LGA Liberal Democrat Group
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We’re the voice for Liberal Democrats in local government across England and Wales. Led by @cllrjoeharris.bsky.social. Posts by the LGA Lib Dem Office.
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Work hard. Play hard.
Thank you to everyone who has joined us for Kickstart this weekend.
Over 200 Liberal Democrat campaigners from across the country have honed their skills and are ready to win!
Thanks so much to our excellent volunteers. We couldn't do it without you!
Thank you to everyone who has joined us for Kickstart this weekend.
Over 200 Liberal Democrat campaigners from across the country have honed their skills and are ready to win!
Thanks so much to our excellent volunteers. We couldn't do it without you!
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Work hard. Play hard.
Thank you to everyone who has joined us for Kickstart this weekend.
Over 200 Liberal Democrat campaigners from across the country have honed their skills and are ready to win!
Thanks so much to our excellent volunteers. We couldn't do it without you!
Thank you to everyone who has joined us for Kickstart this weekend.
Over 200 Liberal Democrat campaigners from across the country have honed their skills and are ready to win!
Thanks so much to our excellent volunteers. We couldn't do it without you!
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Teams from Camden, Newcastle, and Young Liberals have had fun at Kickstart this weekend! 🔶
November 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Teams from Camden, Newcastle, and Young Liberals have had fun at Kickstart this weekend! 🔶
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Teams from Havant, Medway, Wales, and across the country have been levelling up at Kickstart this weekend! 🔶
November 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Teams from Havant, Medway, Wales, and across the country have been levelling up at Kickstart this weekend! 🔶
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What a great Kickstart weekend we have had! 🔶
Teams from Manchester, Sheffield, Norfolk, Stevenage, and others have been hard at work, planning to win!
Teams from Manchester, Sheffield, Norfolk, Stevenage, and others have been hard at work, planning to win!
November 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
What a great Kickstart weekend we have had! 🔶
Teams from Manchester, Sheffield, Norfolk, Stevenage, and others have been hard at work, planning to win!
Teams from Manchester, Sheffield, Norfolk, Stevenage, and others have been hard at work, planning to win!
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The LG Inform app gives councillors and officers quick access to key council data and how it compares to other councils.
110 metrics across 11 topic areas, with alerts as new data is published.
Available now on Google Play and the App Store.
https://orlo.uk/aOXU2
110 metrics across 11 topic areas, with alerts as new data is published.
Available now on Google Play and the App Store.
https://orlo.uk/aOXU2
November 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The LG Inform app gives councillors and officers quick access to key council data and how it compares to other councils.
110 metrics across 11 topic areas, with alerts as new data is published.
Available now on Google Play and the App Store.
https://orlo.uk/aOXU2
110 metrics across 11 topic areas, with alerts as new data is published.
Available now on Google Play and the App Store.
https://orlo.uk/aOXU2
Today we mark World AIDS Day. This year's theme is "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response", calling for sustained political leadership, international cooperation, and human-rights-centred approaches to end AIDS by 2030.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today we mark World AIDS Day. This year's theme is "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response", calling for sustained political leadership, international cooperation, and human-rights-centred approaches to end AIDS by 2030.
www.who.int/campaigns/wo...
www.who.int/campaigns/wo...
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National Care Leavers Month may be ending, but our commitment isn't.
The conversation must continue for #LocalGov.
Our guide helps councils implement a whole council approach to support care leavers year-round👇
https://orlo.uk/xPk4I
The conversation must continue for #LocalGov.
Our guide helps councils implement a whole council approach to support care leavers year-round👇
https://orlo.uk/xPk4I
November 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
National Care Leavers Month may be ending, but our commitment isn't.
The conversation must continue for #LocalGov.
Our guide helps councils implement a whole council approach to support care leavers year-round👇
https://orlo.uk/xPk4I
The conversation must continue for #LocalGov.
Our guide helps councils implement a whole council approach to support care leavers year-round👇
https://orlo.uk/xPk4I
The Government is launching a consultation on the proposed levy on overnight trips (often referred to as the tourism tax).
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www.gov.uk/government/c...
Visitor levy in England
This consultation seeks views on the design of a new Mayoral power to create visitor levies on overnight stays in England.
www.gov.uk
November 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Government is launching a consultation on the proposed levy on overnight trips (often referred to as the tourism tax).
www.gov.uk/government/c...
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Happy St. Andrew's Day!
November 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Happy St. Andrew's Day!
