News - Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats

Councillors Wendy Taylor, Owen Burbidge, James Coles, Mark Mitchell, Christine Morrissey, Rob Austin, Peter Lovatt and Colin Ferguson

Newcastle - Citywide

Liberal Democrats form Newcastle City Council's new Cabinet

Leader of the Council Colin Ferguson announced his Cabinet, made up of Liberal Democrat councillors.

4 Jun 2026

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Councillors Colin Ferguson and Nick Hartley signing co-operation agreement

Newcastle - Citywide

Newcastle Lib Dems to lead Newcastle City Council

The Liberal Democrats will run Newcastle City Council following the 7 May local elections, after striking a deal to secure support from the Green Party.

30 May 2026

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Councillor Colin Ferguson stood at podium in Newcastle City Council chamber

Newcastle - Citywide

Statement on Reform's detention centre announcement from Newcastle Lib Dem leader of the opposition Cllr Colin Ferguson

Liberal Democrat Leader of the Opposition, Newcastle City Council calls out Reform's proposal as abhorrent and a pre-election stunt.

4 May 2026

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Ed Davey with members of Newcastle Lib Dems holding up Liberal Democrat orange diamond placards

Newcastle - Citywide

Ed Davey launches Lib Dem campaign for Newcastle City Council local elections

Party leader Ed Davey has been in Newcastle today with local Lib Dem councillors and candidates to launch our campaign for the city council elections on May 7th.

7 Apr 2026

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Ballot paper with vote for Liberal Democrats

Jesmond

Jesmond By-elections

The recent by-elections in North Jesmond and South Jesmond suggest some interesting trends in voting patterns as the May Council elections approach.

23 Mar 2026

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Newcastle - Citywide

Council Tax to Rise by 4.99%

Labour and Greens combine to stop Lib Dem proposals for more investment in road and pavement repairs, improvements to parks and play areas and better council housing.

8 Mar 2026

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