467 days to polling day!!! Preston council may not have anymore elections 👎 but we are already out campaigning for the new unitary council elections in 2027 🗳️

☔️ Thank you to everyone who turned out in the rain to help us deliver our latest newsletter to the residents of Brislington West.

We managed to beat the rain this morning in Canford Heath. Talking to residents about local, national and international issues. Great to find plenty of support for @libdems.org.uk and utter disgust for Trumps vile comments about NATO service personnel & disappointment with the Labour Govt

The Liberal Democrats 🔶️ were out in force at Hammersmith Bridge today. Both Sarah Olney MP and Transport Chair Alex Ehmann spoke to applause. The message 'restore Hammersmith Bridge to its original state' was appreciated. The government needs to ACT NOW and fund repairs

The rain today didn't stop us getting out and about in Frampton Cotterell to meet local people.

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...

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/...

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...

I took advantage of a brief period of dry weather today to deliver welcome letters to new residents in Brislington West.

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.

Want to help us win more seats? Go campaigning! 🔶🧡 www.libdems.org.uk/volunteer

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...

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...

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!

New benches installed outside Hesketh Park in Southport. #CambridgeWard

Out and about spreading the good word on behalf of team #Orpington and our excellent candidates Steve Sollitt and Alan Tweddle. #VoteLibDem

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.

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. 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...

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.

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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...

Department for Health has announced an £50m boost to the Disabled Facilities Grant, bringing total DSG funding for 2025-26 to £761 million. The DFG supports around 60,000 older people and people with disabilities each year. www.countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk/government-a...

Speaking to lots of people in the Rissingtons Ward, North Cotswolds ahead of Thursday’s by election. Great response for Craig Thurling! @libdems.org.uk @maxwilkinson.bsky.social @libdemcam.bsky.social

Spreading the good word in #BromleyTown yesterday and out and about for team #Chelsfield today. Beautiful weather too. #VoteLibDem

Sometimes it's the little things The bollard here had been broken for months - cars were hitting the curb because they couldn't see it A resident pointed it out while I was doorknocking. I followed up with the council and it has been replaced #Votelibdem if you want politicians who do the work

Dumped Mattress, broken sign, potholes and more all reported this evening. Every little helps but really we just need a whole new approach - and that will not happen unless we can get more Liberal Democrats elected in Brent. #Votelibdem

Liberal Democrat run South Cambridgeshire District Council are installing solar panels to charge their electric bin lorries. Cutting carbon. Boosting biodiversity. Delivering a greener future.

Liberal Democrat led Portsmouth City Council is set to sign off funding for schools of £178m in 2026/27, with no per-pupil cuts despite rising demand and special needs pressures. www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/politic...

This month's Local Government Association first magazine highlights the need for councils to be properly funded to help end homelessness. www.lgafirst.co.uk/news/new-str...

Great afternoon In Wembley Central with Luke Taylor MP and our three excellent candidates. Daniel, Heta and Chirag I myself saw some pretty horrific proof of why Brent needs more councillors who actually do the work. There are always issues which have just gone ignored for years #Votelibdem

Out and about in Spratton (West Northamptonshire Council Naseby Ward) this afternoon delivering the latest Focus newsletter with my colleague Cllr Christine Ware. Including a swift visit to the Kings Head! @libdems.org.uk

It’s been a great start to the year out canvsssing with Castle and West Chesterton! It’s game in for the local elections in May. The Liberal Democrats will be offering a bold and positive vision for our city, a clear alternative to Labour’s cuts at the Guildhall and in Westminster.

Supporting my @mertonlibdems.bsky.social colleagues in #ColliersWood. People telling us they want change! Let’s bring that change. #VoteLibDem this May. @libdemshk.bsky.social

The Government has launched its first Town of Culture competition, inviting towns across the country to apply to showcase their local culture and identity. The initiative is intended to complement the City of Culture programme, with applications now open. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Great to have the team out on Penllergaer today.

Labour might chicken out of the elections in May but we’ll keep campaigning all year round as always. If we don’t get the chance to beat them in May it will just give us more time to beat them even harder in 2027 💪 Fantastic first Preston Lib Dem action day of 2026. Amazing squad of people

This month's first magazine covers the Local Government Association’s response to the Government’s new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls. www.lgafirst.co.uk/features/vio...

The Local Government Association offers a series of fully funded events for councillors on issues relating to handling abuse and intimidation by the public including webinars on personal safety, online safety and safer canvassing. www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...

Ahead of May’s elections in East Surrey our candidates in Reigate - Mike Robinson & Mark Johnston have been busy talking to residents & listening to their concerns #Reigate @markjohnston.bsky.social @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social

The Local Government Association has launched a national recruitment campaign Make a Difference, Work for Your Local Council encouraging people to consider a career in local government. www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...

The LGA has published new guidance on Operation Ford, outlining strengthened measures to protect the safety of councillors. The guidance explains how dedicated Force Elected Official Advisers can provide security support through advice and guidance www.local.gov.uk/publications...