives.
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Steve Hunt: 789, 41.3%
➡️ Reform: 565, 29.6%
🔵 Conservative: 400, 20.9%
⚪️ Independent: 156, 8.2%
Well done to Steve and the whole team!
The Liberal Democrats have gained Seaton on East Devon District Council from the Conservatives.
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Steve Hunt: 789, 41.3%
➡️ Reform: 565, 29.6%
🔵 Conservative: 400, 20.9%
⚪️ Independent: 156, 8.2%
Well done to Steve and the whole team!
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Congratulations Councillor Steve Hunt 🔶
The Liberal Democrats have gained Seaton on East Devon District Council from the Conservatives.
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Steve Hunt: 789, 41.3%
➡️ Reform: 565, 29.6%
🔵 Conservative: 400, 20.9%
⚪️ Independent: 156, 8.2%
Well done to Steve and the whole team!
The Liberal Democrats have gained Seaton on East Devon District Council from the Conservatives.
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Steve Hunt: 789, 41.3%
➡️ Reform: 565, 29.6%
🔵 Conservative: 400, 20.9%
⚪️ Independent: 156, 8.2%
Well done to Steve and the whole team!
Highland; Fort William & Ardnamurchan - Matthew Prosser
West Lothian; Whitburn & Blackburn - Douglas Butler
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West Lothian; Whitburn & Blackburn - Douglas Butler
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December 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Highland; Fort William & Ardnamurchan - Matthew Prosser
West Lothian; Whitburn & Blackburn - Douglas Butler
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West Lothian; Whitburn & Blackburn - Douglas Butler
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Good luck to the Liberal Democrat candidates in this week's by-elections:
Caerphilly; Penyrheol - Mary Lloyd
Darlington; Red Hall & Lingfield - Simon Thorley
East Devon; Seaton - Steve Hunt
Lichfield; Armitage & Handsacre - Morag MacLean
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Caerphilly; Penyrheol - Mary Lloyd
Darlington; Red Hall & Lingfield - Simon Thorley
East Devon; Seaton - Steve Hunt
Lichfield; Armitage & Handsacre - Morag MacLean
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December 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Good luck to the Liberal Democrat candidates in this week's by-elections:
Caerphilly; Penyrheol - Mary Lloyd
Darlington; Red Hall & Lingfield - Simon Thorley
East Devon; Seaton - Steve Hunt
Lichfield; Armitage & Handsacre - Morag MacLean
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Caerphilly; Penyrheol - Mary Lloyd
Darlington; Red Hall & Lingfield - Simon Thorley
East Devon; Seaton - Steve Hunt
Lichfield; Armitage & Handsacre - Morag MacLean
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Happy Bodhi Day to all those celebrating today.
Bodhi Day celebrates the day that the Historic Buddha, aka Siddhartha Gautama, Sakyamuni Buddha, achieved enlightenment.
Bodhi Day celebrates the day that the Historic Buddha, aka Siddhartha Gautama, Sakyamuni Buddha, achieved enlightenment.
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Happy Bodhi Day to all those celebrating today.
Bodhi Day celebrates the day that the Historic Buddha, aka Siddhartha Gautama, Sakyamuni Buddha, achieved enlightenment.
Bodhi Day celebrates the day that the Historic Buddha, aka Siddhartha Gautama, Sakyamuni Buddha, achieved enlightenment.
There is less than a week left to enter the Local Government Chronicle Award 2026.
More details and how to enter at awards.lgcplus.com/lgca2026/en/...
More details and how to enter at awards.lgcplus.com/lgca2026/en/...
December 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
There is less than a week left to enter the Local Government Chronicle Award 2026.
More details and how to enter at awards.lgcplus.com/lgca2026/en/...
More details and how to enter at awards.lgcplus.com/lgca2026/en/...
Today is Small Business Saturday where we celebrate the UK's much-loved 5.45 million small businesses and encourages the nation to show their support, particularly by spending and shopping small.
December 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today is Small Business Saturday where we celebrate the UK's much-loved 5.45 million small businesses and encourages the nation to show their support, particularly by spending and shopping small.
Congratulations to Councillor Fran McElhone!
The Liberal Democrats have held Exmouth Halsdon on East Devon.
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Fran McElhone: 551, 35.9%
➡️ Reform: 438, 28.5%
🔵 Conservative: 393, 25.6%
🟢 Green: 153, 10%
Well done to Fran and the whole team!
The Liberal Democrats have held Exmouth Halsdon on East Devon.
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Fran McElhone: 551, 35.9%
➡️ Reform: 438, 28.5%
🔵 Conservative: 393, 25.6%
🟢 Green: 153, 10%
Well done to Fran and the whole team!
December 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Congratulations to Councillor Fran McElhone!
The Liberal Democrats have held Exmouth Halsdon on East Devon.
