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We support Liberal Democrat councillors and local campaigners across Great Britain! We provide our members with advice, resources, and training.
We've had an excellent morning at Kickstart, with training including on community campaigning and writing direct mail, and panel discussions explaining how we've been beating Reform across the country!
November 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We've had an excellent morning at Kickstart, with training including on community campaigning and writing direct mail, and panel discussions explaining how we've been beating Reform across the country!
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!
New council motion 🔶
Thank you to Sheffield Lib Dems for sharing this council motion on protecting Level 7 apprenticeships.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
Thank you to Sheffield Lib Dems for sharing this council motion on protecting Level 7 apprenticeships.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
November 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
New council motion 🔶
Thank you to Sheffield Lib Dems for sharing this council motion on protecting Level 7 apprenticeships.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
Thank you to Sheffield Lib Dems for sharing this council motion on protecting Level 7 apprenticeships.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
Our Leaflet of the Week comes from the Pendle team, with their upcoming election leaflet for a local by-election.
Good luck to the local team! 🔶
www.aldc.org/2025/11/leafle...
Good luck to the local team! 🔶
www.aldc.org/2025/11/leafle...
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our Leaflet of the Week comes from the Pendle team, with their upcoming election leaflet for a local by-election.
Good luck to the local team! 🔶
www.aldc.org/2025/11/leafle...
Good luck to the local team! 🔶
www.aldc.org/2025/11/leafle...
Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk BC
RFM GAIN FROM IND
RFM➡️: 368 – 29.2% (New)
LD (Tammy Edmunds)🔶: 322 – 25.6% (New)
IND⚪:229 – 18.2% (‑11.0)
CON🔵:224 – 17.8% (‑23.0)
IND ⚪:77 – 6.1% (New)
LAB🔴: 40 – 3.2% (‑21.0)
RFM GAIN FROM IND
RFM➡️: 368 – 29.2% (New)
LD (Tammy Edmunds)🔶: 322 – 25.6% (New)
IND⚪:229 – 18.2% (‑11.0)
CON🔵:224 – 17.8% (‑23.0)
IND ⚪:77 – 6.1% (New)
LAB🔴: 40 – 3.2% (‑21.0)
November 28, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk BC
RFM GAIN FROM IND
RFM➡️: 368 – 29.2% (New)
LD (Tammy Edmunds)🔶: 322 – 25.6% (New)
IND⚪:229 – 18.2% (‑11.0)
CON🔵:224 – 17.8% (‑23.0)
IND ⚪:77 – 6.1% (New)
LAB🔴: 40 – 3.2% (‑21.0)
RFM GAIN FROM IND
RFM➡️: 368 – 29.2% (New)
LD (Tammy Edmunds)🔶: 322 – 25.6% (New)
IND⚪:229 – 18.2% (‑11.0)
CON🔵:224 – 17.8% (‑23.0)
IND ⚪:77 – 6.1% (New)
LAB🔴: 40 – 3.2% (‑21.0)
Barnoldswick- Pendle Borough Council
LIB DEMS HOLD ANOTHER COUNCIL SEAT!
LD🔶- 1008- 59.8% (+1.5)
RFM➡️- 441- 26.2% (New)
CON🔵- 170- 10.1% (-11.7)
LAB🔴- 66- 3.9% (-11.1)
Congratulations to Cllr Bryony Hartley and the Pendle team for a fantastic campaign!
LIB DEMS HOLD ANOTHER COUNCIL SEAT!
LD🔶- 1008- 59.8% (+1.5)
RFM➡️- 441- 26.2% (New)
CON🔵- 170- 10.1% (-11.7)
LAB🔴- 66- 3.9% (-11.1)
Congratulations to Cllr Bryony Hartley and the Pendle team for a fantastic campaign!
November 27, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Barnoldswick- Pendle Borough Council
LIB DEMS HOLD ANOTHER COUNCIL SEAT!
LD🔶- 1008- 59.8% (+1.5)
RFM➡️- 441- 26.2% (New)
CON🔵- 170- 10.1% (-11.7)
LAB🔴- 66- 3.9% (-11.1)
Congratulations to Cllr Bryony Hartley and the Pendle team for a fantastic campaign!
LIB DEMS HOLD ANOTHER COUNCIL SEAT!
LD🔶- 1008- 59.8% (+1.5)
RFM➡️- 441- 26.2% (New)
CON🔵- 170- 10.1% (-11.7)
LAB🔴- 66- 3.9% (-11.1)
Congratulations to Cllr Bryony Hartley and the Pendle team for a fantastic campaign!
