Transport issues in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe
Caroline joined Cllr Rachel Bentley for a site visit looking at problems around Rotherhithe Tunnel, and issues at junctions at Jamaica Road, Southwark Park Road and West Lane.
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Campaigning in East Dulwich
Caroline had a great afternoon campaigning in East Dulwich with Luisa Porritt, Rob Blackie, James Barber, Josh Matthews and Richard Wingfield.
Not enough is being done to make public transport accessible
Caroline Pidgeon has joined Southwark Liberal Democrats in advocating for Bermondsey residents who face a six-month closure of the only lift at Bermondsey tube station, heavily disadvantaging passengers with disabilities and mobility issues, as well as parents with prams and pushchairs.
Caroline said:
“Londoners with disabilities and mobility problems still face far too many barriers when it comes to accessing public transport across the Capital.
Campaigning in Southwark
Caroline had a great day campaigning in Newington ward in Southwark, along with James Gurling, Rob Blackie, Chris Maines, Victor Chamberlain, Adam Hood, Rich Macmillan and other Southwark Lib Dems, supporting Vikas Aggarwal in the by-election to be held on 29 June.
There were lots of positive messages of support and it was great to catch up with local residents.
Campaigning in Bermondsey
Caroline had a great Saturday out on the doors in Bermondsey with Cllr Victor Chamberlain, Richard Wingfield, William Houngbo and the Southwark Lib Dem team.
Meeting Southwark Lib Dems
Caroline joined Southwark Liberal Democrats for their AGM, and spoke to members about how to improve the Metropolitan Police, and the campaign to save South London's bus services.
Thames floating nightclub plan is terrible for the human and natural environment
Caroline Pidgeon has written to Newham Council, strongly opposing the licence application for a floating nightclub on the Thames, as a serious noise nuisance to residents all along the river, a threat to the Thames's ecosystem, and a precedent for more disruptive super-yachts.
"It is unconscionable that this application should be approved", said Caroline.
Campaigning all across London for the bank holiday weekend
Caroline had a bumper bank holiday weekend, getting out to support fantastic Liberal Democrat candidates in Richmond, Kingston, Southwark, Lambeth and Merton!
Remember to vote Lib Dem on Thursday 5 May for dedicated, hardworking local councillors!
Campaigning in Bermondsey
Caroline spent a great afternoon on the doors in Bermondsey with the Southwark Liberal Democrats team supporting William Houngbo, Damian O'Brien and Martina Moh.
Campaigning in Borough and Bankside
Caroline joined Southwark Lib Dem candidates Victor Chamberlain, Irina von Wiese and Davd Watson to meet residents in Borough and Bankside ward. It was great to talk to voters and to see so many orange posters going up!