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Fran McElhone: 551, 35.9%
➡️ Reform: 438, 28.5%
🔵 Conservative: 393, 25.6%
🟢 Green: 153, 10%
Well done to Fran and the whole team!
The Liberal Democrats have held Exmouth Halsdon on East Devon.
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Fran McElhone: 551, 35.9%
➡️ Reform: 438, 28.5%
🔵 Conservative: 393, 25.6%
🟢 Green: 153, 10%
Well done to Fran and the whole team!
Congratulations to Councillor Stephen Middleton.
The Liberal Democrats gain Winkleigh on Torridge from the Conservatives.
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Stephen Middleton: 325, 42.3%
➡️ Reform: 252, 32.8%
🔵 Conservative: 191, 24.9%
Well done to Stephen and the whole team!
The Liberal Democrats gain Winkleigh on Torridge from the Conservatives.
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Stephen Middleton: 325, 42.3%
➡️ Reform: 252, 32.8%
🔵 Conservative: 191, 24.9%
Well done to Stephen and the whole team!
December 5, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Congratulations to Councillor Stephen Middleton.
The Liberal Democrats gain Winkleigh on Torridge from the Conservatives.
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Stephen Middleton: 325, 42.3%
➡️ Reform: 252, 32.8%
🔵 Conservative: 191, 24.9%
Well done to Stephen and the whole team!
The Liberal Democrats gain Winkleigh on Torridge from the Conservatives.
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Stephen Middleton: 325, 42.3%
➡️ Reform: 252, 32.8%
🔵 Conservative: 191, 24.9%
Well done to Stephen and the whole team!
Congratulations to Councillor Callum Robertson.
Liberal Democrats held Tudor Ward in Watford in yesterday’s by-election
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Callum Robertson: 821, 52.6%
➡️ Reform: 433, 27.2%
🔵 Conservative: 148, 9.3%
🔴 Labour: 111, 7%
🟢 Green: 77, 4.8%
Congratulations to Callum and the whole team
Liberal Democrats held Tudor Ward in Watford in yesterday’s by-election
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Callum Robertson: 821, 52.6%
➡️ Reform: 433, 27.2%
🔵 Conservative: 148, 9.3%
🔴 Labour: 111, 7%
🟢 Green: 77, 4.8%
Congratulations to Callum and the whole team
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Congratulations to Councillor Callum Robertson.
Liberal Democrats held Tudor Ward in Watford in yesterday’s by-election
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Callum Robertson: 821, 52.6%
➡️ Reform: 433, 27.2%
🔵 Conservative: 148, 9.3%
🔴 Labour: 111, 7%
🟢 Green: 77, 4.8%
Congratulations to Callum and the whole team
Liberal Democrats held Tudor Ward in Watford in yesterday’s by-election
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Callum Robertson: 821, 52.6%
➡️ Reform: 433, 27.2%
🔵 Conservative: 148, 9.3%
🔴 Labour: 111, 7%
🟢 Green: 77, 4.8%
Congratulations to Callum and the whole team
In 2023, Liberal Democrat run Mole Valley District Council embarked on an ambitious journey to reshape its customer service and digital capabilities.
During 2023/24, the council achieved £691,000 in savings. In 2024/25, savings reached £1.91 million.
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During 2023/24, the council achieved £691,000 in savings. In 2024/25, savings reached £1.91 million.
www.linkedin.com/posts/lga-li...
December 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
In 2023, Liberal Democrat run Mole Valley District Council embarked on an ambitious journey to reshape its customer service and digital capabilities.
During 2023/24, the council achieved £691,000 in savings. In 2024/25, savings reached £1.91 million.
www.linkedin.com/posts/lga-li...
During 2023/24, the council achieved £691,000 in savings. In 2024/25, savings reached £1.91 million.
www.linkedin.com/posts/lga-li...
Good luck to the Liberal Democrat candidates in today's by-elections:
Broxtowe; Stapleford South East - Simon Roche
East Devon; Exmouth Halsdon - Fran McElhone
Middlesborough; Nunthorpe - Adrian Walker
Torridge; Winkleigh - Stephen Middleton
Watford; Tudor - Callum Robertson
Broxtowe; Stapleford South East - Simon Roche
East Devon; Exmouth Halsdon - Fran McElhone
Middlesborough; Nunthorpe - Adrian Walker
Torridge; Winkleigh - Stephen Middleton
Watford; Tudor - Callum Robertson
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Good luck to the Liberal Democrat candidates in today's by-elections:
Broxtowe; Stapleford South East - Simon Roche
East Devon; Exmouth Halsdon - Fran McElhone
Middlesborough; Nunthorpe - Adrian Walker
Torridge; Winkleigh - Stephen Middleton
Watford; Tudor - Callum Robertson
Broxtowe; Stapleford South East - Simon Roche
East Devon; Exmouth Halsdon - Fran McElhone
Middlesborough; Nunthorpe - Adrian Walker
Torridge; Winkleigh - Stephen Middleton
Watford; Tudor - Callum Robertson
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we wanted to share the Local Government Association's report on council social care support for people with lifelong disabilities.
www.local.gov.uk/publications...
www.local.gov.uk/publications...
