Tackling knife crime must be top of London's agenda
Commenting on the latest knife attacks affecting Londoners - and especially teenagers - Caroline Pidgeon AM, leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group, said:
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Police must properly engage with the public on body camera trial
As a Freedom Of Information request revealed that just one person has given feedback to the Metropolitan Police's consultation of the use of body-worn cameras by officers, Caroline Pidgeon said:
“The technology should make the police more accountable to the public and help route out police malpractices committed by a very small minority of police officers.
Cycle incident analysis exposes TFL's failure to invest in safe cycling infrastructure
Caroline Pidgeon AM, Leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group, commenting on a report by the insurance company Aviva which has analysed police road traffic collision data between 2009 to 2013 on London’s roads, said:
These figures confirm that cycling around many gyratories and especially roundabouts such as the Elephant and Castle is nothing less than a Tour de Danger for cyclists.
A two-branch extension of the Bakerloo Line is vital for south east London
Caroline Pidgeon AM, Leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group, has responded to Transport for London’s consultation on the extension of the Bakerloo Line highlighting the vital need for a two-branch extension of the line.
Welcoming the consultation, Caroline Pidgeon said:
“I am delighted that this consultation has received so much attention and that due to the active work of MPs such as Simon Hughes so many people have responded. It is vital that the voices of people from South East London are heard.
South-east London needs Bakerloo extension to unleash its potential
As a public consultation began on plans to extend the Bakerloo line to Old Kent Road, Catford, Beckenham and Bromley, Caroline Pidgeon expressed her strong support for the extension and commented:
“Extending the Tube into Southwark, Lewisham and Bromley would unleash huge economic opportunities.
“After decades of being left behind it is time south-east London was given the transport links it needs to truly unleash its potential.”
Out and about in St Mary Cray and Orpington
Caroline Pidgeon AM joined local Lib Dems in Cray Valley East Ward on Thursday 15th May to support their campaign for more police officers on the beat in the village.
Caroline joined the team - Grace Goodlad, Martin Curry and Sam Webber - meeting local residents and talking about issues such as crime and anti-social behaviour.
"We received a great response on the doorstep and people are very concerned about the reduction in dedicated police officers for this area and the increase in problems such as graffiti and fly-tipping", commented Caroline.
Space for Cycling Campaign gets backing from Caroline
Caroline Pidgeon AM joined thousands of other Londoners in a mass cycle ride on Saturday 17th May in support of the Space for Cycling Campaign organised by the London Cycling Campaign in the run up to the London borough elections.
Bakerloo Line extension is anything but a “a deal”
The Mayor of London has confirmed that no funding at all has been set aside to develop the proposal of extending the Bakerloo Line through Southwark and Lewisham and towards Hayes in Bromley. This is despite the Mayor’s previous suggested claims that its development was a confirmed “deal”.
Commenting on the Mayor’s reply to a recent written question Caroline Pidgeon AM, Leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group said:
Caroline supports campaign to save Downham fire station
Caroline recently visited Downham fire station to give her support to the local campaign by local residents and Liberal Democrats to save the fire station.
The fire station is situated in the south of Lewisham and serves people living in Bromley as well as Lewisham.
The campaign to save the fire station has already generated a petition signed by more than 4500 people.
Lewisham Credit Union - helping people avoid loan sharks
Caroline Pidgeon recently visited Lewisham's successful credit union in Sydenham to find out more about the valuable work they do in helping people with their personal finances.