Hetton- Sunderland City Council
Reform UK GAIN from Labour
RFM➡️- 1270- 46.3% (+35.4)
IND⚪- 689- 25.1% (-4)
LAB🔴- 611- 22.3% (-24.4)
LD🔶- 113- 4.1% (+1.6)
CON🔵- 61- 2.2% (-3.6)
Thank you Mia Coupland for flying the Lib Dem flag!
Reform UK GAIN from Labour
RFM➡️- 1270- 46.3% (+35.4)
IND⚪- 689- 25.1% (-4)
LAB🔴- 611- 22.3% (-24.4)
LD🔶- 113- 4.1% (+1.6)
CON🔵- 61- 2.2% (-3.6)
Thank you Mia Coupland for flying the Lib Dem flag!
November 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Hetton- Sunderland City Council
Reform UK GAIN from Labour
RFM➡️- 1270- 46.3% (+35.4)
IND⚪- 689- 25.1% (-4)
LAB🔴- 611- 22.3% (-24.4)
LD🔶- 113- 4.1% (+1.6)
CON🔵- 61- 2.2% (-3.6)
Thank you Mia Coupland for flying the Lib Dem flag!
Reform UK GAIN from Labour
RFM➡️- 1270- 46.3% (+35.4)
IND⚪- 689- 25.1% (-4)
LAB🔴- 611- 22.3% (-24.4)
LD🔶- 113- 4.1% (+1.6)
CON🔵- 61- 2.2% (-3.6)
Thank you Mia Coupland for flying the Lib Dem flag!
New this week 🔶
Keep in touch with your residents over the festive period with regular emails.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/your-p...
Keep in touch with your residents over the festive period with regular emails.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/your-p...
November 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
New this week 🔶
Keep in touch with your residents over the festive period with regular emails.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/your-p...
Keep in touch with your residents over the festive period with regular emails.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/your-p...
New council motion 🔶
Thank you to Flintshire Lib Dems for sharing this important council motion on medicinal cannabis‑based products.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
Thank you to Flintshire Lib Dems for sharing this important council motion on medicinal cannabis‑based products.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
November 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
New council motion 🔶
Thank you to Flintshire Lib Dems for sharing this important council motion on medicinal cannabis‑based products.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
Thank you to Flintshire Lib Dems for sharing this important council motion on medicinal cannabis‑based products.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
New this week 🔶
Tell us your candidates for next year's local elections.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/tell-u...
Tell us your candidates for next year's local elections.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/tell-u...
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
New this week 🔶
Tell us your candidates for next year's local elections.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/tell-u...
Tell us your candidates for next year's local elections.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/tell-u...
Kickstart is back.
📅 28–30 November at Yarnfield Park
Training, strategy & support for Lib Dem campaigners who want to win.
Book now: www.aldc.org/2024/11/kickst...
📅 28–30 November at Yarnfield Park
Training, strategy & support for Lib Dem campaigners who want to win.
Book now: www.aldc.org/2024/11/kickst...
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Kickstart is back.
📅 28–30 November at Yarnfield Park
Training, strategy & support for Lib Dem campaigners who want to win.
Book now: www.aldc.org/2024/11/kickst...
📅 28–30 November at Yarnfield Park
Training, strategy & support for Lib Dem campaigners who want to win.
Book now: www.aldc.org/2024/11/kickst...
🎄 Order your Christmas cards in bulk with Election Workshop and ALDC, it's the perfect way to share festive cheer with members and supporters this season.
Grab yours today:
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November 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🎄 Order your Christmas cards in bulk with Election Workshop and ALDC, it's the perfect way to share festive cheer with members and supporters this season.
