Caroline's news

Caroline Pidgeon, Leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group, commenting on today’s announcement that London Underground will now use temporary block closures where appropriate as opposed to evening and weekend closures over many months, if not years, to upgrade and improve the tube, said:

“This change of direction, starting with parts of the Circle and District Line next summer is very welcome indeed. This is a policy I have been advocating for the last two years so I am delighted that commonsense has at long last prevailed.

An article in the Guardian discusses the "VIP" transport lanes which will be set up during the Olympics for use only by Olympic Committee members and sponsors - which the Olympic organisers have refused to open up to disabled Blue Badge holders.

Quoted in the article, Caroline comments: "It is appalling that the ODA have ruled out such a modest proposal.

Caroline Pidgeon, Lib Dem leader on the London Assembly, has joined with other assembly members across parties in calling on the government to rule out damaging cuts to grassroots sports funding in the run up to the 2012 Olympics.

In a motion agreed on 8th December, the Assembly warned of the danger of cutting the funding of the Schools Sports Partnership in London, emphasised the value of continuing investing in grassroots sports facilities, and asked the Mayor to join in lobbying the government to ensure this funding is preserved.

Caroline Pidgeon AM, who seconded the motion, said:

Caroline Pidgeon, Leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group, commenting on Transport for London’s report into the ‘runaway train’ on the London Underground on Friday 13th August said:

“One of the most disturbing findings from this report is that far from this being an isolated incident there have actually been 12 similar cases since 1996.

“It is absolutely vital that the recommendations from this report are implemented as quickly as possible.

Caroline Pidgeon AM and Simon Hughes MP enjoyed a Sunday afternoon at the Pullens Yards Christmas Sales. An annual treat, the Christmas Sales are a great opportunity to look at locally made gifts and artwork and to enjoy the wonderful Pullens Yards.