Caroline Pidgeon AM was the guest speaker at Orpington Liberal Democrats' AGM on Saturday 19th November.
Caroline discussed the London election campaign and the key issues which the London Assembly group had been working on, such as exposing the Mayor’s record on cycle safety and cutting bus capacity.
At Mayor's Question Time in November, Caroline Pidgeon pressed the Mayor around concerns about the safety and environmental impact of TfL's large intrusive advertising panel at Chiswick roundabout:
Caroline Pidgeon:Are you satisfied that TfL’s new advertising panel on Chiswick roundabout on the elevated section by the M4, will not cause an adverse distraction and safety risk for drivers changing lanes to use the Junction Two exit from the M2?
Boris Johnson:TfL does not consider the proposed advertising panels to be a safety risk to drivers. The planning application was submitted to the local planning authority on 11 October 2011.
Caroline Pidgeon, leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group, commenting on today’s announcement by the Chancellor George Osborne that fare rises on London's transport network will now be capped at 6.2% from 2012, a lower rate than that proposed by Boris Johnson, said:
“Any decision to overrule Boris Johnson’s excessive fare package is welcome, and will be particularly well received by those on the lowest incomes.
Lib Dem London Assembly leader Caroline Pidgeon joined mayoral candidate Brian Paddick to visit London's Chinese Community Centre in Gerrard Street, Soho. The community centre was as usual bustling with activities, from Chinese musical instrument lessons, to a calligraphy and brush painting class under the stewardship of their Chair, Christine Yau, who had kindly facilitated the visit.
Merlene Emerson, Chair of Chinese Lib Dems, had brought together a number of community leaders and experts for a round-table discussion to understand the issues facing the community. Nikki Li, Chinese Team Leader of the grass roots organisation, Citizens UK, shared about their campaigns such as that to stop the proliferation of gambling outlets in Chinatown, as well as their work across London for safer streets and the right to a living wage.
London Liberal Democrat leader Caroline Pidgeon promised "to campaign against cuts to policing and tackle overcrowding on London's transport network" as she launched the Lib Dem London Assembly election campaign at a social club in Harrow.
Caroline outlined Lib Dem policy on: