Community skips to be introduced in Southwark
Southwark Council has today announced that it will introduce community skips – after a long running campaign and manifesto commitment from the Southwark Liberal Democrats.
16 Sep 2026
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Developers in Southwark to pay fairer share on student developments
Southwark Council announced today (15th September) that the community infrastructure levy (CIL) will be increased on developers building student accommodation.
15 Sep 2026
Southwark Liberal Democrats demand fair share of new “tourist tax”
Southwark Liberal Democrats have reacted to yesterday’s announcement from the Government that Mayor’s will be given powers to raise an Overnight Visitor Levy (known as a “Tourist Tax”).
11 Sep 2026
National News from the Liberal Democrats
Education, Children & Schools
Securing the Future of Rural and Coastal Education
It is time to back our coastal and rural schools with the funding, teachers, and protections they need to stay at the center of community life.
CV
19 Sep 2026
Housing
Mortality of Children in Temporary Accommodation
Liberal Democrats believe that no child should ever die because of where they live. Our members have passed a new policy to end this tragedy and guarantee safe, decent housing for every family.
GA
19 Sep 2026
International Affairs
The Global Fight for Liberal Values
Ed Davey’s speech from the Liberal International’s London Security Conference 2026 at the National Liberal Club
ED
9 Sep 2026
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