The Liberal Democrats are celebrating a triumphant result in Manchester as John Leech was re-elected, marking 25 years of public service to the city.

Another Lib Dem councillor has joined the opposition on Manchester City Council to hold the council to account.

Residents in Ancoats and Beswick chose hardworking local Lib Dem Alan Good to represent them in the Town Hall.

"Like so many Manchester residents my constituents were fed up of being ignored by Labour," said Councillor Alan Good. Adding, "It is important to listen to residents and represent them in the city council".

Read the full details and other news about Liberal Democrat campaigners in Manchester here and here.

Manchester Council has lost a landmark legal battle over a decision to grant itself permission for a new car park right next to a primary school.

Decisions about whether to award bumper pay rises to senior staff will be taken behind closed doors and no longer be subjected to scrutiny.

A successful Liberal Democrat amendment today will force developers to take financial responsibility for unsafe buildings and ensure the Grenfell-style cladding row in Manchester is never repeated.

The Manchester Liberal Democrats have endorsed a Tier 3 Lockdown for the region and a national 'Circuit Breaker'.

The Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce, alongside the LGIU, that John Leech has been shortlisted for the 2020 Councillor Awards for Lifetime Achievement in public service.

The Liberal Democrats have warned of "systemic targeting" as hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community are up nearly 20% this year, new statistics have uncovered.

Plans for a new indoor arena have been dogged by accusations of vested interests and "cosy relationships" between developers and the Council.

Approving thousands of luxury apartments and skyscrapers was the priority in Manchester City Council’s first planning meeting since the Coronavirus crisis began nearly six months ago.