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Blackwall FC – a great example of transformative grassroots sport

Caroline visiting Blackwall FCCaroline had a great trip to Blackwall FC to meet Zak and the team. The club is run by the Osmani Trust and is a great example of a project which helps more young people to build friendships, confidence and a positive focus.

Caroline said:

It’s essential projects like this continue to be supported. The organisers and young people involved in Blackwall FC are showing just how transformative sports can be in our communities. We need to see more community-led sports-based initiatives like this that are funded and supported over the long-term.

22 June 2022 - 3:40pm

Campaigning in Shadwell

Campaigning in ShadwellCampaigning in Shadwell

Caroline campaigned in Shadwell supporting Rabina Khan and Simon Tunnicliffe - it was fantastic to see the huge support out there for the Tower Hamlets Liberal Democrats. It was also good to discuss local transport issues.

9 February 2022 - 4:22pm

TfL should make Rotherhithe Tunnel restrictions crystal clear

After obtaining figures showing that thousands of motorists are fined every week for driving banned vehicles through the Rotherhithe Tunnel, Caroline Pidgeon has called for Transport for London to focus on prevention rather than fines, by making the tunnel rules as clear as possible.

Caroline told the Southwark News:

“With 76,000 Penalty Charge Notices awarded in the first eight months of this year, at least £5 million in fines, there is no doubt this is a useful income stream for TfL.

3 November 2021 - 4:23pm

Campaigning in Shoreditch

Caroline joined Layla Moran, Siobhan Benita and Tower Hamlets Lib Dems for a fantastic day in Shoreditch talking to local businesses and residents.

12 March 2020 - 9:34pm

Campaigning on the Isle of Dogs

Caroline joined Tower Hamlets Lib Dems on 3rd March to get out and about and talk to Isle of Dogs residents ahead of May's local elections.

A real local problem is the low water pressure, which gets worse as the council approves more and more developments without the issue being addressed. Caroline and the team are raising the issue with Thames Water.

4 March 2018 - 10:26pm

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
4 March 2018 - 10:16pm

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