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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 23h

💻 ALDC’s online Town & Parish Councillor Conference is next Saturday, 17 October! Joined by Zöe Franklin MP, Baroness Ros Scott & Manuela Perteghella MP, plus expert panels to explore grassroots representation in a changing local gov landscape. Register free 🔗 www.aldc.org/2026/10/town-p...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

💻 Connect can feel overwhelming, but you only need a few core skills to run a winning campaign. Missed earlier sessions? No problem. Each webinar stands alone! Join us TODAY for Creating & Using Virtual Phone Banks. Free for ALDC members (12:30 & 17:30) Sign up 🔗 www.aldc.org/category/webin...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Rosemount / Midstocket - Aberdeen City Council SNP Hold 🟡 SNP 861 27.9% 🔵 Conservative 743 24.1% 🔴 Labour 535 17.3% 🟢 Green 330 10.7% ➡️ Reform 323 10.5% 🔶Sandy Stephen Liberal Democrat 192 6.2% 🔘Independent 67 2.2% 🔘Independent 37 1.2% Thanks to Sandy for standing.

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Town Ward - Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council Labour Gain from Reform 🔴Labour 431 46.2% ➡️ Reform 249 26.7% 🟢Green 115 12.3% 🔵Conservative 110 11.8% 🔶Morgan Inwood Liberal Democrat 27 2.9% Thanks to Morgan for standing.

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Myatt's Field - London Borough of Lambeth Labour Hold 🔴 Labour 1026 47.5% 🟢Green 815 37.7% 🔶Christopher French Liberal Democrat 189 8.7% 🔵 Conservative 74 3.4% ➡️Reform 58 2.7% 🔘Christian Alliance 26 1.2% 🔘Socialist Party 9 0.4% Thanks to Christopher for standing

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🗓️ Not every leaflet needs to be a hard political pitch! ALDC’s 2027 calendar templates offer a low-pressure way to show you're active year-round. Choose between essential local numbers or postal vote reminders alongside your calendar. Get the templates 🔗 www.aldc.org/wbc-2026/#:~:t...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🗳️ Four principal authority by-elections are taking place tomorrow, with Lib Dems standing in three! Good luck to all of our candidates 🍀 🟡 Aberdeen, Rosemount/Midstocket 🔵 Amber Valley, Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley ➡️ Newcastle-under-Lyme, Town 🔴 Lambeth, Myatt's Fields

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🔶 An Annual Report is a great end-of-year piece to put out, placing an entire year’s worth of hard work into perspective. ALDC's newest template gives you tonnes of choice with panels you can mix and match to best showcase your achievements in 2026! Download now 🔗 www.aldc.org/wbc-2026/#:~:t...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🎄 We might have beaten the supermarkets to Christmas... 👀 Don't leave your Christmas cards until the last minute! Sending season’s greetings is a great, non-political way to show residents you care Secure our bulk buy deal w/Election Workshop. Deadlines & details 🔗 www.aldc.org/christmas-card...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🏛️ How is your council group holding Reform UK to account? In our latest blog post, Cllr Dan Boatright-Greene shares practical tactics from council chambers across the UK – from constitution tips and call-ins to standing up for Liberal values. Read the article 🔗 www.aldc.org/2026/09/tackli...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🔔 Hirst, Northumberland Labour GAIN from Reform UK 🔴 LAB - 350, 50.1% (+7.0) ➡️ RFM - 210, 30.0% (-20.0) ⚫️ RES - 72, 10.3% (new) 🔵 CON - 29, 4.1% (-2.8%) 🔶 LDM - 27, 3.9% (new) ⚪️ IND - 11, 1.6% (new) Thank you to Calvin Clark for putting the Lib Dems on the ballot this time 🙏

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🔔 Wick and East Caithness, Highland Liberal Democrat GAIN from Independent (elected FIRST round 😮) 🔶 LDM - 1522, 50.4% (+20.6) ⚪️ IND - 714, 23.6% (new) 🟡 SNP - 424, 14.0% (-11.3) ➡️ RFM - 283, 9.4% (new) 🔵 CON - 79, 2.6% (-12.5) Huge win! Congratulations Cllr Julie Calder 🥳

