Today we celebrate International Men's Day, the theme for 2025 is “Celebrating Men and Boys”. internationalmensday.com

Cllr Farzana Aldridge said she left Labour after feeling the party was moving away from "community-focused and forward-looking politics".

nliveradio.com/northampton-... We are delighted to welcome Cllr Aldridge to our West Northamptonshire Council @libdems.org.uk group. @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social

Liberal Democrat-run Somerset Council approves consolidation of Pupil Referral Units to improve outcomes for children. www.somerset.gov.uk/news/somerse...

A big Liberal Democrat welcome to West Northamptonshire Councillor Farzana Aldridge who has joined the party from Labour. liberalengland.blogspot.com/2025/11/nort...

Liberal Democrat Dr Wendy Taylor, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, has called on the government to urgently commit to a national 10-year sexual and reproductive health strategy. www.local.gov.uk/about/news/s...

Responding to the ONS figures on adult smoking habits, Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor, Chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, said “Council public health teams work hard to help reduce smoking rates and it is testament to this effort that rates have fallen." www.local.gov.uk/about/news/a...

Congratulations Councillor Hannah Griffin 🔶 The Liberal Democrats held Ridgeway on Vale of White Horse District Council. 🔶 Liberal Democrat, Hannah Griffin: 442, 43.1% 🔵 Conservative: 250, 24.4% ➡️ Reform: 204, 19.9% 🟢 Green: 122, 11.9% 🔴 Labour: 8, 0.8%

Liberal Democrat-run Somerset Council continues to invest in a vital service which frees up hospital beds and improves outcomes for Somerset people by providing high quality care in their own homes and maintaining their independence. www.somerset.gov.uk/news/somerse...

Well done Cllr Hannah Griffin and the Lib Dem team!

Lib Dems had the abolition of Police and Crime Commissioners in our manifesto. Finally the government is waking up and scrapping PCCs www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Local Government Association has a virtual masterclass on principles of effective decision making next Wednesday (19 November) between 2:00pm–3:30pm. lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...

Good luck to the Liberal Democrat candidates in today's by-elections: Canterbury; Wincheap - Guy Meurice East Lindsey; Chapel St Leonards - David Tucker North Somerset; Long Ashton - Francoise Johnston Vale of White Horse; Ridgeway - Hannah Griffin

The Dept of Health & Social Care today announced the reintegration of NHS England & restructure of Integrated Care Boards. LGA's Health & Wellbeing Committee Chair, Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, says #LocalGov & health partners must work constructively together. Full statement: https://orlo.uk/tMDLG

The Local Government Association has a virtual masterclass on building effective member and officers relationships next Tuesday (18 November) between 2:00pm-3:30pm. lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...

Congratulations Josh Babarinde on becoming Lib Dem President!

The Local Government Association's submission ahead of the Autumn Budget looks at fixing the sector’s financial foundations and the sector’s offer – delivering locally and nationally. www.local.gov.uk/parliament/b...

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

Congratulations to Southwark Liberal Democrat Cllr. Maria Rosa Linforth-Hall for receiving a Political and Community Lifetime Achievement Award from the Building Blocks Initiative (BBI), as part of the annual Pride of Southwark awards.

Former Labour Mayor of Lambeth joins Liberal Democrats

Liberal Democrat-run Bath & North East Somerset Council has been recognised for excellence across a range of services, following an independent review by the Local Government Association. newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news/indepen...

This morning I attended the National Service of Remembrance at Alexander Gardens to pay my respect to those who have lost their lives serving our country, keeping us safe and fighting for freedom

A big Liberal Democrat welcome to Councillor Tina Valcarcel, who has joined the Liberal Democrats from the Labour Party. Tina who has represented Stockwell East since 2006 and served as Mayor of Lambeth in 2011/12, said she could no longer support Labour. www.brixtonbuzz.com/2025/11/form...

Preston Lib Dem councillors at the Armistice commemorations in the city centre and Fulwood. #lestweforget

Great turnout today as our town came together for Remembrance Sunday, in honour of all who served and sacrificed. The parade was excellent, wreaths were laid by a diverse range of local organisations, and it was a privilege to take part by singing hymns with my choir.

Honoured to represent the #LibDems at the #Orpington #RemembranceDay service this morning alongside our two excellent local candidates, Rick Das and Steve Sollitt. We will remember them.

