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Cllr John Potter @johnpotterld.bsky.social · 3h

🔶Canvassing and delivering by our team all day 🔶

I joined in late after a wonderful Sunday Roast event to raise money for the mayors charities.

Final weekend of the campaign is over 🎉

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Olly Glover, MP 🔶 @ollyglover.bsky.social · 2h

🗳️ With a Vale of White Horse District Council by-election for Ridgeway Ward on 13th November, I have been out with brilliant
@libdems.org.uk local candidate Hannah Griffin and the team this weekend speaking with local residents.
@libdemsoxon.bsky.social

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 2h

Great work from @cllr-andrew-varney.bsky.social who has ensured that community groups have a fair price to access venues.

Cllr Andrew Varney 🔶 @cllr-andrew-varney.bsky.social · 3h

“Community groups can now access Council-owned spaces at a fair price once again, thanks to the intervention of Liberal Democrat Councillor Andrew Varney.” www.bristollibdems.org/news/article...

Bristol Lib Dems intervene on Council’s unfair charges to community groups

Following a massive hike in the cost to hire Council venues, Cllr Andrew Varney intervened to protect affordable access for local community groups.

www.bristollibdems.org

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 5h

Don't forget ALDC have their Town and Parish Councillors Conference next Saturday (18 October) 10.am-1pm online.

Expert speakers, bespoke training and panel discussions.

Free for all Liberal Democrat members.

ALDC > Event Registration

Do not use your browser's 'Back' and 'Forward' buttons whilst booking.Please use the navigation buttons at the bottom of the page.

members.aldc.org

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Cllr John Potter @johnpotterld.bsky.social · 1d

The final weekend of the by-election is go!!!

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Cllr Scott Emery 🔶 @scottemery.bsky.social · 8h

Three new members, a bunch of new volunteers and hundreds of doors knocked.

I'd say that's a successful day for the Stroud green team! 🔶🔶🔶

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 10h

Liberal Democrat led Brentwood Borough Council have introduced a trial of a possible new waste collection system, aimed at tackling the Borough’s recycling crisis.

Tackling our recycling crisis: all systems go

It is all systems go for the trial of a possible new waste collection system for Brentwood, aimed at tackling the Borough’s recycling crisis.

www.brentwoodlibdems.org.uk

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 13h

We recently launched our Liberal Democrat Achievements in Local Government booklet.

From next week we will be sharing some of the case studies, but for now you can download the booklet at www.local.gov.uk/publications...

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Cllr Jonathan Harris @jharrislibdem.bsky.social · 1d

A really positive meeting today for the West Northamptonshire Lib Dems, covering a range of themes. A big welcome was given to Harry, a former Labour Councillor who has joined the team. Thanks to everyone who came along. @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 1d

Liberal Democrat led Watford Borough Council and Three Rivers District Council have achieved recognition as a ‘Disability Confident Leader’, the highest level in the government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Local councils achieve ‘Disability Confident Leader’ status – www.watford.gov.uk

Watford Borough Council and Three Rivers District Council have achieved recognition as a ‘Disability Confident Leader’, the highest level in the government’s Disability Confident scheme.

www.watford.gov.uk

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Cllr David Wilkins @cllrdavidwilkins.bsky.social · 1d

Brilliant morning here in #Wrexham at the #WelshLibDem conference. Great to debate, chat and reconnect with friends from across Wales.

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 1d

Liberal Democrat run South Cambridgeshire has had a landmark year of housing achievements.

Most recently they have secured £19 million worth of funding to support energy efficiency upgrades for 610 homes across South Cambridgeshire.

A landmark year of housing achievements in South Cambridgeshire

An £8.2 million government grant has been secured to retrofit social housing in South Cambridgeshire, cutting carbon emissions and tackling fuel poverty by making homes warmer and cheaper to heat.

www.scambs.gov.uk

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 1d

The LGA is running two BAME events:
‘Claiming space, shaping change – leadership for a new political era’ masterclass on 18-19 October
‘Developing your political leadership skills’ on 21-22 February.

