Caroline Pidgeon has welcomed Transport for London's announcement that Alperton station is being considered for work to create step-free access. Caroline has long campaigned alongside local Lib Dem councillor Anton Georgiou to get progress on this issue.
Caroline said:
Caroline had a great campaigning trip to Sudbury on 19th February, supporting Anton Georgiou, Paul Lorber and the Brent Liberal Democrat team.
There was lots of recognition for how hard Brent Lib Dems work to keep residents informed on local issues.
Caroline spent a great morning in Alperton with Cllr Anton Georgiou and Brent Liberal Democrats, talking to local residents and getting an update on the issues in the area, including the desperate need for step-free access at the station.
Caroline had a fantastic morning supporting Lib Dem candidate Anton Georgiou for the Alperton by-election on 23rd January, along with Siobhan Benita, former Brent councillors Daniel Brown, Paul Lorber and Bob Wharton, and many other activists. With his passion and commitment Anton will make a superb councillor for the area!
Caroline had a great canvassing session in West Hampstead with Matt Sanders and the local Lib Dem team. The positive energy and responses on the door were infectious!
On a beautiful sunny day, Caroline joined Queen's Park ward Lib Dem candidates Hussain Khan, Virginia Bonham-Carter and Deborah Unger, and a big team of activists.
It was concerning to hear the problems local businesses have with rising crime, and clear that we need more police on our streets.
Caroline spent a busy day in Brent, joining Lib Dem candidates Allison Hopkins in Dollis Hill, and then Paul Lorber in Sudbury. The teams are working hard meeting voters ready for the council elections on 3rd May.
In a September London Assembly session, Caroline pressed the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation on how their plans for this huge redevelopment will ensure there is adequate childcare and healthcare - particularly A&E capacity.
Caroline Pidgeon joined the Lib Dem team in Willesden Green, including the local Lib Dem London Assembly candidate for Brent and Harrow Anton Georgiou, to promote the half price by half seven fares.
Caroline said:
“This fare scheme would help many people in Brent who may have to work unsocial hours.
Caroline Pidgeon AM, Liberal Democrat London Assembly transport spokesperson, commenting on the announcement that the launch of the Night Tube has been deferred, said:
"This is a big climb down for the Mayor. His retreat is entirely due to his error in setting a specific start date before all the staffing arrangements and other issues had been settled.
"By pushing for a set start date the Mayor strengthened the union’s negotiating position.