Don't forget the Local Government Reception at this Spring's Liberal Democrat Conference takes place tonight at 8:15pm in the Riverside Room at the Novotel York. Join Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP and LGA Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Joe Harris.

Our fringe on funding local government at this Spring's Liberal Democrat Conference takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at 1:00pm in Meeting Room 5 at the Novotel York. Join LGA Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Joe Harris, Councillors Bill Revans, Lucy Nethsingha and Zöe Franklin MP.

Local Government Matters – a dedicated place for a Liberal Democrat Councillor on the conference committee www.libdemvoice.org/local-govern...

Congratulations to Councillor Paul Evans 🔶 The Liberal Democrats held The Beeches on Cotswold District Council. 🔶 Liberal Democrat - Paul D. Evans: 390, 52.7 ➡️ Reform: 168, 22.7 🔵 Conservative: 122, 16.5 🟢 Green: 53, 7.2 🔴 Labour: 7, 0.9 Well done to Paul and the team!

Congratulations to Councillor Caleb Pell 🔶 The Liberal Democrats gained Abingdon Abbey Northcourt on Vale of White Horse District Council. 🔶 Liberal Democrat - Caleb Pell: 647, 43.7 🟢 Green: 480, 32.5 ➡️ Reform: 204, 13.8 🔵 Conservative: 101, 6.8 🔴 Labour 47, 6.5

Congratulations to Councillor Barbara Jayson 🔶 The Liberal Democrats held Penrith South on Westmorland and Furness Council. 🔶 Liberal Democrat - Barbara Jayson: 749, 43.1 ➡️ Reform: 588, 33.9 🟢 Green: 225, 13:0 🔵 Conservative: 174, 10.0 Well done to Barbara and the team!

LIB DEM HOLD The Beeches Ward, Cotswold DC Lib Dem 390 (52.8%) Reform UK 167 (22.6%) Conservatives 122 (16.5%) Green Party 53 (7.2%) Labour 7 (0.9%) @electionmaps.uk @britainelects.com @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social

The Local Government Reception at this Spring's Liberal Democrat Conference takes place tomorrow (Friday) at 8:15pm in the Riverside Room at the Novotel York. Join Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP and LGA Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Joe Harris.

We’re calling for Community Safety Hubs across Merton which can act as local police bases, to maintain visible, accessible community policing. www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/our-campaign...

Lovely to welcome @joshbabarinde.bsky.social to #Woking today! Was great to hit the doorsteps to campaign my local candidates from the @libdems.org.uk in the West #Surrey Council elections in May! 🗳️

South Cambridgeshire District Council has confirmed its new Climate and Nature Strategy. Liberal Democrat Councillor Warren-Green said: “We are absolutely committed to making our district cleaner, greener and healthier for everyone. www.scambs.gov.uk/news/council...

Preston Liberal Democrats are launching their Guild City Manifesto this weekend. www.prestonlibdems.com/our-manifest...

Good luck to Liberal Democrat candidates in today's by-elections: Cotswold; The Beeches - Paul Evans Liverpool; Aigburth - Dave Thomas North Kesteven; Sleaford Westholme - Susan Hislop Vale of White Horse; Abingdon Abbey Northcourt - Caleb Pell Westmorland & Furness; Penrith South - Barbara Jayson

Great to talk with a representative from @mndassoc.bsky.social at the WelshLibDem conference this weekend. Inspirational to hear the stories and very interesting to hear their plans for fairer, more accessible access to services and support for sufferers and carers. #AmseriMND

🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING 🚨🚨🚨 Conference Extra for Spring #LDConf in York is now LIVE! Get all the exciting news about amendments and other useful information!

The Local Government Association's Annual Fire and Rescue Conference and Exhibition 2026 took place earlier this week. At the Conference the LGA's Fire Committee met and the Liberal Democrats were represented by Councillors Carolyn Lambert and Paul Edgeworth.

Westmorland and Furness Council - Children’s services, the journey to good and beyond. Before the Liberal Democrat run council invested in a year-long significant transformation and change programme, the council was rated as ‘Requires Improvement’. www.linkedin.com/posts/lga-li...

Last week Liberal Democrat Councillor, Vice Chair of the District Councils' Network, and Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council Bridget Smith, spoke at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse.

🔶ALDC at Spring Conference - York 13-15 March🔶 As ever, we have plenty of training and fringe events for you to join. You can also visit us at our stall in the exhibition hall through conference. www.aldc.org/2026/03/aldc-a...

As election campaigning increases, abuse and intimidation remain a real concern for many in public life. Our guidance supports councillors and candidates to recognise, respond to and report unacceptable behaviour. https://orlo.uk/Vums8

As part of the Liberal Democrat run Watford Council’s 10‑year Rediscovering the River Colne project, major habitat restoration works, in partnership with Groundwork East, will begin at Radlett Road Recreation Ground in March 2026. www.watford.gov.uk/news/article...

