Really proud to be working on a programme that means more people get home safely than in neighbouring areas. (In spite of a police force whose record on speeding enforcement is frankly shameful)

Wokingham Borough Council's Liberal Democrat administration confirmed it will proceed with the Barkham Solar Farm. The project is forecast to deliver over £1 million a year in net income for council services, alongside clean, locally generated power www.wokinghamlibdems.org.uk/news/article...

Barkham Solar Farm gets go-ahead

Wokingham Borough Council's Liberal Democrat administration confirmed it will proceed with the Barkham Solar Farm at the Executive meeting on 30 July 2026.

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Cllr Chris Northwood went from activist to candidate to councillor, and still works part-time as a software developer. "Democracy is strongest when elected representatives represent the whole gamut of lived experience in our society." https://orlo.uk/xJtDq #BeACouncillor

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that more police officers will be on the streets in Southwark. This is an important first step in our plan to work with the Met to make Southwark safer. southwarknews.co.uk/area/southwa...

Congratulations to Team England, winning 110 medals at this year’s Commonwealth Games.

Liberal Democrat run Bath & North East Somerset Council has announced a £7.2million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to progress plans for the development of the UK’s leading fashion museum. newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news/fashion...

Fashion Museum Bath awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create the UK’s leading fashion museum | Newsroom | Bath & North East Somerset Council

Bath & North East Somerset Council announce a £7.2million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to progress plans for the development of the UK’s leading fashion museum

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Between elections, the work doesn't stop — the A45, whether Stanton Cross delivers the GPs and school places promised, town centres, bins, potholes. Become a free supporter across Wellingborough & Rushden. No fee, no obligation. Link below 👇

ALDC are holding an online Town and Parish Councillors Conference on 17 October from 10.00am. Find out more and register at www.aldc.org/2025/12/onli...

Bristol Liberal Democrat Councillor Nicholas Coombes said “The Council is right to be embarrassed by the Stepping Up programme; every time more information comes to light, it reflects even worse on those making decisions during the Mayoral administration."

This is a stark warning: the climate emergency is here, yet the Government moves at a snail’s pace. It's time for a national strategy: funding cool hubs for vulnerable groups, mandating cooling and ventilation in new homes, supporting drought-affected farmers and heat-proofing NHS facilities.

There are not many Early Bird Tickets for ALDC's Winter Kickstart left. Winter Kickstart will take place between 20–22 November. You can find out more and book at www.aldc.org/2026/01/kick...

The federal party are holding an online session tonight - Monday 3 August at 5:30–7:00pm, for councillors to be able to give feedback to Josh and the Federal Board on the draft party strategy. You can register for the session at libdems.zoom.us/meeting/regi... www.aldc.org/2026/07/coun...

Liberal Democrat run Somerset Council has published its Adult Social Care Strategy for 2026 to 2029, highlighting how it will work with residents, carers and partners to support adults to live healthy, safe and independent lives within strong communities. www.somerset.gov.uk/news/council...

Council sets out vision for adult social care in Somerset

Somerset Council has published its new Adult Social Care Strategy for 2026 to 2029, which highlights how it will work with residents, carers and partners to support adults to live healthy, safe and…

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Nominations are now open for ALDC’s Local Campaigner Awards, they close on Sunday 30 August. The awards will be presented at ALDC’s AGM on Saturday 19 September from 7:45 to 9:45 at the Grand Hotel, Brighton. Find out more and make your nominations at www.aldc.org/2026/07/loca...

The next Local Government Association LGR support webinar on pay alignment and industrial relations will take place on 18 August. You can find out more about this session and also find recordings of all previous LGR support webinars at www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...

South Gloucestershire Liberal Democrat Councillors put forward a motion to Council slating the implementation of the government’s flawed ‘Grey Belt’ policy. www.southgloslibdems.org.uk/news/news-ar...

Liberal Democrat motion slates Government "Grey Belt" policy at full council

Grey belt interpretation is causing harm to our communities. Liberal Democrat Councillors put forward a motion to Council slating the implementation of the government’s flawed ‘Grey Belt’ policy

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Campaigning, and more campaigning 🗳️🧡

Trees!

Out in sun delivering latest Henleaze Focus from me and fellow Liberal Democrat councillors. Wonder how many other city wards have a thatched cottage.

Excellent canvassing session in Grimsargh today.

Out on doors in Effingham with the team this morning. A really positive reception from everyone we spoke to. Top topics were 🏡 Housing and Planning (especially greybelt - more on that another day) 🚗 Speeding 🔥Concern about wildfires Plus a range of individual queries.

Liberal Democrat led West Sussex Council unanimous passed a motion tabled by Liberal Democrat Councillor Kirsten Sutton which called for fairer funding to address long-standing disparities affecting schools across the county. www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...

West Sussex councillors support calls for urgent review of school funding

West Sussex councillors have supported calls for an urgent review of school funding.

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With many councils working through the implications of decisions on local government reorganisation, the Local Government Association's LGR Toolkit is an excellent resource. www.local.gov.uk/publications...

The deadline for the LGA Liberal Democrat Group 2026/27 Next Generation programme is fast approaching, with applications closing on August 21. Find out more and apply at www.aldc.org/2026/07/next...

York Liberal Democrats are calling on York MP Luke Charters to use his new role in Government to fight for the return of the £38 million stripped from York under Labour's new funding formula. www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2641421...

£38m 'abyss' warning prompts call for help from chancellor - who studied in York

The new chancellor should step in to stop the city losing funding potentially worth tens of millions of pounds, an opposition councillor has said.

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Bookings have now opened for the County Councils Network Conference happening this November. The Conference will take place between Sunday 15 to Tuesday 17 November in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. www.countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk/conference-a...

CCN Annual Conference

Booking for CCN's Annual Conference 2026 are now open! Reserve your spot here.

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Congratulations to Councillor Jim Paine 🔶 The Liberal Democrats held Hedge End South on Eastleigh Council in yesterday’s by-election. 🔶 Liberal Democrat - Jim Paine: 1086, 46.1% 🔵 Conservative: 589, 25.0% ➡️ Reform: 443, 18.8% 🟢 Green: 199, 8.4% 🔴 Labour: 41, 1.7% Well done to the whole team 🔶

Book now for ALDC's mini conference on 18 September. It will look at how to tackle the growing challenge of more parties standing in local elections, and the impacts of low winning lines and voter fragmentation. Find out more and book your place at www.aldc.org/2026/05/aldc...

Good luck to Councillor Richard Kilpatrick, who is standing as the Liberal Democrat candidate today in the Greater Manchester Mayoral by-election 🔶

Good luck to all the Liberal Democrat candidates in this week's council by-elections 🔶 Bolton; Rumworth - Gillian Wroe Eastleigh; Hedge End South - Jim Paine Uttlesford; Great Dunmow North - Lorraine Flawn