Liberal Democrats in North West England
We are the Liberal Democrat Regional Party covering Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The Region exists to carry out campaigns activities, support our parliamentary representatives and candidates, provide training and mentoring for our dedicated activists and engage members. We also co-ordinate voluntary efforts across the region and run a twice-yearly conference for all North West members.
Regional Party News
Greater Manchester Mayoral Candidate announced
Lib Dems pick candidate for this May
Adrian chosen for Cumbria
The Police Fire & Crime Commissioner election is in May
Iain chosen for Rochdale
Lib Dem candidate Iain Donaldson launches Rochdale by-election campaign
Huge win in Salford
Lib Dems hold seat - and up 17%!
Conference comes to Liverpool
Our Spring gathering ahead of the General Election
Lib Dem News around the Region
Liberal Democrats win vote to protect Green Belt as Oldham Council rejects Places for Everyone report
Oldham Council has upheld a Liberal Democrat Opposition motion calling on the Government to remove Oldham from Places for Everyone – Greater Manchester’s regional housing policy led by Labour Mayor Andy Burnham.
Cautious welcome to government budget from Stockport Liberal Democrats
The new Labour government’s first budget has been given a cautious welcome by the Liberal Democrats leading Stockport Council.
More than £5,000 Town Council rebrand blasted for botched use of Latin
Shaw and Crompton Town Council has been at blasted after a name change and design rebrand costing taxpayers more than £5,000.
Parish councillors push for health in planning
The desperate need for healthcare to be taken into account when considering planning applications has been raised by Saddleworth Parish Councillors Michael Powell and Sam Al-Hamdani.
Liberal Democrats welcome Greater Manchester keeping its £2 bus cap as rest of the country sees 50% hike to £3
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has welcomed news that bus fares will remain capped at £2 in Oldham and Greater Manchester.
North bound or south bound?
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have agreed to review the location of the Market Street stop for the 403 in Shaw, and the direction display on the buses, after numerous passengers have ended up heading in the wrong direction.