The Liberal Democrats have confirmed their candidates for the 2026 City Council elections in three wards where the party already holds a seat — building on recent gains and aiming to strengthen their presence in key areas across Southampton.
This week marked the tenth anniversary of the death of Charles Kennedy, Lib Dem leader from 1999 to 2005. It reminded me that I have been a member of the party for 10 years as I joined at that time, having been inspired by Kennedy.
Enough is Enough: Liberal Democrats Back Crackdown on Motorbike Noise Pollution in Bassett Residents near Bassett Avenue and the Chilworth Roundabout are calling for urgent action to tackle persistent motorbike noise caused by illegally...
Residents visiting Shirley Pond Park will be pleased to see a long-standing eyesore finally gone. An abandoned car and burnt-out motorbike that had been blighting the green space have now been removed — thanks to action taken by local Liberal Democrat...
The controversial Portswood Bus Gate trial is being scrapped, marking a significant victory for local residents, businesses, and campaigners who have voiced opposition for months. The decision, announced by Southampton’s Labour-run council...
With a meeting of the Scrutiny Committee to chair on the Council’s budget and a Lib Dem response to coordinate at Full Council, much of my focus over the past few weeks has been of necessity local. Yet given the recent dramatic events in the USA my...
