The last three months have been like no other period any of us can remember.
Caroline has continued to work hard as a London Assembly Member during this time. Here is an overview of some of the issues she has been raising since March.
Caroline has written to the Mayor of London asking him to support London's charity shops through the challenges they face as the lockdown is eased - an expected deluge of donations, and how to clean and "quarantine" them before they go on sale.
Caroline asked the Mayor:
- What thought has been given to how you, as Mayor, can support and help charity shops in London as we move out of this crisis?
National Carers Week (8th-14th June) has been more important than ever this year, with many people taking on additional or new caring responsibilities during the coronavirus crisis.
Caroline said:
During National Carers Week, we must take the time to appreciate and understand the sacrifices made by carers across the country, as well as advocating for better financial and emotional support.
Caroline Pidgeon, commenting on the announcement today of a new commission to look into the diversity of the public realm in London, said:
“I am pleased the Mayor has unveiled a new commission to look into the diversity of the public realm in London.
Warning: Sensitive Content
In the London Assembly’s Police and Crime Committee, Caroline raised with the Commissioner and the Deputy Mayor the issue of child and online protections, and concerns about a much bigger rise in child safeguarding cases as lockdown is eased.
