Lib Dem District Council announces £300,000 for local projects
Liberal Democrat run Stratford-upon-Avon District Council has announced the next round of their Community Grant Scheme, awarding...
7 Sep 2026
National News
Chelmsford, Maldon and Braintree
Chaotic withdrawal of Local Government Reform in Essex
Plans for new councils for Chelmsford and across Essex and around the country have been put on hold or withdrawn by the government. This chaotic climbdown wastes taxpayer money and adds uncertainty for residents.
7 Sep 2026
Libby Bateman secures Lib Dem party leader’s support for campaign to keep Junction 38 open
Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Cumbria, Libby Bateman, has garnered the support of the leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey, for the community campaign to keep Junction 38 open of the M6.
7 Sep 2026
RE-SELECTED: Gideon endorsed as candidate for next General Election
Gideon Amos MP is re-selected by local members as Lib Dem candidate for Taunton and Wellington at the next General Election, pledging to keep fighting for Musgrove's maternity unit, lower bills and a cleaner river
7 Sep 2026
Government must pay for the cost of its Local Government Reorganisation pause
Government must pay for the cost of its Local Government Reorganisation pause
7 Sep 2026
Gloucester
Lib Dems welcome plan to review local government reorganisation
Proposals to scrap Gloucester City Council and the five other district councils and replace them with a single unitary council for the county will be reviewed and paused
7 Sep 2026