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Dumfries & Galloway - Stranraer and the Rhins
Con GAIN from Ind
1st Prefs:
Rfm 1386 (34.4%, new)
Con 1302 (33.5%, -7.4)
SNP 541 (13.9%, -9.1)
Lab 239 (6.1%, -3.7)
Ind 207 (5.3%, new)
Green 141 (3.6%, +1.1)
LD 96 (2.5%, new)
Heritage 27 (0.7%, new)
Thank you, Tracey Warman
Con GAIN from Ind
1st Prefs:
Rfm 1386 (34.4%, new)
Con 1302 (33.5%, -7.4)
SNP 541 (13.9%, -9.1)
Lab 239 (6.1%, -3.7)
Ind 207 (5.3%, new)
Green 141 (3.6%, +1.1)
LD 96 (2.5%, new)
Heritage 27 (0.7%, new)
Thank you, Tracey Warman
November 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Dumfries & Galloway - Stranraer and the Rhins
Con GAIN from Ind
1st Prefs:
Rfm 1386 (34.4%, new)
Con 1302 (33.5%, -7.4)
SNP 541 (13.9%, -9.1)
Lab 239 (6.1%, -3.7)
Ind 207 (5.3%, new)
Green 141 (3.6%, +1.1)
LD 96 (2.5%, new)
Heritage 27 (0.7%, new)
Thank you, Tracey Warman
Con GAIN from Ind
1st Prefs:
Rfm 1386 (34.4%, new)
Con 1302 (33.5%, -7.4)
SNP 541 (13.9%, -9.1)
Lab 239 (6.1%, -3.7)
Ind 207 (5.3%, new)
Green 141 (3.6%, +1.1)
LD 96 (2.5%, new)
Heritage 27 (0.7%, new)
Thank you, Tracey Warman
⏰ONE WEEK TO GO⏳
Book your tickets to Kickstart now: www.aldc.org/2024/11/kickst...
📅 28–30 November at Yarnfield Park
Training, strategy & support for Lib Dem campaigners who want to win.
Book your tickets to Kickstart now: www.aldc.org/2024/11/kickst...
📅 28–30 November at Yarnfield Park
Training, strategy & support for Lib Dem campaigners who want to win.
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
⏰ONE WEEK TO GO⏳
Book your tickets to Kickstart now: www.aldc.org/2024/11/kickst...
📅 28–30 November at Yarnfield Park
Training, strategy & support for Lib Dem campaigners who want to win.
Book your tickets to Kickstart now: www.aldc.org/2024/11/kickst...
📅 28–30 November at Yarnfield Park
Training, strategy & support for Lib Dem campaigners who want to win.
Stratford-on-Avon District Council - Salford Priors and Alcester Rural
Rfm GAIN from Con
➡️ Rfm 272 (33.3%, new)
🔶 LD 269 (32.9%, +9.7)
🔵 Con 227 (27.8%, -29.1)
🟢 Grn 31 (3.8%, -5.3)
🔴 Lab 18 (2.2%, -8.6)
Thanks to Huw Lewis and the team for getting so close. Next time!
Rfm GAIN from Con
➡️ Rfm 272 (33.3%, new)
🔶 LD 269 (32.9%, +9.7)
🔵 Con 227 (27.8%, -29.1)
🟢 Grn 31 (3.8%, -5.3)
🔴 Lab 18 (2.2%, -8.6)
Thanks to Huw Lewis and the team for getting so close. Next time!
November 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Stratford-on-Avon District Council - Salford Priors and Alcester Rural
Rfm GAIN from Con
➡️ Rfm 272 (33.3%, new)
🔶 LD 269 (32.9%, +9.7)
🔵 Con 227 (27.8%, -29.1)
🟢 Grn 31 (3.8%, -5.3)
🔴 Lab 18 (2.2%, -8.6)
Thanks to Huw Lewis and the team for getting so close. Next time!
Rfm GAIN from Con
➡️ Rfm 272 (33.3%, new)
🔶 LD 269 (32.9%, +9.7)
🔵 Con 227 (27.8%, -29.1)
🟢 Grn 31 (3.8%, -5.3)
🔴 Lab 18 (2.2%, -8.6)
Thanks to Huw Lewis and the team for getting so close. Next time!
Stratford-on-Avon District Council - Quinton
LIB DEM HOLD
🔶 LD 437 (47.3%, +3.5)
➡️ Rfm 306 (33.1%, new)
🔵 Con 137 (14.8%, -26.2)
🟢 Grn 35 (3.8%, -4.7)
🔴 Lab 9 (1.0%, -5.7)
Congratulations to Cllr Paul Harrison and the team!
LIB DEM HOLD
🔶 LD 437 (47.3%, +3.5)
➡️ Rfm 306 (33.1%, new)
🔵 Con 137 (14.8%, -26.2)
🟢 Grn 35 (3.8%, -4.7)
🔴 Lab 9 (1.0%, -5.7)
Congratulations to Cllr Paul Harrison and the team!
