Caroline's news

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".

Caroline joined Sarah Teather MP, Lord Navnit Dholakia, Brent Lib Dem leader Cllr Paul Lorber and other councillors and members from Brent and Harrow at the annual Brent Lib Dem Dinner. As well as a dinner there was some superb entertainment and much fun dancing!

“It was wonderful to see so many old friends and colleagues and to catch up on all the issues in Brent, as well as hearing how Sarah Teather MP is getting on as a Government Minister” commented Caroline.

The Fulham Chronicle reveals that the Mayor's "guided cycling" scheme over the summer attracted literally only one Hammersmith rider.

The Chronicle quotes Caroline Pidgeon:

Last year's Cycle Fridays were an expensive flop. Yet instead of learning any lessons the Mayor insisted on going ahead this year with guided commuter cycle rides before suddenly cancelling them half way through the summer.

There is much that needs to be done to encourage cycling across London, but guided commuter cycle rides are clearly not the answer. The Mayor should instead concentrate on expanding the bike hire scheme and making roads safer for cyclists.

Read the full story here.