Email [email protected] for more details.

A platform for growth - first magazine for councillors

This year, we celebrate a remarkable milestone – 21 years of the LGA’s flagship leadership event for black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) councillors

www.lgafirst.co.uk

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 2d

Liberal Democrats are fighting for a fair deal where mental and physical health are treated equally. It's time to supercharge mental health care in this country.

If you agree we need to fix mental health services, join our campaign today. #WorldMentalHealthDay

www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 2d

Today is World Mental Health Day — a time to reflect, raise awareness, and support wellbeing for all. This year’s theme, “Access to services – mental health in catastrophes and emergencies”, reminds us to prioritise mental health care, especially in times of crisis.

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to Councillor Stuart Bridge who held Widcombe & Lyncombe in Bath & North East Somerset.

🔶 Liberal Democrat, Stuart Bridge: 769, 44.4%
🟢 Green: 267, 15.4%
🔴 Labour: 212, 12.2%
➡️ Reform: 206, 11.9%
🔵 Conservative: 149, 8.6%
🔘 Ind: 83, 4.7%
🔘 Ind: 45, 2.5%

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to Councillor Kevin Smith who gained Kenn Valley in Teignbridge from the Conservatives in:

🔶 Liberal Democrat, Kevin Smith: 50.4%
➡️ Reform: 23.1%
🔵 Conservative: 9.6%
🔘 Independent: 8.2%
🟢 Green: 5.5%
🔴 Labour: 2.7%
🔘 Independent: 0.5%

Congratulations to Kevin and the whole team 🔶

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Cllr Graeme Casey 🔶️ @graeme-l-casey.bsky.social · 3d

Nice to take advantage of some late afternoon autumnal sun and spread the good word in #BromleyTown. #VoteLibDem

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Cllr John Potter @johnpotterld.bsky.social · 3d

Top picture - Reform votes to cancel the promised new high school in Preston 😡

Bottom pictures - team Preston with Victoria Collins MP knocking on hundreds of doors tonight in the Ashton ward by-election 🔶

Only way to stop Reform is to beat them at the ballot box 🗳️ and take power from them 💪

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 3d

Earlier this year, Liberal Democrat run South Cambridgeshire District Council marked Rural Housing Week by celebrating 520 affordable homes built on rural exception sites since 2009.

South Cambridgeshire celebrates 520 affordable homes on rural exception sites

South Cambridgeshire District Council is marking Rural Housing Week by celebrating 520 affordable homes built on rural exception sites since 2009.

www.scambs.gov.uk

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 3d

Liberal Democrat-led Portsmouth City Council unveiled the country's largest solar car parking canopy earlier this year at Lakeside North Harbour. This innovative scheme will generate 4,000MWh per year.

Lib Dems Eco-Power Portsmouth's Business Future

One of the largest car park solar panel and battery storage installations in the country has been finished at Portsmouth City Council-owned Lakeside business park in the north of the city.

www.portsmouthlibdems.org.uk

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to Councillor Alex Drage who held Yateley West ward on Hart District Council in yesterday's by-election.

🔶 Liberal Democrat, Alex Drage: 1101, 54.7%
🟣 Reform: 562, 27.9%
🔵 Conservative: 348, 17.3%

Well done to Alex and the whole team!

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 3d

There are six council by-elections today. Good luck to our candidates🔶

Bath and North East Somerset - Stuart Bridge
North Northamptonshire - Alex Lock
Redcar and Cleveland - Stuart Saunders
Teignbridge - Kevin Smith
West Lancashire - Peter Chandler
Wychavon - Matt Jones

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 4d

Liberal Democrat Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor, Chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing committee, said: “Councils have long supported the introduction of a comprehensive licensing regime for all tobacco and nicotine products, including vapes."

Shops to require licence to sell vapes under proposed crackdown on rogue traders

A licensing system would ‘root out’ rogue operators and give enforcement officers stronger powers to shut them down, the Government said.

www.independent.co.uk

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 4d

Happy International Lesbian Day.