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we wanted to share the Local Government Association's report on council social care support for people with lifelong disabilities.
www.local.gov.uk/publications...
www.local.gov.uk/publications...
Small businesses in the London Borough of Sutton can get a 70% business rate rebate and help save the planet, through the Liberal Democrat run council’s pioneering and innovative use of business rates relief which supports businesses to reduce their emissions.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Small businesses in the London Borough of Sutton can get a 70% business rate rebate and help save the planet, through the Liberal Democrat run council’s pioneering and innovative use of business rates relief which supports businesses to reduce their emissions.
www.linkedin.com/posts/lga-li...
www.linkedin.com/posts/lga-li...
Good luck to the Liberal Democrat candidate in today's by-election:
Derbyshire; Long Eaton North - Samuel Briggs
Derbyshire; Long Eaton North - Samuel Briggs
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Good luck to the Liberal Democrat candidate in today's by-election:
Derbyshire; Long Eaton North - Samuel Briggs
Derbyshire; Long Eaton North - Samuel Briggs
Responding to the launch of a new national HIV action plan, Liberal Democrat Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing Committee confirmed Councils are ready to play their part in delivering this national action plan.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Responding to the launch of a new national HIV action plan, Liberal Democrat Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing Committee confirmed Councils are ready to play their part in delivering this national action plan.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Today we mark World AIDS Day. This year's theme is "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response", calling for sustained political leadership, international cooperation, and human-rights-centred approaches to end AIDS by 2030.
www.who.int/campaigns/wo...
www.who.int/campaigns/wo...
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today we mark World AIDS Day. This year's theme is "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response", calling for sustained political leadership, international cooperation, and human-rights-centred approaches to end AIDS by 2030.
www.who.int/campaigns/wo...
www.who.int/campaigns/wo...
Happy St. Andrew's Day!
November 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Happy St. Andrew's Day!
Today we mark Advent Sunday, the First Sunday of Advent.
November 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Today we mark Advent Sunday, the First Sunday of Advent.
Supporting residents back into work
The Employment and Skills Hub in Liberal Democrat run Mole Valley District Council has played a vital role in helping residents secure employment, develop skills, and access vital support.
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The Employment and Skills Hub in Liberal Democrat run Mole Valley District Council has played a vital role in helping residents secure employment, develop skills, and access vital support.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Supporting residents back into work
The Employment and Skills Hub in Liberal Democrat run Mole Valley District Council has played a vital role in helping residents secure employment, develop skills, and access vital support.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
The Employment and Skills Hub in Liberal Democrat run Mole Valley District Council has played a vital role in helping residents secure employment, develop skills, and access vital support.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Commenting on Greater Cambridge Shared Planning winning Planning Authority of the Year, Liberal Democrat Councillor Tumi Hawkins, said “Winning this award is a fantastic achievement and clear evidence that our shared planning service is providing an exceptional level of support."
November 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Commenting on Greater Cambridge Shared Planning winning Planning Authority of the Year, Liberal Democrat Councillor Tumi Hawkins, said “Winning this award is a fantastic achievement and clear evidence that our shared planning service is providing an exceptional level of support."
Congratulations to Councillor Bryony Hartley.
The Liberal Democrats held Barnoldswick on Pendle Borough Council
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Bryony Hartley: 1008, 59.8%
➡️ Reforrn: 441, 26.2%
🔵 Conservative: 170, 10.1%
🔴 Labour: 66, 3.9%
Congratulations to Bryony and the whole team!
The Liberal Democrats held Barnoldswick on Pendle Borough Council
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Bryony Hartley: 1008, 59.8%
➡️ Reforrn: 441, 26.2%
🔵 Conservative: 170, 10.1%
🔴 Labour: 66, 3.9%
Congratulations to Bryony and the whole team!
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Congratulations to Councillor Bryony Hartley.
The Liberal Democrats held Barnoldswick on Pendle Borough Council
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Bryony Hartley: 1008, 59.8%
➡️ Reforrn: 441, 26.2%
🔵 Conservative: 170, 10.1%
🔴 Labour: 66, 3.9%
Congratulations to Bryony and the whole team!
The Liberal Democrats held Barnoldswick on Pendle Borough Council
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Bryony Hartley: 1008, 59.8%
➡️ Reforrn: 441, 26.2%
🔵 Conservative: 170, 10.1%
🔴 Labour: 66, 3.9%
Congratulations to Bryony and the whole team!