Lib Dems push Mayor to reconsider tram extension to Sutton
The Liberal Democrats have pushed the Mayor to reconsider his decision to drop plans to extend the London Trams network to Sutton should more funding become available.
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Mayor must get a grip on ULEZ scrappage scheme issues
Caroline Pidgeon has highlighted the issues faced by Londoners who have applied for grants to replace polluting vehicles under the ULEZ scrappage scheme, but have been rejected with no meaningful reason given.
Caroline said:
Richmond Park needs protection from an increase in Heathrow flights
The London Assembly has passed a motion put forward by London Liberal Democrats calling for the protection of Richmond Park from Heathrow Airport's plans for increased flightpaths.
The Mayor's unfair decision not to provide retrospective ULEZ scrappage support
Caroline Pidgeon has strongly criticised the Mayor's decision not to the ULEZ scrappage scheme to retrospective applications.
The Mayor confirmed his stance following questions that Caroline submitted in October.
Elizabeth Line issues must be fixed as fast as possible
As disruption on the Elizabeth Line worsens, Caroline Pidgeon has called on the Mayor to accelerate work to fix the recurring issues.
Caroline told the Evening Standard:
“Services on the Elizabeth Line have clearly deteriorated over the course of the summer.
“As London’s flagship piece of transport infrastructure, customers rightly demand more reliable levels of service.
Hate crime must be investigated and acted on
Speaking to ITV London, Caroline Pidgeon expressed deep concern at rising incidents of hate crime in London and stressed the need for it to be investigated and acted on.
Caroline said:
Antisemitism, Islamophobia and hate crimes of any kind are completely unacceptable.
HS2 debacle ruins the UK's reputation on infrastructure
On ITV London's Late Debate show, Caroline sharply criticised the Conservative government's decision to scrap most of the HS2 project.
Caroline said:
The Met needs to rebuild its image, not just spend on recruitment ads
As new figures revealed that the Metropolitan Police is failing to reach its target for recruiting new officers, despite a large increase in its advertising budget, Caroline Pidgeon said:
Lib Dems call for Oxford Street pedestrianisation
City Hall Liberal Democrats have called for the full pedestrianisation of Oxford Street.
During Mayor's Question Time, Caroline Pidgeon highlighted that Sadiq Khan had previously committed to the pedestrianisation of London’s flagship shopping street in his 2016 manifesto. London Liberal Democrats have supported pedestrianising London’s flagship high street since 2004.
The Mayor stated Oxford Street is “not what it used to be” and indicated that he agreed with Caroline that the street should move towards full pedestrianisation.
Accessibility on the Elizabeth line needs action
In the London Assembly, Caroline Pidgeon pressed the Mayor to review issues with accessibility on the Elizabeth Line – following reports from travellers with disabilities that they have been unable to board due to a lack of level access or boarding ramp.
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