The design for the Rotherhithe-Canary Wharf bridge has to be chosen transparently
Caroline Pidgeon has written to the top lawyer at Transport for London, describing her growing concerns at the lack of openness in the design and procurement process, and asking him to investigate.
Specifically, Caroline raised the issues that:
- A "bascule" design - where the bridge would open and close like Tower Bridge - has been ruled out without clear reasons, despite being supported by transport charity Sustrans in an independent report
Following criticism from Caroline Pidgeon and many South Bank residents and businesses, the Mayor has agreed to a review in the summer of the cuts that reduced the RV1 bus route to just three buses an hour.
As the snow rolled into Southwark on 26th Feb, Caroline and Southwark Lib Dem deputy leader Damien O'Brien put on their warm clothes to go out campaigning for the local elections.
Caroline Pidgeon, Southwark Lib Dem leader Cllr Anood Al-Samerai, and London Lib Dem chair Chris Maines visited Old Kent Road Mosque for the nationwide Visit My Mosque Day on 18th February.
As part of the "Walk The Met" initiative, Caroline spent time with East Dulwich police officers Simon and Tricia learning about life in frontline policing, especially the stretch on the police over the Christmas period.
Caroline and local Lib Dem councillor Daniel Whitehead met TfL at Canada Water to discuss how bus services in Rotherhithe can be improved.
Caroline had an inspiring visit to King's College Hospital, learning about support for young people in A&E.