Every Council!
With nominations now closed for the May 2023 Local Elections we are delighted to confirm there will be Liberal Democrat candidates for every council in the North West.
5 Apr 2023
Liberal Democrats in North West England
We are the Liberal Democrat Regional Party covering Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The Region exists to carry out campaigns activities, support our parliamentary representatives and candidates, provide training and mentoring for our dedicated activists and engage members. We also co-ordinate voluntary efforts across the region and run an annual conference for all North West members.
Regional Party News
Spring Regional Conference Motions Published
Our Spring North West Conference policy motions have been released and the debates will be:
7 Feb 2023
Lib Dem Bill to stop prepayment meter installations blocked by the Government
A Bill put forward by Wera Hobhouse, Lib Dem MP for Bath, to end all installations of prepayment meters over the winter has been effectively blocked by the Conservative Government.
3 Feb 2023
Worker's Protection Bill passes third reading
The Worker's Protection Bill has passed its third reading in the House of Commons.
3 Feb 2023
"Obscene" energy profits - Dodds
Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds said of the latest energy firm profit news: "It is absolutely abhorrent that the Conservative Government has not taken stronger action against companies like Shell who have posted their largest profits in 115 years, profiteering off the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
2 Feb 2023
Ed Davey's LGBT History Month Message 2023
Today marks the beginning of LGBT History Month - a time to discover the stories of the LGBT+ community, acknowledge the prejudice they have faced, and celebrate the progress that has been achieved.
1 Feb 2023
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Lib Dem News around the Region
Oldham
Shaw and Crompton Liberal Democrats announce campaign to deliver a new gym for Shaw
A campaign to get Shaw a new gym has been launched by the Liberal Democrats in Shaw and Crompton. Councillors say the campaign is aimed at Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) and will take them up on previous expressions of interest to provide a Gym.
22 Jun 2023
Oldham
Sykes welcomes measures to protect “free and fair access to cash for all”
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader and Shaw representative councillor Howard Sykes MBE has welcomed new laws that could protect free access to cash for all.
21 Jun 2023
Oldham
“Failing” Oldham Council leaders admit there is “no plan” for residential electric vehicle charging
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has hit out at council bosses after it emerged that Oldham Council currently has no plan in place for ‘on street’ residential electric vehicle charging.
20 Jun 2023
Oldham
Three in four bike thefts in Greater Manchester go unpunished shocking figures reveal
Shocking figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats show that three in four incidents of bike theft (77%) in Greater Manchester ended with investigations being closed without a suspect being identified or further action being taken by police.
20 Jun 2023
Shaw and Crompton elects youngest ever councillor
Just over a month ago on Thursday 4 May, Liberal Democrat Tom Penketh made history by becoming the first 18 year old to be elected onto Shaw & Crompton Parish Council in West ward where he lives with his mum and dad, as well as younger sister.
20 Jun 2023
Oldham
Liberal Democrats challenge council bosses on school absences as teachers warn of “ghost-children”
Leader of Oldham Liberal Democrats, councillor Howard Sykes MBE has challenged Oldham Council to provide answers on school absences across the Borough after education leaders warned of rising rates of absent children in classrooms across the country.
15 Jun 2023
