Petition for a new hospital
The new Basingstoke Hospital, promised first by Boris Johnson and the Conservatives for completion by 2030, has now been delayed, and construction won't start until between 2037 and 2039. This is unacceptable.
11 Mar 2026
Basingstoke and Deane Liberal Democrats
Winning here. Working for you.
We’ll continue extra funding on frontline services for a Brighter Future, a Better Borough.
Cllr Gavin James, Co-Leader of the Council
News from Basingstoke and Deane Liberal Democrats
Tackling the Pothole Plague
Potholes are a major problem throughout Basingstoke and Deane every winter, this year more than most. But the condition of Sullivan Road in Brighton Hill was particularly bad this year as Cllr Andrea Bowles found out.
1 Mar 2026
Keeping Ice in Basingstoke
Basingstoke’s Ice Rink urgently needed investment to remain open but we have made sure ice will stay in Basingstoke for many years to come.
4 Feb 2026
LibDem Councillors Volunteering
LibDem Councillors are often to be found out in the community volunteering. It's a great way to get involved and connect with people locally.
27 Jan 2026
We’re standing up for Democracy
The Government has indicated it is prepared to cancel local elections again this year if they are judged to interfere with its proposals to reorganise local councils.
17 Jan 2026
Devolution is coming
Martin Tod has been chosen as the Liberal Democrats’ candidate for the first ever election of a Mayor for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
15 Oct 2025
UK Lib Dem news
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026