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Lewisham Updates

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Safety

Call for Safer E-Bikes after Series of Battery Fires

Lib Dems have renewed calls for better regulation on Lithium-ion batteries. Figures show Lewisham has the highest rate of fires connected to e-bike and e-scooter batteries in London, including one that killed a 12-year old boy.

6 Jul 2026
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Environment

Restore and Protect Lewisham's Rivers, says Josh

Liberal Democrat activist, Josh Matthews has called for a councils to work together and take action to end the neglect and pollution on local waterways. This comes after critically endangered species were killed in large numbers by a pollution incident.

5 Jul 2026
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Richard Elliott at Crofton Park station
Crofton Park

Richard Elliott for Crofton Park

Liberal Democrats have reselected local resident Richard Elliott as candidate in the June 18th by-election caused by the immediate resignation of the Green Party's Liam Shrivastava.

21 May 2026
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Borough

All Change. But can the Greens Deliver?

A lot has changed in Lewisham politics. Labour's 55-year reign is over. They were reduced to just 14 seats at the election on May the 7th. All eyes are now on Lewisham Green Party to see if they can make a difference.

11 May 2026
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UK Lib Dem news

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Cost of living

Our Essential Energy Guarantee

The Liberal Democrats have announced a new policy to make energy affordable again and help make fuel poverty a thing of the past.

8 Jun 2026
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