Liberal Democrats3 days agoHow a council navigated a close call to elect its new leaderGateshead Council holds its first AGM since the election but some of its councillors are in Turkey.3 days ago3 days agoCouncillor urges bathing status at dangerous lakeRobert Reiss has posted a video about swimming while drinking alcohol at a reservoir.3 days ago5 days agoParties fail to elect leader after local electionsLiberal Democrat David King was four votes short and no alternative leader was elected5 days ago22 May 2026Councillor first elected aged 18 resignsJoe Harris was first elected to Cotswold District Council in 2011 aged 18 and went on to become council leader.22 May 202622 May 2026Lib Dems announce Makerfield by-election candidateCouncillor Jake Austin will represent the Lib Dems in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June.22 May 202621 May 2026Labour to lead council despite heavy election lossLabour and the Green Party say they will work together on Sheffield Council.21 May 202621 May 2026Lib Dems will run city despite losing majorityThe party lost two seats in the recent elections, reducing the number of its councillors to 26.21 May 202619 May 2026Councillor resigns 10 days after local electionsReform UK says it is due to business commitments, but some say the party should fund the by-election.19 May 202617 May 2026Richmond-upon-Thames: The borough with no oppositionLiberal Democrats won every single seat in Richmond-upon-Thames at the local election, but is that good for democracy?17 May 2026...