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🔔 Forth and Endrick, Stirling Conservative HOLD (FIRST PREFS) 🔵 CON - 1,188, 34.2% (-1.8 ) 🟡 SNP - 1,157, 30.5% (-4.8 ) 🔴 LAB - 380, 11.0% (-3.1) 🟢 GRN - 317, 9.1% (new) ➡️ RFM - 298, 8.6% (new) 🔶 LDM - 175, 5.0% (-0.7) ⚪️ IND - 55, 1.6% (new) Thank you James MacLaren for standing 🙏

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🔔 Long Whatton & Diseworth, North West Leicestershire Conservative HOLD 🔵 CON - 576, 55.5% (-4.6) ➡️ RFM - 204, 19.7% (new) 🔴 LAB - 147, 14.2% (-18.4) ◼️ RST - 55, 5.3% (new) 🟢 GRN - 34, 3.3% (new) 🔶 LDM - 22, 2.1% (-5.2) Thank you to Ian Bradley for standing for the Liberal Democrats 🙏

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🔔 Claremont, Blackpool Labour HOLD 🔴 LAB - 458, 41.8% (-10.5) ➡️ RFM - 418, 38.2% (new) ◼️ RST - 79, 7.2% (new) 🔵 CON - 62, 5.7% (-15.9) 🟢 GRN - 44, 4.0% (new) 🔶 LDM - 18, 1.6% (-10.4) ⚪️ IND - 16, 1.5% (new) Thank you Kevan for putting the Lib Dems on the ballot 🙏

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

💻 Level up your campaigning from home! Our October webinar series is here. From mastering Connect & building diverse candidate teams to Artworker training & stepping up as a councillor, we’ve got you covered. Free for all ALDC members! Sign up 🔗 www.aldc.org/2026/09/aldc-a...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🚪 Make your mark at every front door. Knocking on doors is vital, but don't go to the doorstep empty-handed! ALDC's new calling card templates make it quick & easy to leave a lasting, professional impression with residents. Download the new templates 🔗 www.aldc.org/wbc-2026/

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🗳️ Six by-elections are taking place tomorrow, with Lib Dems standing in all but one of them! Good luck 🤞 ⚪️ Wick & East Caithness, Highland ⚪️ Hirst, Northumberland 🔵 Long Whatton & Diseworth ➡️. Amble, Northumberland 🔴 Claremont, Blackpool 🔵 Forth & Endrick, Stirling

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🪜 Ever thought about becoming a local councillor? Cllr Charles Quinn (author of ALDC's How to be a Councillor) is hosting a free online webinar this Friday at 12:30 & 17:30. Anyone can do it with the right support! ALDC Book your spot 🔗 www.aldc.org/2025/12/webina...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🗳️ The results are in! The election results for the ALDC Management Committee are now official, with all candidates returned unopposed. Thank you to everyone who stepped up to serve on the committee for the upcoming term. See the full announcement 👉 www.aldc.org/2026/09/aldc-m...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

⚡ Help local residents cut their energy bills this winter. With energy costs rising, ALDC's new template motion - inspired by Bristol Lib Dems - calls on councils to boost advice and practical support on efficient heating for local households. Download the motion 🔗 www.aldc.org/2026/09/counci...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🍂 Get your Autumn Focus sorted for less! We’ve partnered with Election Workshop on discounted A3 and A4 Focus print runs, plus brand-new templates that make dropping in local content simple ⏰ Artwork deadline: Tuesday 29 September Print deal details & templates 🔗 www.aldc.org/2026/09/a3-and...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🔔 Queen's Park, Brighton & Hove Green Party GAIN from Labour 🟢 GRN - 1139, 50.1% (+1.8) 🔴 LAB - 802, 35.3% (+4.2) ➡️ RFM - 160, 7.0% (-3.1) 🔵 CON - 97, 4.3% (+0.8) 🔶 LDM: - 74, 3.7% (-0.9) Thanks to Rudi Dikty-Daudiyan for giving people the option to vote Lib Dem! 🙏