Today we mark Advent Sunday, the First Sunday of Advent.
November 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Today we mark Advent Sunday, the First Sunday of Advent.
The @lgiu-local-gov.bsky.social have said “There was little in this Budget to address the immediate risks facing local government...”
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LGIU Response: Budget 2025 - LGiU
LGIU's response to the 2025 budget
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November 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The @lgiu-local-gov.bsky.social have said “There was little in this Budget to address the immediate risks facing local government...”
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This afternoon Cllr @dannaughton.bsky.social and I took part in a community litter pick with the Pentwyn Hitters. 7 adults and 5 children collected 24 bags in just over one hour plus sofa cushions, a pram, bricks, plastic rose trees, drawers, a side of a cot and more fly tipping. Great work
November 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This afternoon Cllr @dannaughton.bsky.social and I took part in a community litter pick with the Pentwyn Hitters. 7 adults and 5 children collected 24 bags in just over one hour plus sofa cushions, a pram, bricks, plastic rose trees, drawers, a side of a cot and more fly tipping. Great work
Supporting residents back into work
The Employment and Skills Hub in Liberal Democrat run Mole Valley District Council has played a vital role in helping residents secure employment, develop skills, and access vital support.
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The Employment and Skills Hub in Liberal Democrat run Mole Valley District Council has played a vital role in helping residents secure employment, develop skills, and access vital support.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Supporting residents back into work
The Employment and Skills Hub in Liberal Democrat run Mole Valley District Council has played a vital role in helping residents secure employment, develop skills, and access vital support.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
The Employment and Skills Hub in Liberal Democrat run Mole Valley District Council has played a vital role in helping residents secure employment, develop skills, and access vital support.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Kickstart has officially begun!
Today, we have welcomed over 200 Lib Dem campaigners for a full weekend of expert training and mentoring.
Here's to winning even more seats in May!
Today, we have welcomed over 200 Lib Dem campaigners for a full weekend of expert training and mentoring.
Here's to winning even more seats in May!
November 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Kickstart has officially begun!
Today, we have welcomed over 200 Lib Dem campaigners for a full weekend of expert training and mentoring.
Here's to winning even more seats in May!
Today, we have welcomed over 200 Lib Dem campaigners for a full weekend of expert training and mentoring.
Here's to winning even more seats in May!
To build a better future for care leavers, the Local Government Association is championing a set of National Care Leaver Asks, calling on the Government to provide essential support such as a national council tax exemption.
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National Care Leaver Asks
National Care Leavers week provides a vital opportunity to acknowledge the success and achievements of care leavers, whilst also raising awareness of the ongoing challenges our young people face as…
www.local.gov.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
To build a better future for care leavers, the Local Government Association is championing a set of National Care Leaver Asks, calling on the Government to provide essential support such as a national council tax exemption.
www.local.gov.uk/about/campai...
www.local.gov.uk/about/campai...
Commenting on Greater Cambridge Shared Planning winning Planning Authority of the Year, Liberal Democrat Councillor Tumi Hawkins, said “Winning this award is a fantastic achievement and clear evidence that our shared planning service is providing an exceptional level of support."
November 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Commenting on Greater Cambridge Shared Planning winning Planning Authority of the Year, Liberal Democrat Councillor Tumi Hawkins, said “Winning this award is a fantastic achievement and clear evidence that our shared planning service is providing an exceptional level of support."
Leader of Ealing Liberal Democrats, Councillor Gary Malcolm said “Ealing Council needs to both treat council tenants much better by fixing the huge numbers of damp and mould problems as well as being more proactive with making sure that landlords change their ways.”
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ealing.news/news/concern...
Concerns over private landlord enforcement - EALING.NEWS - The Voice of Ealing's 7 towns - Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Southall.
Last Sunday (January 15 2023), saw National Pothole Day which aims to raise awareness of potholes on the roads and the danger of them to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians in Ealing and across the…
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November 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Leader of Ealing Liberal Democrats, Councillor Gary Malcolm said “Ealing Council needs to both treat council tenants much better by fixing the huge numbers of damp and mould problems as well as being more proactive with making sure that landlords change their ways.”
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The @local.gov.uk have published their briefing on the Autumn Budget 2025 summarising the key announcements for council.
Our Autumn Budget 2025 briefing summarises the key announcements for councils and provides an initial LGA view.
