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
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025