Join Ed Davey on Tuesday 7 July from 630 to campaign on behalf of Alex Davies, our candidate in the Streatham St Leonards By Election.

Ed will also briefly address volunteers to give them an update about national issues.

This is an important by election for Lambeth, as we are seeking to win a seat off the Lambeth Green Party, whose winning but declined to take up the seat due to legal issues that resulted in the Greens eventually suspending her. This is a great chance to show that we can beat the Greens and Labour.

Learn more about Alex here  - www.lambethlibdems.org.uk/who-we-are/by-elections/alex-davies

How to get to St Leonards:

Train Stations: Streatham Hill, Streatham, Streatham Common all sit in or next to the ward. 

Underground: Brixton/Victoria line, then bus to Streatham.

Buses: Any bus that goes along Streatham High Road - there are many different routes.

A regular meet-up on the second Wednesday of every month for Liberal Democrat members, supporters and the Lib Dem curious in the Folkestone and Hythe area!

Simply come along for a social drink and a chat: no speeches, no leaflet delivery. It's a "buy your own" event (sorry!) but come along and say hello to our Councillors, campaigners, members and friends.

The Royal Norfolk Hotel is on Sandgate High Street - there is free parking from 6pm at Castle Road Car Park in Sandgate which is one minute walk away and often on street parking in Castle Road (behind the hotel) as well.

Our Summer Conference bringing members together from Crewe to Carlisle.

Held at Denton Golf Club, and followed by an evening Regional Dinner.

Denton Golf Club is just off J24 of the M60 with ample car parking, or on a direct bus route from Manchester Piccadilly train station.

Guest speakers include Victoria Collins MP (Conference) and James MacCleary MP (Dinner). Lisa Smart MP and Lord Goddard will give Parliamentary reports with audience Q&A.

We have a special lunchtime presentation, How Not To Flee A War, with  Ukrainian journalist Maria Romanenko and her partner Jez Myers telling the story of their attempt to escape Kyiv as Russia launched its full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022. 

+++ EXTRA SPEAKER +++
Richard Kilpatrick, Lib Dem candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor

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Dinner Menu Notes

The Beef, Chicken and Vegan options are served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, red cabbage, stuffing,
cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding & gravy

Options in booking form are:
- Topside Beef (or GF alternative)
- Chicken Supreme (or GF alternative)
- Vegan Wellington (With vegan gravy - note does not include Yorkshire pudding or cauliflower cheese)

As part of their commitment to listening to and working with local residents, Peter Gane, Jon Renshaw and Roger West, Lib Dem Town Councillors for Cheriton West, hold regular drop-in advice surgeries in the ward each month.

No need for an appointment - just turn up to discuss any issue you would like our help with. If you'd prefer to speak to Peter Jon or Roger one-to-one then please contact them directly and we can set up a personal meeting with you.

The surgeries are held:

• The second Saturday of each month from 11am-12pm in All Souls Church Hall, Somerset Road, Folkestone CT19 4HE

Alternatively, contact Peter Jon or Roger directly by email or phone. If you call and don't get through, please do leave a message and we'll call you back!

Meet Richard Kilpatrick, our GM Mayoral candidate
Sunday 12th July

This Mayoral election will be the closest yet and your vote will count!

Cllr Richard Kilpatrick is our GM Mayoral by-election candidate. He's a City of Manchester councillor, works for European Movement UK, and is also a really lovely bloke! So come along, meet Richard and hear what he's got to say about where Greater Manchester could (still) do better.

WHY SO MANY HOUSES?​

PUBLIC MEETING

with Gideon Amos MP and a panel of experts.

17th July at 7.00pm at CICCIC, Memorial Hall, Paul Street, Taunton TA1 3PF. 

(FREE entry.)

·       Where are new house building projects planned in Taunton and Wellington?

·       What type of properties will be built? 

·       Will these houses be affordable? 

·       What proportion will be available for secure rental at reasonable rents?

·       How will our environment be affected?

·       Will our roads and transport links be able to cope?

·       What about extra provision of new schools and medical centres?

This Public Meeting is your opportunity to raise the questions which most concern you about current plans for local house building with a panel of experts including:

• Gideon Amos: Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington;
• Mike Rigby:  Somerset Councillor for Lydeard and Council Executive Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets;
• Stephen Lodge: CEO of Westward Housing
• Selina White: CEO of Magna Housing
• Chair: Federica Smith-Roberts - Somerset Councillor for Taunton East and Lead Member for Communities, Environment and Climate Change
• Philip Stone: Chair of the Campaign Team, Taunton and Wellington Liberal Democrats

Our next Didcot and Wantage social in Wallingford. Pizza and Politics with Olly Glover MP.

As part of their commitment to listening to and working with local residents, Gary Fuller and Tim Prater, Lib Dem District Councillors for Sandgate and West Folkestone, hold regular drop-in advice surgeries in the ward each month.

No need for an appointment - just turn up to discuss any issue you would like our help with. The surgeries are in a public place: if you'd prefer to speak to Tim or Gary one-to-one then please contact them directly and we can set up a personal meeting with you.

The surgeries are held:

• The third Saturday of each month from 9.30-10.30am by Gary in Sandgate Library, James Morris Court, Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3RR.

Alternatively, contact Tim or Gary directly by email or phone. If you call and don't get through, please do leave a message and we'll call you back!