November 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Stratford-on-Avon District Council - Quinton
LIB DEM HOLD
🔶 LD 437 (47.3%, +3.5)
➡️ Rfm 306 (33.1%, new)
🔵 Con 137 (14.8%, -26.2)
🟢 Grn 35 (3.8%, -4.7)
🔴 Lab 9 (1.0%, -5.7)
Congratulations to Cllr Paul Harrison and the team!
LIB DEM HOLD
🔶 LD 437 (47.3%, +3.5)
➡️ Rfm 306 (33.1%, new)
🔵 Con 137 (14.8%, -26.2)
🟢 Grn 35 (3.8%, -4.7)
🔴 Lab 9 (1.0%, -5.7)
Congratulations to Cllr Paul Harrison and the team!
East Sussex County Council - Ashdown & Conquest
Rfm GAIN from Con
➡️ Rfm 797 (32.2%, new)
🟢 Grn 607 (24.5%, +16.4)
🔵 Con 494 (19.9%, -39.8)
🔴 Lab 395 (15.9%, -7.4)
🔶 LD 129 (5.2%, -3.5)
⚪ Ind 55 (2.2%, new)
Thanks to Martin Griffiths for flying the Lib Dem flag!
Rfm GAIN from Con
➡️ Rfm 797 (32.2%, new)
🟢 Grn 607 (24.5%, +16.4)
🔵 Con 494 (19.9%, -39.8)
🔴 Lab 395 (15.9%, -7.4)
🔶 LD 129 (5.2%, -3.5)
⚪ Ind 55 (2.2%, new)
Thanks to Martin Griffiths for flying the Lib Dem flag!
November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
East Sussex County Council - Ashdown & Conquest
Rfm GAIN from Con
➡️ Rfm 797 (32.2%, new)
🟢 Grn 607 (24.5%, +16.4)
🔵 Con 494 (19.9%, -39.8)
🔴 Lab 395 (15.9%, -7.4)
🔶 LD 129 (5.2%, -3.5)
⚪ Ind 55 (2.2%, new)
Thanks to Martin Griffiths for flying the Lib Dem flag!
Rfm GAIN from Con
➡️ Rfm 797 (32.2%, new)
🟢 Grn 607 (24.5%, +16.4)
🔵 Con 494 (19.9%, -39.8)
🔴 Lab 395 (15.9%, -7.4)
🔶 LD 129 (5.2%, -3.5)
⚪ Ind 55 (2.2%, new)
Thanks to Martin Griffiths for flying the Lib Dem flag!
Cheshire East Council UA, Macclesfield Central
Green Party GAIN from Labour
Grn 🟢 750 (41.8%, +19.7)
Lab 🔴 513 (28.6%, -25.7)
Rfm ➡️ 283 (15.8%, new)
Con 🔵 164 (9.1%, -4.5)
Equ ⚪ 45 (2.5%, new)
LD 🔶 40 (2.2%, -7.7)
Thanks to Stephen Broadhead for flying the Lib Dem flag
Green Party GAIN from Labour
Grn 🟢 750 (41.8%, +19.7)
Lab 🔴 513 (28.6%, -25.7)
Rfm ➡️ 283 (15.8%, new)
Con 🔵 164 (9.1%, -4.5)
Equ ⚪ 45 (2.5%, new)
LD 🔶 40 (2.2%, -7.7)
Thanks to Stephen Broadhead for flying the Lib Dem flag
November 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Cheshire East Council UA, Macclesfield Central
Green Party GAIN from Labour
Grn 🟢 750 (41.8%, +19.7)
Lab 🔴 513 (28.6%, -25.7)
Rfm ➡️ 283 (15.8%, new)
Con 🔵 164 (9.1%, -4.5)
Equ ⚪ 45 (2.5%, new)
LD 🔶 40 (2.2%, -7.7)
Thanks to Stephen Broadhead for flying the Lib Dem flag
Green Party GAIN from Labour
Grn 🟢 750 (41.8%, +19.7)
Lab 🔴 513 (28.6%, -25.7)
Rfm ➡️ 283 (15.8%, new)
Con 🔵 164 (9.1%, -4.5)
Equ ⚪ 45 (2.5%, new)
LD 🔶 40 (2.2%, -7.7)
Thanks to Stephen Broadhead for flying the Lib Dem flag
BY ELECTION RESULT
Trafford MBC, Hale Ward
Con: 1521, 46.5% (+9.75)
Grn: 1245, 38.1% (-9.59)
Ref: 264, 0.1% (New)
LD: 101, 3.1% (-0.6)
Con GAIN from Green
Thanks to Jason Stack for flying the flag!