This year I attended Mossley Hill Parish Church to join their Remembrance Sunday service. A bit smaller than the one I presided over last year as Lord Mayor but in some ways more meaningful. Especially when they read out the names and some addresses of the fallen in my ward. #Liverpool

A privilege to once again take part in this morning's national Remembrance Sunday service in Cardiff's Cathays Park as leader of the opposition on Cardiff Council. It's important we continue to pay respect for all those who have served on our behalf. #LestWeForget

On Remembrance Sunday, we come together to honour all who served our country and gave their lives for our freedoms. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. We remember those who fell, and those who came home forever changed by their service.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:  Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.  At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.

Fantastic morning with the @southwarklibdems.bsky.social in #Rotherhide Some fabulous candidates are joining the team and I’m thrilled to see this level of support from across #London joined by luketaylorld.bsky.social

👏 Great to be out knocking on doors this week with some of our fantastic Harrogate Town and North Yorkshire Councillors 🔶 Door after door, we heard how Lib Dems at all tiers of government are making a real difference locally - working hard for residents all year round!

Fab day out in Killay today with teams in Gower and Swansea West.

Asked for a few comments by @michaelkeohan.bsky.social as I arrived at County Hall this morning. I said Kent faces a budget crisis, a care crisis and now a political instability crisis under Reform.

Lovely time out talking to residents in sunny Thornbury, alongside local Councillors Maggie Tyrrell, Jayne Stansfield, and the Lib Dem team earlier today.

Kickstart is back. 📅 28–30 November at Yarnfield Park Training, strategy & support for Lib Dem campaigners who want to win. Book now: www.aldc.org/2024/11/kickst...

Road safety action needed in Kenilworth. Yesterday I met with a group of local residents. Thanks to everyone who's signed the petition so far. Anyone of any age who lives, works or studies in Warwickshire can sign. The link is below. democracy.warwickshire.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...

Trafford's Liberal Democrat councillors are hailing a "major breakthrough" in the campaign to protect homes in Timperley from flash flooding.  www.traffordlibdems.co.uk/news/article...

A big Liberal Democrat welcome to Waverley Borough Councillor Janet Crowe 🔶 Janet, who represents Godalming Farncombe and Catteshall, was originally elected for Labour, before a spell as an Independent Councillor had joined the Liberal Democrats 🔶

Congratulations to Councillor Martin Redman 🔶 Liberal Democrat gain Westway on Tandridge District Council from the Conservatives. 🔶 Liberal Democrat, Martin Redman: 539, 42.3%, ➡️ Reform: 420, 33.0% 🔵 Conservative: 202, 15.9% 🔴 Labour: 112, 8.8% Well done to Martin and the whole team 🔶

Congratulations to Councillor Jan Goffey 🔶 The Liberal Democrats gained Okehampton South on West Devon Borough Council from the Greens. 🔶Liberal Democrat, Jan Goffey - 356, 57.1% 🔵 Conservatives - 152, 24.4% ⚪ Independent - 116, 18.6% Congratulations to Councillor Jan Goffey and the whole team!

Asking questions about local government funding reform and how it is likely to affect Ealing.

#LibDem Council Group Leader Roger Harmer speaking at November Full Council, calling for scrapping the two-child benefit cap, as the quickest way for helping alarming number of children in #Birmingham suffering from poverty. #LibDems providing real solutions for the people 🔶 💪 @libdems.org.uk

The LGA has updated guidance to support councillors in strengthening their approach to civil resilience. It provides an overview of the council’s responsibilities in this area, along with targeted sections outlining the role of ward councillors and portfolio holders www.local.gov.uk/publications...

Liberal Democrat Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor, Chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, said “Public health is central to prevention and early intervention in health and social care, and to the successful delivery of the NHS 10-year plan." www.local.gov.uk/about/news/r...

Good luck to the Liberal Democrat candidates standing in today's by-elections. Fife - Jill Reilly Harborough - Stephen Walkley Newark and Sherwood - Alla Musson South Derbyshire - Benjamin Hayes Tandridge - Martin Redman and Dave Wilkes West Devon - Jan Goffey

We really need to get these gates moved up to the edge of the pavement. The council created a whole series of perfect drinking / dumping spots which are not covered by the Veolia street cleaning contract. Time to clean up and design out the problem!

Happy Gurpurab to all those celebrating.

Kickstart is back. 📅 28–30 November at Yarnfield Park Training, strategy & support for Lib Dem campaigners who want to win. Book now: www.aldc.org/2024/11/kickst...