Cllr Ben Proctor holds surgeries every other month so that local residents can talk to him about local issues over a cup of coffee. You do not need a ticket and can just turn up. But please do get a ticket if it will help to remind you when the surgery is being held.

A relaxed conversation between Gary Jackson and Neil Morisetti on the role of renewables in the UK's energy security.

Max invites constituents who have contacted him about their FirstPort properties to a meeting to discuss any concerns they may have. 

Please note that pre-booking is essential and entry will be by ticket only. 

The Highland Liberal Democrats would like to invite you to join us for an evening to celebrate our historic success at the 2026 Scottish Parliament Elections!

Joined by new MSPs, as well as Neil Alexander our candidate from the highly successful Inverness and Nairn campaign, we hope you can join us to celebrate the campaign successes.

Taking place at King's Golf Club, Inverness, on Friday 24th of July, food will be provided. 

Please do get in touch with any dietary requirements prior to attending the event by emailing:

neil.alexander@scotlibdems.org.uk

As part of their commitment to listening to and working with local residents, Tim Prater and Gary Fuller, Lib Dem District Councillors for Sandgate and West Folkestone, hold regular drop-in advice surgeries in the ward each month.

No need for an appointment - just turn up to discuss any issue you would like our help with. The surgeries are in a public place: if you'd prefer to speak to Tim or Gary one-to-one then please contact them directly and we can set up a personal meeting with you.

The surgeries are held:

• The first Saturday of each month from 11-12.30pm at Sandgate Farmers Market in the Chichester Hall, 70 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AR;

Alternatively, contact Tim or Gary directly by email or phone. If you call and don't get through, please do leave a message and we'll call you back!

Join us in celebration the election of 8 out of 8 county councillors in May 26. 

As part of their commitment to listening to and working with local residents, Peter Gane, Jon Renshaw and Roger West, Lib Dem Town Councillors for Cheriton West, hold regular drop-in advice surgeries in the ward each month.

No need for an appointment - just turn up to discuss any issue you would like our help with. If you'd prefer to speak to Peter Jon or Roger one-to-one then please contact them directly and we can set up a personal meeting with you.

The surgeries are held:

• The second Saturday of each month from 11am-12pm in All Souls Church Hall, Somerset Road, Folkestone CT19 4HE

Alternatively, contact Peter Jon or Roger directly by email or phone. If you call and don't get through, please do leave a message and we'll call you back!

A regular meet-up on the second Wednesday of every month for Liberal Democrat members, supporters and the Lib Dem curious in the Folkestone and Hythe area!

Simply come along for a social drink and a chat: no speeches, no leaflet delivery. It's a "buy your own" event (sorry!) but come along and say hello to our Councillors, campaigners, members and friends.

The Royal Norfolk Hotel is on Sandgate High Street - there is free parking from 6pm at Castle Road Car Park in Sandgate which is one minute walk away and often on street parking in Castle Road (behind the hotel) as well.

As part of their commitment to listening to and working with local residents, Gary Fuller and Tim Prater, Lib Dem District Councillors for Sandgate and West Folkestone, hold regular drop-in advice surgeries in the ward each month.

No need for an appointment - just turn up to discuss any issue you would like our help with. The surgeries are in a public place: if you'd prefer to speak to Tim or Gary one-to-one then please contact them directly and we can set up a personal meeting with you.

The surgeries are held:

• The third Saturday of each month from 9.30-10.30am by Gary in Sandgate Library, James Morris Court, Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3RR.

Alternatively, contact Tim or Gary directly by email or phone. If you call and don't get through, please do leave a message and we'll call you back!

As part of their commitment to listening to and working with local residents, Tim Prater and Gary Fuller, Lib Dem District Councillors for Sandgate and West Folkestone, hold regular drop-in advice surgeries in the ward each month.

No need for an appointment - just turn up to discuss any issue you would like our help with. The surgeries are in a public place: if you'd prefer to speak to Tim or Gary one-to-one then please contact them directly and we can set up a personal meeting with you.

The surgeries are held:

• The first Saturday of each month from 11-12.30pm at Sandgate Farmers Market in the Chichester Hall, 70 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AR;

Alternatively, contact Tim or Gary directly by email or phone. If you call and don't get through, please do leave a message and we'll call you back!

A regular meet-up on the second Wednesday of every month for Liberal Democrat members, supporters and the Lib Dem curious in the Folkestone and Hythe area!

Simply come along for a social drink and a chat: no speeches, no leaflet delivery. It's a "buy your own" event (sorry!) but come along and say hello to our Councillors, campaigners, members and friends.

The Royal Norfolk Hotel is on Sandgate High Street - there is free parking from 6pm at Castle Road Car Park in Sandgate which is one minute walk away and often on street parking in Castle Road (behind the hotel) as well.

Join us on 11th September at the National Gallery on Princes Street (Scottish Café and Restaurant) as we celebrate our historic election win in Edinburgh - returning Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP and GAINING Sanne Dijkstra-Downie MSP in Edinburgh Northern!

Tickets are £60 - includes 3 course meal, tea & coffee and an arrival drink. 

We will be joined by one of our new MSPs as our keynote speaker - Morven-May McCallum! Hear about her journey to parliament, her campaign to raise awareness on Lyme disease leading her to become a published author.

Please send any dietaries to westedinburghlibdems@outlook.com before Monday 7th September.

Hope to see you there!