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
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
Lib Dems launch local community surveys
Basingstoke and Deane LibDems have launched more community surveys to help us plan for better services. Let us know what you think of the place you live in and what the council can do better.
9 Jul 2025
NHS Macular Unit to return to Basingstoke
It’s more than 18 months since it stopped coming.
30 Apr 2025
More funding for frontline services
With an average increase of just 10p per week, Liberal Democrat/ Independent run Basingstoke and Deane will have one of the lowest council tax rates in Hampshire, and most of the country. The 2025/6 budget was approved by full council in February.
11 Mar 2025
Barlow’s Park Gets Greener
Work has started at the community football ground in Silchester Road, Tadley to change from gas to renewable energy
24 Feb 2025
Borough Councillor Surgeries
LibDem Councillors in Tadley, Kingsclere and surrounding areas are hosting regular surgeries throughout the year. They're looking forward to meeting residents and hearing what they have to say.
9 Feb 2025
UK Lib Dem news
Latest UK News
A new Magna Carta to save our country from Farage
Ed Davey's Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2026
ED
by Ed Davey
15 Mar 2026
Local Government
Local Government Finance Emergency
After years of neglect, our local councils are in financial survival mode. The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to move past emergency bailouts and deliver a sustainable future for local government.
ZF
15 Mar 2026
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
15 Mar 2026