As part of their commitment to listening to and working with local residents, Tim Prater and Gary Fuller, Lib Dem District Councillors for Sandgate and West Folkestone, hold regular drop-in advice surgeries in the ward each month.

No need for an appointment - just turn up to discuss any issue you would like our help with. The surgeries are in a public place: if you'd prefer to speak to Tim or Gary one-to-one then please contact them directly and we can set up a personal meeting with you.

The surgeries are held:

• The first Saturday of each month from 11-12.30pm at Sandgate Farmers Market in the Chichester Hall, 70 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AR;

Alternatively, contact Tim or Gary directly by email or phone. If you call and don't get through, please do leave a message and we'll call you back!

Join the Ealing Liberal Democrats for our big January Action Day in Southfield ward! We've got to get as much data and delivery as possible to make sure we can have enough info to know whether we can direct our canvassing to other wards after this, so your attendance is important.

Canvassing and delivery will be available on the day. If you're new to canvassing, we'll buddy you up with an experienced canvasser and a full canvassing brief will be given. 

Plan for the day
10am: Meet at 18 Kingswood Terrace, London, W4 4BN (next to South Acton Station) for canvassing and delivery. *

1pm: Light lunch and coffee/tea will be provided at 18 Kingswood Terrace, London, W4 4BN (next to South Acton Station).

4pm: Pub social at The Swan, 119 Evershed Walk, Acton Lane, London, W4 5HH.

* There are 2 parking spaces available, but please let Cllr Gary Malcolm know in advance on 07813 205218.

Contact for the day is Councillor Gary Malcolm on 07813 205218.

Join the Harrow Liberal Democrats in our target ward of Rayners Lane on Sunday, 11 January, for our next campaign Action Day — part of our regular work in the ward. Help us talk to residents (we’ll provide training and pair you with an experienced canvasser if you're new to canvassing) and deliver leaflets to share our message as we work towards our goal of 200 resident contacts each month.

Date: Sunday, 11 January
Time: 10:30am to 4pm, but you can join us at any time.
-> Morning Session: 10:30am to 1pm
-> Lunch: 1pm to 2pm at The Imperial Cafe, 238 Imperial Drive, Harrow, HA2 7HJ.
-> Afternoon Session: 2pm to 4pm
Lead Contact: Jacky Tran on 07405 953011. If you're arriving after 10:30am, please call to find out our latest location in the local area. 

Come and join the Chelsfield team as they talk to residents about local issues and concerns and deliver our recent leaflet. We'll be meeting at the top of Cloonmore Avenue (near Gleson Drive)

Our first social of 2026 will be lunch at our HQ on Sunday, January 11th starting at 1pm. 

We want this to be a thank you to everyone who helped us achieve our amazing results in the Broadheath and Hale By-Elections at the end of 2025, and also for us to start looking ahead to 2026. 

A selection of tea, coffee, biscuits, cake and Sandwiches will be available. We can't wait to see you there!

Join fellow local members and supporters for an informal drinks evening with nibbles.

A chance to catch up and look forward to the forthcoming year of elections over light refreshments.

All welcome.

Directions: Broad Lawn is situated halfway between Mottingham and New Eltham stations; it is a short walk from the 124, 126, 160, 161, 233, 314, 321 and B13 bus routes.

Contact: Paul at pggentry@btinternet.com

In our third of our monthly politics chat, this in person! 

Ticket includes pizza and a drink. However, please feel free to BYOB.

We will be exploring the important subject of Housing.

Membership Development Officers can provide crucial support for Campaigning activity locally especially as they help to grow capacity - come along to this session to hear the part that you can play in that.

Join us for a chat over a drink. Non-alcoholic options are available. This event is open to everyone - you don't need to be a member, we'd love to see you!

Find out why your team needs to have an election agent and what the role involves.

Email compliance@libdems.org.uk to register for the Zoom link.

Meet Fleet - the party's approved website tool. In this session we'll show you how to put together a great new website on Fleet and how to take full advantage of the new campaigning possibilities it creates!

Special Relationships

For decades, the "Special Relationship" has been the bedrock of British foreign policy—an unspoken guarantee that, in an uncertain world, London and Washington stand shoulder to shoulder. But as we enter 2026, is that bedrock beginning to crumble?

The geopolitical landscape has shifted. From Washington’s recent unilateral military action in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro, to the transactional "20-point plan" regarding Ukraine and Putin, the "America First" doctrine is no longer just a campaign slogan—it is an active global reality. Perhaps most jarring are the intensifying conversations surrounding US interests in Greenland and even the suggestion of "integrating" Canada into a new continental resource bloc.

- When the US prioritises territorial acquisition and raw power over traditional alliances, where does that leave the UK? 

- Is Britain a partner in a shared democratic vision, or simply a passenger on a journey it no longer controls? 

Join us as we dismantle the myths of the "Special Relationship" and ask the uncomfortable question: 

- In an era of unapologetic American expansionism, can Britain truly rely on its oldest ally?

See you in the Cocktail Room at Saint & Sinner. There is plenty of space to sit, to chat and to mingle.

Please book your free ticket so that I know how many people to expect.

Nilima - SALD Membership Secretary

www.libdemvoice.org/are-we-witnessing-the-end-of-britains-special-relationship-with-the-us-78790.html

In this session we will preview for you what to expect with our training offer in 2026

Local Party Officers can provide crucial support for Campaigning activity locally - come along to this session to hear the part that you can play in that.

Q&A on completing your annual accounts.
Email compliance@libdems.org.uk to register.

Join Arran, Afzal and Naomi, for an evening power hour in Grove Green. Volunteers old and new are welcome.

Meeting outside the Heathcote on Grove Green Road. Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

The next meeting of our Executive Committee will be held on 14th January 2026 via zoom.

The meeting starts at 7pm.  All members of the Bromley party are welcome to attend the meeting and, if time permits, participate, but only members of the Committee can vote.  The meeting will also be online - the zoom code is:

us06web.zoom.us/j/85218198741

The Executive Committee plays a vital role in steering the direction, of the local party, ensuring good governance, and supporting campaigning efforts. Members are elected to positions on the Executive Committee every year at the AGM, normally held in November. 

 Come and join your Beaconsfield Lib Dem team for a drink and a chat. 

Join us for wine and nibbles with Rob Blackie, the Lib Dems' former London Mayoral candidate, on why the Liberal Democrats are the best party to take on Reform. 

Your ticket directly supports our May 2026 local election campaign. 

Can you help deliver leaflets beforehand? Sign up for our Campaign Session (6pm-7:30pm) before the social. 

Come along to this session to hear from our Campaigning experts all you need to know on running a campaign in your ward to hel your local election campaign.

Come along to our Advice Clinic and speak to our Digital Best Practice Officer Alisha Lewis about any questions you might have about your Digital Campaigns!