Tower Hamlets Liberal Democrat Councillors

Working to make the Borough a great place to live and work.

Tower Hamlets with Canary Wharf at the centre, taken from the City of London

Welcome to Tower Hamlets Liberal Democrats Council Group website

Liberal Democrats stand for a fair society that values justice, democracy, individual freedom and diversity. We are campaigning for a prosperous, environmentally sustainable and equitable economy; good, accountable governance and responsible, peaceful engagement in the global community.

Tower Hamlets Council has 4 Liberal Democrats who represent Weavers Ward and Bethnal Green North Ward.

The Leader is Councillor Stephanie Eaton.


Chief Executive moves on: "A committed officer who will be missed" say Liberal Democrat Councillors New!

Thu 2nd Jul 2009

After weeks of speculation in the local and national press, the Council has finally admitted that Martin Smith has left his post as Chief Executive of Tower Hamlets Council. No reasons have been given by the Labour leadership. He will receive a substantial compensation package which will be funded through the Council's reserves.

Liberal Democrat 'Dragon' judges logos at Bow School

Tue 30th Jun 2009

Liberal Democrat Councillor, Azizur Rahman Khan and the Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Councillor Ahmed Omer acted as judges, or dragons, in a 'Dragons Den' style mural competition.

The Mayor, two students and Cllr Khan after the judging

"Questions about Chief Executive must be answered" say Liberal Democrats

Wed 17th Jun 2009

Tower Hamlets Liberal Democrats today called upon the Leader of the Council, Lutfur Rahman to clarify the situation relating to the absence of the Chief Executive, Martin Smith.

Councillor Abdul Matin grateful for your concern

Mon 15th Jun 2009

Councillor Abdul Matin today offered his thanks to all who have visited the hospital and his home following the brutal assault that left him injured and on life support. Although still recovering, Councillor Matin is on the mend and is once more supporting the people of Weavers and Tower Hamlets.

Cllr Abdul Matin (photography: Stephanie Eaton)

Bad air causes 4400 Londoners to die early every year

Fri 22nd May 2009

At least 4,400 Londoners are dying prematurely every year because of air pollution, according to research by the Liberal Democrats. In Tower Hamlets the expansion of flights into and out of London City airport and a possible third runway at Heathrow will increase local air pollution and noise nuisance.

Aircraft on the stand at London City Airport

Council 'paper' tries to blag its way into Royal visit

Fri 15th May 2009

East End Life, the 'free' council newspaper (paid for by Council taxpayers) was caught pretending to be a real newspaper when it tried to blag a pass to cover the visit of Prince William to the Whitechapel gallery. One of the 'paper's' reporters wrongly claimed to represent a publication published by the Trinity Mirror Southern media group in order to gain a press pass to the event.

east End Life cover (photography: Stephanie Eaton)

"Euro elections matter!" say Tower Hamlets Liberal Democrat Councillors

Tue 12th May 2009

Tower Hamlets Liberal Democrat Councillors today highlighted the importance of local people voting in the European elections on June 4. Council Group leader, Stephanie Eaton said "Europe matters! From employment to the environment, from immigration to human rights, the European parliament debates and decides on matters that affect us all. We are hoping for a good turn out on June 4 to support a strong Liberal Democrat team of candidates. We are especially proud that our list includes Jonathan Fryer who lives in Mile End. Jonathan has a fine record of working on equalities issues in Tower Hamlets and across London."

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Tower Hamlets Liberal Democrat Councillors News Stories

Chief Executive moves on: "A committed officer who will be missed" say Liberal Democrat Councillors
Thu 2nd Jul 2009

Liberal Democrat 'Dragon' judges logos at Bow School
Tue 30th Jun 2009

"Questions about Chief Executive must be answered" say Liberal Democrats
Wed 17th Jun 2009

Councillor Abdul Matin grateful for your concern
Mon 15th Jun 2009

Bad air causes 4400 Londoners to die early every year
Fri 22nd May 2009

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Quotes of the Week

"On issue after issue, the Liberal Democrats have led the fight for real change while the Conservatives lagged behind. On the economy, on the environment and now on the real reform of politics, it is the Lib Dems that are offering something different."

April Pond, Liberal Democrat candidate for the Norwich North by-election

www.norwichlibdems.org.uk - 21 June

"I believe that my position as an MP between now and the next election is untenable."

Labour MP Ian Gibson

Resigning as MP for Norwich North - 6 June. See www.norwichlibdems.org.uk for Norwich North by-election news.