Trafford MBC, Hale Ward
Con: 1521, 46.5% (+9.75)
Grn: 1245, 38.1% (-9.59)
Ref: 264, 0.1% (New)
LD: 101, 3.1% (-0.6)
Con GAIN from Green
Thanks to Jason Stack for flying the flag!
November 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
BY ELECTION RESULT
Trafford MBC, Hale Ward
Con: 1521, 46.5% (+9.75)
Grn: 1245, 38.1% (-9.59)
Ref: 264, 0.1% (New)
LD: 101, 3.1% (-0.6)
Con GAIN from Green
Thanks to Jason Stack for flying the flag!
Trafford MBC, Hale Ward
Con: 1521, 46.5% (+9.75)
Grn: 1245, 38.1% (-9.59)
Ref: 264, 0.1% (New)
LD: 101, 3.1% (-0.6)
Con GAIN from Green
Thanks to Jason Stack for flying the flag!
This week's Leaflet of the Week comes from Spelthorne, with an excellent Focus leaflet promoting local campaign issues.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/leafle...
www.aldc.org/2025/11/leafle...
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This week's Leaflet of the Week comes from Spelthorne, with an excellent Focus leaflet promoting local campaign issues.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/leafle...
www.aldc.org/2025/11/leafle...
Congratulations to ALDC Fighting Fund recipient Hannah Griffin and the team for the by-election win in the Vale of White Horse!
Can you support the next Lib Dem winners? Please offer your support today.
www.aldc.org/donate/
Can you support the next Lib Dem winners? Please offer your support today.
www.aldc.org/donate/
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Congratulations to ALDC Fighting Fund recipient Hannah Griffin and the team for the by-election win in the Vale of White Horse!
Can you support the next Lib Dem winners? Please offer your support today.
www.aldc.org/donate/
Can you support the next Lib Dem winners? Please offer your support today.
www.aldc.org/donate/
🔶New Council Motion🔶
This Council Motion was shared with us by Sutton Liberal Democrats calling upon the council to reaffirm its commitment to community cohesion and supporting diverse communities.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
This Council Motion was shared with us by Sutton Liberal Democrats calling upon the council to reaffirm its commitment to community cohesion and supporting diverse communities.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
November 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🔶New Council Motion🔶
This Council Motion was shared with us by Sutton Liberal Democrats calling upon the council to reaffirm its commitment to community cohesion and supporting diverse communities.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
This Council Motion was shared with us by Sutton Liberal Democrats calling upon the council to reaffirm its commitment to community cohesion and supporting diverse communities.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
Kickstart is back.
📅 28–30 November at Yarnfield Park
Training, strategy & support for Lib Dem campaigners who want to win.
Book now: www.aldc.org/2024/11/kickst...
📅 28–30 November at Yarnfield Park
Training, strategy & support for Lib Dem campaigners who want to win.
Book now: www.aldc.org/2024/11/kickst...
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Kickstart is back.
📅 28–30 November at Yarnfield Park
Training, strategy & support for Lib Dem campaigners who want to win.
Book now: www.aldc.org/2024/11/kickst...
📅 28–30 November at Yarnfield Park
Training, strategy & support for Lib Dem campaigners who want to win.
Book now: www.aldc.org/2024/11/kickst...
🔶New Council Motion🔶
From Sheffield Liberal Democrats, this motion supports the Marie Curie campaign to provide Council Tax relief to residents with a terminal illness.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
From Sheffield Liberal Democrats, this motion supports the Marie Curie campaign to provide Council Tax relief to residents with a terminal illness.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🔶New Council Motion🔶
From Sheffield Liberal Democrats, this motion supports the Marie Curie campaign to provide Council Tax relief to residents with a terminal illness.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
From Sheffield Liberal Democrats, this motion supports the Marie Curie campaign to provide Council Tax relief to residents with a terminal illness.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/counci...
🔶Standing a Full Slate🔶
Ed Stephenson explains how Stockport managed to field a full slate of candidates at the all-up elections and how your local party can too.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/standi...
Ed Stephenson explains how Stockport managed to field a full slate of candidates at the all-up elections and how your local party can too.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/standi...
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🔶Standing a Full Slate🔶
Ed Stephenson explains how Stockport managed to field a full slate of candidates at the all-up elections and how your local party can too.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/standi...
Ed Stephenson explains how Stockport managed to field a full slate of candidates at the all-up elections and how your local party can too.
www.aldc.org/2025/11/standi...