LGA Liberal Democrat Group

ALDC have a packed schedule of events and training designed to support local councillors and campaigners at Liberal Democrat Spring Conference in York.

www.aldc.org/2026/02/aldc...

YouTube video by DM News English Pulse Room | 15 February 2026 | SKY 522

🔶 Birmingham Liberal Democrats #Council Group Leader Roger Harmer interviewed by DM News English: “People want change in our City. We are the party that can deliver the change.” 🔶

#LibDems4Brum #brumlife #brum #brummie #LibDems #LibDem @libdems.org.uk

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Selfie with Ealjng LibDems

Want a fabulous team the @ealinglibdems.bsky.social are!

They are already a formidable opposition group in Labour run Ealing Council. And they are getting bigger.

For hard working local councillors, #VoteLibDem this May.

Let’s Fix London Together #london

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I've been out campaigning in Sussex where the local elections are back on!

Come join us to help defeat the Conservatives, stop Reform and wipe the smile of Nigel Farage's face in May.

Great to be in Cyncoed supporting @rodneyberman.bsky.social who is standing as the @libdems.org.uk candidate in Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf. In the next election, we need an MS with experience of local government and the health service, someone who understands our community and will stand up for us

A good day's campaigning today across Lambeth!

Lots of good conversations in Streatham Hill East and Streatham Common & Vale. Further north in Oval, Stockwell and Vauxhall too.

Whether its the Labour administration in Brixton or the Labour government across the river, Lambeth is ready for a change

Rural areas count the cost as Somerset prepares to balance budget Somerset Council warns rural communities are hit hardest by funding changes as it works to close a £25m gap and set a balanced budget

The impact of national changes on funding for rural counties has been highlighted as Somerset Council prepares to set its budget for 2026-27.

www.somerset.gov.uk/news/rural-a...

The latest Local Government Association first magazine has an article from Liberal Democrat Councillor Wendy Taylor looking at Councils’ role in a reformed adult social care system.

www.lgafirst.co.uk/features/car...

The nominations for the ALDC and LGA Liberal Democrat Group Council Group of the Year Awards close in less than a week on Friday 27 February.

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Good luck Ellen and Peter 🔶

Another productive day spreading the good word in #Bromley town. Message on the doors is clear, hard working Councillors are recognised and appreciated. Reform not wanted here.
#VoteLibDem

We campaigned before the elections were cancelled, we campaigned when the elections were cancelled and we are campaigning now they are back on 🗳️

Excellent session in Cadley this afternoon 🔶

Plans to spend £1.85m on hydropower proposal for Bath A small hydroelectric power plant could be built in front of Pulteney Bridge

One of the Liberal Democrats most innovative investments in Bath & North East Somerset Council's 26/27 budget, which goes before Full Council on 24th February, is a hydropower proposal for Bath.

www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-n...

Must Know: Operation Ford and policing crime against elected members Protecting councillors and other locally elected representatives from intimidation, harassment, and violence is essential to local democracy. Operation Ford is a new policing provision aiming to…

Did you know every police force now has a named contact for council security?

Under Operation Ford, Force Elected Official Advisers (FEOAs) provide security briefings and coordinate responses to safety concerns.

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Councillor Manu Singh outlines the reasons from leaving the Green party and joining the Liberal Democrats.

www.spelthornelibdems.org.uk/news/article...

Good luck Claire, Nick and Simon 🔶

Children in care "are a priority" for the Royal Borough, highlights Ofsted | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead The Royal Borough has been commended by Ofsted for delivering strong, effective and child‑centred support for children and young people in care, following a focused visit in January.

Children in care "are a priority" for the Royal Borough, highlights Ofsted.

The council has been commended by Ofsted for delivering strong, effective and child‑centred support for children and young people in care, following a focused visit in January.

www.rbwm.gov.uk/news/2026/ch...

I recently joined Somerset Cllr Richard Wilkins and Jeremy Toye, Chair of Nynehead Parish Council, to discuss flooding concerns with the local Nynehead community.

It was beneficial to hear Cllr Wilkins outline the hard work being done by Somerset Council to mitigate the impacts of local flooding.

As council tax levels for next year are agreed, revisit how local funding works.

Our video explains the principles behind setting both council tax and business rates.

Watch the explainer: https://orlo.uk/avwJm

Congratulations Councillor Alison Barnes 🔶

The Liberal Democrats have gained Zetland Ward on Redcar and Cleveland Council from Labour.

🔶 Liberal Democrat - Alison Barnes: 446, 50.5%
🔴 Labour: 191, 21.6%
➡️ Reform: 119, 13.5%
🟢 Green; 65, 7.4%
🔵 Conservative: 62, 7.2%

Well done to the whole team.

SEND needs a radical shake-up.

We must cap private profits to end the race to the bottom, protect existing support, introduce universal screening for every child, and boost mainstream and specialist capacity so the system truly works for children and families.

Good luck Niki and Ric 🔶

Another day, another chance to spread the good word with the people of #BromleyTown. #VoteLibDem

Good luck Hina and Mariam 🔶

As the elections draw nearer and there is more canvassing, please have a read of the @local.gov.uk Safer canvassing guide for councillors and candidates.

Liberal Democrat Councillor Amanda Hopgood, Chair of the LGA’s Children, Young People and Families Committee, said: “The Schools White Paper must deliver brave and bold reform where more children can get the support they need in a mainstream school.”

Good luck to the Liberal Democrat Candidates in today's by-elections 🔶

Caerphilly; Van - Tony Potts
Leicester; Stoneygate - Asit Sodha
Redcar & Cleveland; Zetland - Alison Barnes

Let’s turn East and West Sussex Orange! 🔶

Good luck Jane 🔶

Good luck James, Kaz and Luke 🔶