Caroline's news

South Bermondsey Liberal Democrat councillors Michael Bukola and Paul Kyriacou have hit out at the failures of Southwark Council and Transport for London to properly manage the chaos on Southwark Park Road. Further to traders' complaints about the effects on their business, local residents have also complained about the closure of the bus stop outside the post office. There is chaos as some buses stop and some do not. The nearest bus stop is a significant distance away. Councillors Bukola and Kyriacou have taken this up with the council and with Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member Caroline Pidgeon to ask for her assistance in dealing with TfL.

Commenting, Councillor Michael Bukola said "Not only is the work causing traffic jams and dangers to pedestrians, but the closed bus stop is creating real problems for local shoppers and residents. It is really frustrating that neither the council nor TfL have thought to provide a temporary bus stop meaning that local people have to walk a long way to the next bus stop.

The Lib Dem Women's Network event at City Hall, London on Monday was a great success. Assembly Member Caroline Pidgeon showed network members around the Lord Foster building - which has a nickname not suitable for a family newspaper to report! Caroline shared her experiences of the GLA and the ways she and her colleagues Dee Doocey and Mike Tuffrey work together to hold Mayor Boris Johnson to account. After the tour and questions the network headed off for pasta and a catch up nearby!

Caroline was delighted to attend Ed Davey MP’s annual dinner on Saturday 6th November with guest speaker Susan Kramer.

“It was fantastic to catch up with many friends in Kingston and to hear from Susan and Ed about the work they have done locally and the position nationally for the party”.

“I have enjoyed campaigning with Ed Davey and the local Kingston Lib Dems on many issues including re-zoning Kingston and Surbiton stations, the mayor’s removal of one day travelcards for outer London and the new school bus for Chessington” commented Caroline.

Caroline Pidgeon AM was one of the guest speakers at the Greater London Pensioners' Conference in Camden on Saturday 6th November.

Caroline spoke about transport in London including issues with buses, pedestrian crossings and door to door services such as dial-a-ride.

Caroline answered many questions on a range of subjects including most on the Freedom Pass and its future.

Caroline Pidgeon AM joined Lib Dem Councillor David Hubber, and local residents in Surrey Docks, to protest about the cuts being made to evening services by Thames Clippers. (Read about the service cuts here.)

Supporting the protesters, Caroline said "The Mayor must look at how to support river transport across London".