Local Elections 2026
The Liberal Democrats are fielding candidates across all the local Borough and County seats for the elections on 7th May. Only the LibDems work hard all year round to improve our local communities.
3 May 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
FIX OUR ROADS
Conservative-run Hampshire County Council have left our roads in tatters and littered with potholes. The Conservative party have failed to fix our roads locally. The Lib Dems are calling for a proper plan to get our roads fit for purpose again.
27 Mar 2026
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
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
UK Lib Dem news
Lib Dems Winning
Getting the job done: Our latest wins in Westminster
The Liberal Democrats secured a number of wins in Parliament recently - here's a recap of what we've achieved.
2 May 2026
Guaranteeing GP surgeries on new developments
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.
14 Apr 2026
Cost of living
Our emergency plan to keep Britain moving
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.
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2 Apr 2026