Liberal Democrats will introduce five new laws to make Britain greener and protect the natural environment, says prospective Hackney South candidate, Ben Mathis. The measures include action to tackle air- and water pollution, targets for renewable energy and cutting CO2 emissions and boosting recycling and cutting waste.

London Assembly Lib Dem, Stephen Knight has been praised for his stance against the Mayor's plans to sell-off the fire stations he has closed - despite public protest. Lib Dems say the sites should be redeveloped for the good of local communities.

TfL's new fare structure will deliver a better deal for part-time workers, after pressure from Lib Dems. Daily Oyster fare caps are now set at 20% the cost of a week - giving the same saving as commuters who buy a weekly ticket. The overall fare rise will be 2.5% over 2014.

4,700 young people in Hackney are among the record two million apprentices who have started training since 2010 thanks to Lib Dem action in government.

Hackney South parliamentary campaigner, Ben Mathis welcomed the milestone:

Stephen Williams MP, Lib Dem Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, visited Hackney on Wednesday for a meeting with councillors and representatives of the Muslim and Jewish communities.

Thousands of primary school children in Hackney will get a boost next year thanks to increased funding for the Pupil Premium - one of the flagship Lib Dem initiatives brought in by the coalition government.

Local residents, Simon de Deney and Ben Mathis have been selected to contest the 2015 general election for Hackney Liberal Democrats. 

The new Post Office at 244 Dalston Lane was opened this week by Hackney Liberal Democrat councillor, Abraham Jacobson.