Read it here: https://orlo.uk/tTZdC
Read it here: https://orlo.uk/tTZdC
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The @local.gov.uk have published their briefing on the Autumn Budget 2025 summarising the key announcements for council.
Congratulations to Councillor Bryony Hartley.
The Liberal Democrats held Barnoldswick on Pendle Borough Council
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Bryony Hartley: 1008, 59.8%
➡️ Reforrn: 441, 26.2%
🔵 Conservative: 170, 10.1%
🔴 Labour: 66, 3.9%
Congratulations to Bryony and the whole team!
The Liberal Democrats held Barnoldswick on Pendle Borough Council
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Bryony Hartley: 1008, 59.8%
➡️ Reforrn: 441, 26.2%
🔵 Conservative: 170, 10.1%
🔴 Labour: 66, 3.9%
Congratulations to Bryony and the whole team!
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Congratulations to Councillor Bryony Hartley.
The Liberal Democrats held Barnoldswick on Pendle Borough Council
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Bryony Hartley: 1008, 59.8%
➡️ Reforrn: 441, 26.2%
🔵 Conservative: 170, 10.1%
🔴 Labour: 66, 3.9%
Congratulations to Bryony and the whole team!
The Liberal Democrats held Barnoldswick on Pendle Borough Council
🔶 Liberal Democrat, Bryony Hartley: 1008, 59.8%
➡️ Reforrn: 441, 26.2%
🔵 Conservative: 170, 10.1%
🔴 Labour: 66, 3.9%
Congratulations to Bryony and the whole team!
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Great evening out knocking on doors in Harrogate, hearing from residents about the issues that matter most. Then had the pleasure of chatting with some of our brilliant local Girl Guides for UK Parliament Week!
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Great evening out knocking on doors in Harrogate, hearing from residents about the issues that matter most. Then had the pleasure of chatting with some of our brilliant local Girl Guides for UK Parliament Week!
Liberal Democrat Councillor Amanda Hopgood, Chair of the LGA's Children, Young People and Families Committee, commenting on Government's SEND announcement said “This does not address existing deficits, which are pushing many councils to the financial brink."
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November 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Liberal Democrat Councillor Amanda Hopgood, Chair of the LGA's Children, Young People and Families Committee, commenting on Government's SEND announcement said “This does not address existing deficits, which are pushing many councils to the financial brink."
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www.local.gov.uk/about/news/a...
Liberal Democrat Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Health and Wellbeing Committee welcomed he Government's announcement of the lifting of the two-child benefit cap.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Liberal Democrat Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Health and Wellbeing Committee welcomed he Government's announcement of the lifting of the two-child benefit cap.
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/b...
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/b...
Good luck to the Liberal Democrat candidates in today's council by-elections:
King's Lynn & West Norfolk; Hunstanton - Tammy Edmunds
Pendle; Barnoldswick - Bryony Hartley
Sunderland; Hetton - Mia Coupland
King's Lynn & West Norfolk; Hunstanton - Tammy Edmunds
Pendle; Barnoldswick - Bryony Hartley
Sunderland; Hetton - Mia Coupland
November 27, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Good luck to the Liberal Democrat candidates in today's council by-elections:
King's Lynn & West Norfolk; Hunstanton - Tammy Edmunds
Pendle; Barnoldswick - Bryony Hartley
Sunderland; Hetton - Mia Coupland
King's Lynn & West Norfolk; Hunstanton - Tammy Edmunds
Pendle; Barnoldswick - Bryony Hartley
Sunderland; Hetton - Mia Coupland
Some of the Liberal Democrat Councillors at the Local Government Association National Adults and Children Services Conference earlier today.
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Some of the Liberal Democrat Councillors at the Local Government Association National Adults and Children Services Conference earlier today.
The Local Government Association has launched new research in partnership with the Association of Directors of Adults Services - Think Local Act Personal, and Frameworks UK to explore how we can communicate more effectively about care and support.
www.local.gov.uk/topics/socia...
www.local.gov.uk/topics/socia...
How to talk about social care: research and quick-start guide
We have worked in partnership with ADASS), #SocialCareFuture, Think Local Act Personal, and Frameworks UK to explore how we can communicate more effectively about care and support. The first outcome…
www.local.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Local Government Association has launched new research in partnership with the Association of Directors of Adults Services - Think Local Act Personal, and Frameworks UK to explore how we can communicate more effectively about care and support.
www.local.gov.uk/topics/socia...
www.local.gov.uk/topics/socia...