How the ULEZ could be made to work
At People's Question Time, Caroline set out the Liberal Democrats' practical proposals to make the Ultra Low Emission Zone work for Londoners.
Caroline said:
Scrutinising the Mayor articles
Mayor's decision not to help outer Londoners is extraordinary
Caroline Pidgeon AM has criticised the Mayor for rejecting the London Assembly's motion calling on him to help outer Londoners with the impact of the Ultra Low Emission Zone by investing in bus services and expanding the car scrappage scheme.
Caroline said:
Liberal Democrats secure historic ULEZ amendment to Sadiq Khan’s budget
On Thursday, the Assembly debated Sadiq Khan’s budget for London for 2023-2024. The Liberal Democrat Group secured an historic amendment to the Mayor’s budget – it is simple, affordable and will be effective in helping people in Outer London to cope with the Ultra Low Emission Zone expansion.
The Lib Dems proposed:
More action is needed on Tube noise
At Mayor's Question Time, Caroline pressed the Mayor on the issue of noise levels on the Tube. At the worst hotspots – such as South Wimbledon and Canning Town – passengers are subjected to the equivalent of a rock concert or a plane coming in to land.
Dial-A-Ride should allow older and disabled Londoners to enjoy a night out
In Mayor's Question Time for December 2022, Caroline raised the issue of the Dial-a-Ride service ending early in the evenings, preventing older and disabled Londoners from being able to spend a proper night out.
Police response times are simply not good enough
Caroline's questions to the Mayor on the Metropolitan Police's response times for "lower urgency" 999 calls have shown that Londoners wait on average 3 hours, when the police should respond within 60 minutes – and in some boroughs, the wait is a lot longer.
Mayor agrees to look at motorbike delivery standards
At Mayor's Question Time this week, Caroline secured agreement from the Mayor to look at a standard for good motorcycle deliveries to make our streets safer.
Rules around City Hall conflicts of interest should be strengthened
The London Assembly's Oversight Committee, chaired by Caroline Pidgeon, has recommended tougher rules requiring the Mayor and assembly members to declare potential conflicts of interest - in the light of allegations that Boris Johnson gave preferential treatment to Jennifer Arcuri.
Caroline told the BBC:
Questions over the relocation of City Hall need to be transparently addressed
The London Assembly Oversight Committee has released its findings from work which Caroline Pidgeon led, to examine the cost and impact of relocating City Hall.
The report summarises its conclusions:
Pushing for transport innovation
In the London Assembly, Caroline Pidgeon pushed the Mayor to pilot Mobility Hubs at some outer London Underground car parks to bring together bike hire, tubes, buses, car clubs and click-and-collect, as well as EV charging.
Caroline also asked the Mayor to work with the taxi trade to increase rapid EV charging points at taxi refreshment and rest ranks. He has agreed to a meeting about this.
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