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Bray, Windsor & Maidenhead Conservative HOLD 🔵 CON - 745, 36.1% 🔶 LDM - 719, 34.9% ➡️ RFM - 368, 17.8% ⚪️ TBFI - 193, 9.4% 🔴 LAB - 38, 1.8% Agonisingly close one – 26 votes in it. Well done to Joanna Korczak for making the Tories sweat here! 👏

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🔔 New Bradwell, Milton Keynes Labour HOLD 🔴 LAB - 1023, 54.2% (+19.7) ➡️ RFM - 441, 23.4% (-3.1) 🟢 GRN - 175, 9.3% (-12.5) 🔵 CON - 160, 8.5% (-2.6) 🔶 LDM - 87, 4.6% (-1.5) Thank you to Martin Clarke for standing for the Liberal Democrats 🙏

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🔔 Wombourne North, South Staffordshire Conservative HOLD 🔵 CON - 864, 50.1% (+8.1) ➡️ RFM - 645, 37.4% (new) 🔴 LAB - 115, 6.7% (-12.3) 🟢 GRN - 68, 3.9% (-16.1) 🔶 LDM - 33, 1.9% (-7.3) Thank you to Michael Jones for giving people the chance to vote Lib Dem 🔶

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🔔 Blockley, Cotswold DC Conservative GAIN from Green Party 🔵 CON - 431, 54.7% (+11.0) 🔶 LDM - 240, 29.2% (new) ➡️ RFM - 59, 7.5% (new) 🟢 GRN - 54, 6.9% (-49.5) 🔴 LAB - 14, 1.8% (new) Not bad from a standing start! Well done to Danny Loveridge and the team 👏

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🗳️ Five more by-elections are taking place today, with Lib Dems standing in all of them! Good luck to our teams on the ground 🤞 🔴 Milton Keynes, New Bradwell 🟢 Cotswold, Blockley 🔵 South Staffordshire, Wombourne North 🔴 Brighton and Hove, Queens Park 🔵 Windsor and Maidenhead, Bray

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🔔 Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden, Tunbridge Wells BC Liberal Democrat GAIN from Tunbridge Wells Alliance 🔶 LDM - 697, 37.4% (+22.9) 🔵 CON - 590, 31.6% (-14.6) ➡️ RFM - 392, 21.0% (-4.4) 🟢 GRN - 188, 10.0% (-3.9) Congratulations to Cllr Harry Wormington and the team on a fantastic win! 🥳

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

🔶 ALDC MOTION PASSED 🔶 No one should face threats or harassment simply for standing up for their community. Thank you Conference for voting YES to keep our councillors and candidates safe.

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🪩 Lib Dem DISCO is TONIGHT from 22.00 and we have one more surprise for you! 🕺 Yes, our party leader – who has moves for days – will be joining us at the beginning to get the party started! 🎟️ Come to ALDC's stand (27) today to buy your tickets or get them on the door!

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🪩 TOMORROW: join us on the dance floor at Lib Dem DISCO. 🔶 Our final DJ reveal is Chichester's very own Jess Brown-Fuller MP! 🎟️ Buy your ticket now and pick your wristband up at ALDC's Conference Stand: members.aldc.org/EventRegis... 🥂 Tickets are £20 and include two free drinks

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🔔 Avondale & Stonehouse Ward, South Lanarkshire SNP GAIN from Independent 🎗️ SNP - 1025, 27.6% 🔴 LAB - 743, 20.0% ➡️ RFM - 727, 19.6% 🔵 CON - 393, 10.6% 🔶 LDM - 357, 9.6% 🟢 GRN - 303, 8.2% ⚪️ IND - 107, 2.9% 🔺 YP - 45, 1.2% ⛺️ ADF - 12, 0.3% Thanks to David Glennie 🙏

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🔔 Wreake Valley, Charnwood Conservative GAIN from Green Party 🔵 CON, 1091, 48.2% (+8.0) ➡️ RFM, 706, 31.2% (new) 🟢 GRN, 372, 16.4% (-34.3) 🔴 LAB, 69, 3.1% (-6.0) 🔶 LDM, 24, 1.1% (new) Thanks to Murray Sinclair and the team for putting a Lib Dem on the ballot this time 🙏

