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Good luck to the Liberal Democrats standing in today's by-elections:

Braintree; Coggeshall - Barry Fleet
Durham; Murton - Neil Thompson
Sevenoaks; Hextable - Ashley Wassall
Stroud; Thrupp - Raffy Chiswick

The financial situation in West Surrey is critical. It is great to see LibDems working to find a way to stabilise the new council.

Our candidates In Redhill West & Meadvale for May's Local Elections - Steve Kulka & Gemma Roulston have been out & about talking to residents about the issues affecting the town including parking & the continuing closure of the Harlequin Theatre
#Redhill #LocalElections #VoteLibDem

Talking to the residents of #YardleyEast last Saturday with our Council Group Deputy Leader, Yardley East Cllr Deborah Harries. Yardley East and #Birmingham deserve competent leadership that ensures our city is cleaner, safer and working for all residents. #LibDems offer the change our city needs 🔶

Council approves ‘good news’ 2026/27 budget | City Life Chelmsford City Council has approved its budget for the coming year, including a number of service improvements.

Liberal Democrat Leader of Chelmsford Council Stephen Robinson said “After several very difficult years, we finally have an opportunity to improve a number of local services that matter to residents, making our district safer, cleaner and tidier."

citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/counci...

The LGA’s finance offer helps councils navigate the toughest financial challenges.

From peer-led challenge to strategic reviews, the LGA’s finance offer helps councils strengthen resilience, shape budgets and plan for the future.

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Wishing everyone celebrating the festival of colours in the UK and across the world, a bright, happy and joyous #Holi.

Nice bit of late afternoon canvassing in Cadley

The anger at Labour trying to cancel the local elections is massive across the political spectrum when I canvass.

Great response on the doors for us though

Lib Dems secure funding for school playgrounds, the third sector, and transport infrastructure The 2026/27 Edinburgh Council Budget now sees targeted money for services and infrastructure.

Edinburgh Liberal Democrats have secured more funding for stronger local services, fair choices, and a greener future, as part of the 2026/27 Budget setting process.

www.edinburghlibdems.org/news/article...

A budget that delivers Sutton's future Our pragmatic and ambitious plan for Sutton

The elections in May are a clear choice between our positive vision of the future, or division and chaos with the Conservatives and Reform.

Read more about that positive vision here:

www.suttonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...

And Cllr Gemma Munday spoke about the incredible work the Council has done to protect children and boost children's services - for the benefit of families and young people across the borough.

As she says - very little else could be as powerful a reminder of our values in action.

Cllr Marian James spoke movingly on the importance of protecting and enhancing our charity, community and faith sector.

It supports local wellbeing, makes a huge difference in people's lives, and ultimately makes financial sense.

Cllr Luke Taylor MP spoke about the importance of stepping up and having the courage to deliver a serious, ambitious plan for the future.

Whilst the other parties sit on the sidelines and criticise, we always rise to meet the moment.

Cllr Jake Short spoke about our efforts to protect Sutton's families from changes to the cost of living support on offer - and how we're taking bold decisive action to make sure support continues to get to those who need it.

Sutton North's Cllr Ruth Dombey reminded us of our strong track record of not just managing our finances prudently but ensuring that we continue to provide great services focused on empowering people.

Leader of the Council Barry Lewis spoke about our bold, ambitious vision for a borough where we continue to support the most vulnerable and foster opportunity for everybody.

Lead Member for Resources Sunita Gordon introduced the budget by highlighting the values we have always taken to Sutton's finances - prudence, fairness and long term thinking.

Tonight, we have passed a budget that delivers Sutton's future.

Despite these uncertain economic times, the Sutton Lib Dems are always the ones fighting for the very best for Sutton.

Projects put forward for Pride in Place Impact Fund - Pendle Borough Council Projects put forward for Pride in Place Impact Fund - News release about Pride in Place Impact Fund

Liberal Democrat Councillor David Whipp, Leader of Pendle Borough Council, said "This funding is fantastic news. It means we can invest in towns and parishes that haven't benefited from previous funding streams targeted at specific areas."

www.pendle.gov.uk/news/article...

Building a more inclusive borough with new Neurodiversity Charter Kingston Council has launched a new Neurodiversity Charter to support local organisations to create more welcoming, accessible and supportive environments for neurodivergent people.

Liberal Democrat Kingston Council has launched a Neurodiverse Charter to support local organisations to create more welcoming, accessible and supportive environments for neurodivergent people.

www.kingston.gov.uk/news/2026/bu...

Today, we voted against the Labour budget. It is highly unusual for an opposition party to amend the budget.
Our amendments will bring significant benefits to the residents of #Birmingham
Today we’ve shown that we are ready to lead Birmingham City Council after the May elections 🔶

Roads, SEND and environment prioritised in first Lib Dem budget Investments in roads, care, special needs and environment are at the heart of Liberal Democrat spending plans for Hertfordshire.

Councillor Steve Jarvis, Liberal Democrat Leader of Hertfordshire County Council, said “Our budget is ambitious but affordable, and we’ve prioritised the areas which matter most to residents."

www.hertslibdems.org.uk/news/article...

The #NCW2026 website www.nationalcareersweek.com has lots of free resources to use during this National Carers Week.

Purim Sameach! Happy Purim to all our Jewish friends across the country.
#HappyPurim

My response to the Government's reforms to the special educational needs system 👆️

Building new homes for a fairer, safer and more inclusive Kingston Construction is underway on a housing project that will help Kingston Council achieve its ambition to make Kingston a fairer, safer and more inclusive borough, where people feel empowered to thrive.

Construction is underway on a housing project that will help Liberal Democrat run Kingston Council achieve its ambition to make Kingston a fairer, safer and more inclusive borough, where people feel empowered to thrive.

www.kingston.gov.uk/news/2026/bu...

Richmond Adult and Young Unpaid Carers’ Charter - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Find out about the Charter, its priorities and how to pledge your support.

In Liberal Democrat Richmond, the Adult Carers and Young Carers Charter sets out priorities for all local organisations to work towards in helping young people who are carers for family members.

richmond.gov.uk/services/adu...

Happy St. David's Day to all our colleagues in Wales.

Photo of people holding golden diamon signs representing the Lib Dems - caption being "Winning here"

Great campaign today in Clapham Common and Abbevile with Lib Dem leader Ed Davey!

Hundreds of conversations had - we are in this to win it!

Council approves ‘good news’ 2026/27 budget | City Life Chelmsford City Council has approved its budget for the coming year, including a number of service improvements.

Lib Dem-led Chelmsford Council passed a budget that improves key services that residents have requested. Keep streets & open spaces tidier; support volunteers, small businesses & a thriving High Street area; reduce anti-social behaviour in the city centre. citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/counci...