Aigburth, Liverpool City Council
Green Party gain from Lib Dem
🟢 GRN – 782 (45.3%, +29.8)
🔶 LD – 637 (36.9%, -13.4)
🔴LAB – 177 (10.3%, -21.6)
➡️RFM – 121 (7.0%, new)
⚪IND – 12 (0.7%, new)
🔵 Con – 8 (0.5%, -1.8)
Sorry to not have Dave Thomas elected, would make a great councillor, next time!
The Beeches, Cotswold District Council
Result: Lib Dem HOLD
🔶LD – 390 52.8% (-3.0)
➡️RFM – 168 22.7% (new)
🔵 Con – 122 16.5% (-17.9)
🟢GRN – 53 7.2% (-3.0)
🔴Lab – 7 0.9% (new)
Turnout: 33.8%
Well done Cllr Paul Evans and everyone involved in a great result
Penrith South, Westmorland and Furness Council
Result: Lib Dem HOLD
🔶LD – 749 (43.1%, -1.5)
➡️ RFM – 588 (33.9%, new)
🟢 GRN – 225 (13.0%, +2.6)
🔵Con – 173 (10.0%, -15.5)
Turnout: 23.5%
Well done Cllr Barbara Jayson and everyone involved in a great result!
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt, Vale of White Horse Council
Result: Lib Dem GAIN from Green Party
🔶 LD – 647 (43.7%, +1.9)
🟢GRN – 480 (32.5%, -3.3)
➡️RFM – 204 (13.8%, new)
🔵Con – 101 (6.8%, -5.7)
🔴Lab – 47 (3.2%, -6.5)
Well done Cllr Caleb Pell and everyone involved in a great result
Sleaford Westholme, North Kesteven District Council
➡️Rfm 243 (45.1%, new)
⚪Lin 87 (16.1%, -13.4)
🔵Con 81 (15.0%, new)
🟢Grn 55 (10.2%, new)
⚪Ind 49 (9.1%, -20.2)
🔶LDM 12 (2.2%, new)
⚪Ind 12 (2.2%, new)
Reform UK GAIN from Lincolnshire Independents
Thank you to Susan Hislop for standing.
🔶Election Imprints✍️
From Monday 30 March we will be in the regulated period for the 2026 local elections. All campaign material then must be accounted for in election expense returns and everything used to promote a candidate must include an election imprint.
aldc.org/2026/03/imprints
🔶Scottish Parliament Elections: What to do for the last few weeks🗳️
It’s now only just around the corner – the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May is a huge opportunity for our party.
Here's what you should do to help.
www.aldc.org/2026/03/what-t...
🔶Leaflet of the Week - Milton Keynes🔶
Our latest Leaflet of the Week comes from Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats with a terrific ward Flying Start leaflet for the local election campaign. The leaflet displays a great record of delivery from the local Lib Dem team.
aldc.org/2026/03/leaflet-of...
🔶The price of stamps to rise again in April✉️
From Tuesday 7 April 2026 the price of first and second class stamps is rising once again.
aldc.org/2026/03/the-price-...
🔶There are eight weeks to go until the 2026 local elections🔶
Here's how to keep the momentum going for another two months.
aldc.org/2026/03/building-m...
🔶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...
Need a comprehensive solution designed to guide, evaluate and streamline the approval and selection process?
Use the ALDC Approval and Selection Toolkit for well informed decision making every step of the way 🤝
www.aldc.org/guidance-and-r...
To mark International Women's Day, ALDC spoke to Cllr Samia Haq, Lib Dem Leader of Oadby and Wigston Borough Council about her journey, the importance of representation, and encouraging more women and people from minority communities to step into public life.
www.aldc.org/2026/03/intern...
To mark International Women's Day, ALDC spoke to Cllr Samia Haq, Lib Dem Leader of Oadby and Wigston Borough Council about her journey, the importance of representation, and encouraging more women and people from minority communities to step into public life.
aldc.org/2026/03/internatio...
🔶International Women's Day 2026🟣
ALDC is supporting International Women's Day.
International Women's Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
You can find resources to help you champion the cause at www.internationalwomensday....
Want to make an impact on your local council? ALDC Council Motions are for you!
www.aldc.org/category/counc...
🔶Canvass Card and Letterhead Flash Sale⏳
Order by Sunday 15 March to get this great discount.
www.aldc.org/2026/03/canvas...
Spring Conference is just one week away and we can’t wait to see you in York!
Whether you're a seasoned campaigner or joining us for the first time, there's plenty to get stuck into:
🗣️ ALDC Fringe Events
📍 Visit the ALDC stall
Details below:
www.aldc.org/2026/02/aldc...
🔶Campaign Drop Ins: Reform’s council finance failures⬇️
Reform have increased council tax in every council they run and have wasted millions on Trump/Musk inspired ‘DOGE’ projects attempting to cut council waste, only to discover there is hardly any waste to cut.
www.aldc.org/2026/03/campai...
Coggeshall (Braintree) BC
➡️ REFUK GAIN FROM 🙋🏼♂️ IND
➡️ REF, 554, 30.7% (New)
🙋🏼♂️ IND, 517, 28.7% (New)
🔴 LAB, 366, 20.3% (+4.4)
🔵 CON, 311, 17.2% (-12.6)
🔶 LD, Barry Fleet, 55, 3.1% (New)
Thanks to Barry Fleet and the 🔶 team.
Thrupp, Stroud DC
🟢 GRN HOLD
🟢 Green, 540 (67.5%)
➡️ Reform, 132 (16.5%)
🔵 Conservative, 58 (7.25%)
🔴 Labour, Co-op 46 (5.75%)
🔶 Lib Dem, Raffy Chiswick, 22 (2.75%)
🤖 UKIP, 2 (0.25%)
Thanks to Raffy Chiswick and the 🔶 team.
Hextable, Sevenoaks DC
🔵 CON GAIN FROM 🙋🏼♂️ IND
🔵 Con, 600, 38.9% (+19.3)
➡️ RefUK, 406, 26.3% (New)
🔶 LD, Ashley Wassall, 367, 23.8% (New)
🙋🏼♂️ Ind, 108, 7.0% (New)
🟢 Grn, 62, 4.0% (New)
Thanks to Ashley Wassall and the 🔶 team.
Murton, Durham UA
🔴 LAB GAIN FROM ➡️ REFUK.
🔴 LAB: 1004, 50.6% (+17.6)
➡️ RFM: 786, 39.6% (-4.5)
🟢 GRN: 95, 4.8% (New)
🔵 CON: 61, 3.1% (-2.0)
🔶 LDM: Neil Thompson, 38, 1.9% (-2.3)
Thanks to Neil Thompson and the 🔶 team.
🔶Leaflet of the Week - New Forest Lib Dems🔶
Our latest Leaflet of the Week comes from New Forest Liberal Democrats with a great campaign leaflet. We really liked the artwork, the strong messaging and a great set of local stories.
www.aldc.org/2026/03/leafle...
🔶Letterhead Flash Sale⏳
Order by Sunday 15 March to get this great discount.
www.aldc.org/2026/03/letter...
🔶Canvass Card Flash Sale⏳
Order by Sunday 15 March to get this great discount.
www.aldc.org/2026/03/canvas...
🔶Winning with blue letters📝
What they are and how best to use them in your campaign.
www.aldc.org/2026/03/winnin...
🔶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.
Deadline: 4pm Thursday 9 April
www.aldc.org/2026/03/nomina...
🔶Good luck to our teams in Sevenoaks, Durham, Stroud and Braintree this week!🗳️
Everything you need to be a successful agent on polling day and beyond! 📃
www.aldc.org/local-election...