Good luck Shimino, Stephen and Melody 🔶

Good luck Ed, Judy and Sunil 🔶

Our candidates for Horley East - Barry Maguire & Oliver Walter are highlighting the need for a well known accident black spot at Cross Oak Lane & Orchard Drive junction to be redesigned #Horley #RoadSafety #EastSurrey t.co/3XbqZi9xqg

Tam Langley, Liberal Democrat council candidate for Stockwell East writes about what council tenants in Lambeth have been telling her about Lambeth Council's shocking record

There are five bespoke training sessions at this weekend's Conference: - Tackling Reform in Labour-facing areas - Tackling Reform in Conservative-facing areas - Winning against the Greens - Winning in Remain Areas - Winning with Words: Intro to AI www.libdems.org.uk/conference/p...

Grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends who step in to provide kinship care for children are to be paid in seven areas of England under a new government pilot. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The gap between what councils pay out in housing benefit and how much the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reimburses them is projected to cost local government nearly £4 billion between 2017/18 to 2029/30, new analysis reveals. www.local.gov.uk/about/news/p...

Wishing a happy #CommonwealthDay to all Councillors across the Commonwealth.

Good luck James, Naveen and Jason 🔶

In Southwark, diversity is our strength. We are not an "island of strangers" as Keir Starmer claims, and we will not let Reform divide us. Southwark Liberal Democrats are proud to have a team from all over the globe who call Southwark their home!

Liberal Democrat Spring Conference starts this Friday and you can view all the events put on by the Local Government Association Liberal Democrat Group and ALDC at our special Spring Conference webpage. www.local.gov.uk/lga-libdem-g...

The LGA has launched the ‘Care where we live’ consultation on the role of local government in a future, reformed system of adult social care. The consultation platform, Safe Spaces, is now live and hope you can share views and experiences. www.local.gov.uk/care-where-w...

“To ensure that discussions on reform focus solely on meeting the needs of children and young people with SEND quickly and effectively, government must commit to ensuring that all DSG deficits are written off, ahead of the statutory override ending in March 2028." www.local.gov.uk/about/news/p...

Out and about spreading the good word with team #Chelsfield. The message on the doors is that good, hard working campaigners are recognised and appreciated. #VoteLibDem

Out and about with team #Orpington spreading the good word and hearing loud and clear the message, the main parties are not wanted here. #VoteLibDem

ALDC have put together a Nominations Toolkit Don't leave nomination papers to the last minute! The sooner you sort your candidate nomination paperwork the better so you can submit in good time and leave yourself room to make any corrections or amendments www.aldc.org/2026/03/nomi...

Opposition councillors criticised the budget passed by Labour-run Ealing Council. Ealing Liberal Democrat Leader Councillor Gary Malcolm said the authority still plans to close children’s centres. www.ealing.news/news/ealing-...

Today we mark International Women's Day 2026. This year we mark 115 years of International Women's Day, which was first celebrated in 1911. This year's theme is 'Give To Gain'. Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support.

Great to get out this morning supporting our two wonderful Lib Dem candidates Caleb Pell & Carol Dunne #Abingdon

Great morning's campaigning in Streatham Common and Vale! Let's hope this afternoon is even better!

Another day on the doors spreading the good word for team #BromleyTown. Compliments and casework picked up with a strong message of reform not wanted here.

Good campaigning session in Bicester East today. Lots came up on the doorstep, but mostly potholes. I’ve been able to explain to residents that we are moving into a ‘recovery’ phase now that the weather has dried, we plan to throw everything at this and get caught up. You will see activity near you.

Southwark Liberal Democrats launched their manifesto - “How to Fix Southwark” to tackle cost of living and housing crises, rising crime, council services that feel remote and inaccessible and an inner-London that is hostile to children and young people. www.southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

It is just one week until our fringe on funding local government at this Spring's Liberal Democrat Conference. Join LGA Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Joe Harris, Councillors Bill Revans, Lucy Nethsingha and Zöe Franklin MP at 1:00pm on Saturday 14 March at Meeting Room 5 at the Novotel.

The ALDC and LGA Liberal Democrat Group Councillors Weekend returns on 26-28 June alongside the Kickstart weekend. You can find out more about the Councillors Weekend at www.aldc.org/2026/01/coun... You can find out more about Kickstart at www.aldc.org/2026/01/kick...

It is just one week until the Local Government Reception at this Spring's Liberal Democrat Conference. Join Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP and LGA Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Joe Harris at 8:15pm on Friday 13 March at the Riverside Room at the Novotel York.

After 16 years of Labour let down, it's time for change. This is our manifesto for 2026: this is How To Fix Southwark.

Yesterday, our candidate Mohammed Atiq was delighted to welcome MP Layla Moran to #BordesleyGreen ward #LibDem momentum in #Birmingham keeps growing! #LibDems are ready to deliver the positive change our city needs 🔶 #brum #LibDem @libdems.org.uk @laylamoran.bsky.social @izzyknowles.bsky.social

Liberal Democrat run Sutton Council have passed budget that helps deliver Sutton’s future reflecting the Liberal Democrats commitment to prudence, fairness and long-term thinking, making sure we support the most vulnerable, deliver great services. www.suttonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...