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Walkley Ward, SHEFFIELD MBC; LAB GAIN from GREEN. 🔴 LAB, 2315, 53.4% 🟢 Grn, 1249, 28.8% ➡️ REF, 541, 12.5% 🔶 LibDem, Alex PURVIS, 112, 2.6% 🔵 Con, 59, 1.4% 🎈TUSC, 56,1.3% Thanks to Alex PURVIS and the 🔶 team.

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🪩 2 DAYS until Lib Dem DISCO at Autumn Conference. We're revealing a new special guest DJ every day until then! 🔶 Our penultimate pick is Stockport's Lib Dem Council Leader Mark Roberts 🎟️ Buy your ticket now & pick your wristband up at ALDC's Conference Stand: members.aldc.org/EventRegis...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🪩 3 days to go until Lib Dem DISCO at Autumn Conference & we'll be revealing a new special guest DJ every day until then! 🔶 Next up is Bicester & Woodstock's Lib Dem MP Calum Miller! 🎟️ Buy your ticket now & pick your wristband up at ALDC's Conference Stand (27): members.aldc.org/EventRegis...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🎟️ Tickets cost £20 and includes two free drink vouchers 🍹 🙏 Lib Dem DISCO is co-hosted with the Cambridge Liberal Democrats and sponsored by UK Music and TikTok.

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🪩 Lib Dem DISCO is returning to Autumn Conference on Saturday. We'll be revealing a new special guest DJ every day until then! 🔶 First up is Carshalton & Wallington's own Bobby Dean MP! 🎟️ Buy your ticket now and pick your wristband up at ALDC's Conference Stand: members.aldc.org/EventRegistr...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🎟️ Tickets cost £20 and includes two free drink vouchers 🍹 🙏 Lib Dem DISCO is co-hosted with the Cambridge Liberal Democrats and sponsored by UK Music and TikTok.

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We're so proud that Amjid recently participated in ALDC's Future Leaders Programme, which brings together talented and ambitious Lib Dems from ethnic minority backgrounds to develop their skills and help them take the next step up on the political ladder 💪

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Amjid, Luton's first Luton-raised Leader of Kashmiri heritage, said: “Our absolute commitment will be to the people of Luton. My immediate priority will be to ensure stability & a renewed sense of purpose to the council, with a clear focus on the issues and priorities that matter most to our town."

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🗳️ There are four by-elections taking place this week, with the Liberal Democrats standing candidates in three. Good luck to our teams 🤞 🔵 Bassetlaw, East Markham (Today) ⚪️ South Lanarkshire, Avondale and Stonehouse 🟢 Sheffield, Walkley 🟢 Charnwood, Wreake Valley

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🏆 Spelthorne are the winners of this week's Leaflet of the Week for their beautifully designed, action-packed Focus newsletter! Get the full PDF and submit your own contender 🔗 www.aldc.org/2026/09/leaf...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

What is your next FOCUS leaflet going to look like? 🤔 A3 or A4 ? Full colour or two colour? Need space for 1, 2 or 3 campaigners? And are you pushing a squeeze message or want to get more local stories in? 🔶 ALDC's latest FOCUS template covers all those bases 🔗 www.aldc.org/focus-leaflets/

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

💼 Offering work experience is a brilliant way to boost your local party's capacity and recruit young campaigners. From local research to literature design, placements deliver real results, even without a fixed office. Read the full story 🔗 www.aldc.org/2026/09/using-...

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🔔 Haverhill West, WEST SUFFOLK DC; Conservative HOLD 🔵 CON - 530, 51.3% (+16.5) ➡️ RFM - 267, 25.8 % (new) 🔴 LAB - 146, 14.1% (-23.4) 🟢 GRN - 60, 5.8% (new) 🔶 LDM - 30, 2.9% (new) Thanks to James Porter for putting the Liberal Democrats on the ballot paper 🙏

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