Caroline's news

London Assembly member Caroline Pidgeon has joined local Lib Dem councillors in the fight to sort out the problem of flooding in the underpass below the A406 at Maybank Rd/Mulberry Way in South Woodford.

Every time there is heavy rain the underpass floods meaning local people have to wade through the water, or risk their safety by crossing the main roads at Charlie Brown’s roundabout.

After pressure from local councillors and residents, TfL have installed new drains and pumps in the underpass. But now it has been revealed that the drains are filling with clean water, probably from an underground spring, and the pumps can’t cope.

The Hounslow Chronicle reports on Feltham and Heston Labour MP Alan Keen's support for Caroline Pidgeon's campaign to push South West Trains to support Oyster cards properly.

Caroline has criticsed the "raw deal" that SWT offer their customers, and said:
"It is time South West Trains caught up with the other train operating companies in London and provided a proper service to their customers."

Read the Hounslow Chronicle story here.

Caroline was delighted to join lots of members of Holborn and St Pancras Liberal Democrats on Wednesday 13th October as their guest speaker at a regular social evening.

After campaigning in the Kentish Town By-election, Xaroline enjoyed some pizza with members, before talking about life at the London Assembly, challenging the Mayor of London on what he is doing – or not as the case may be – and what lies ahead for Lib Dems in the capital.

On Friday 15th October Caroline Pidgeon AM was the guest of honour at Lambeth Borough Commander Nick Ephgrave’s commendation ceremony, to recognise police officers, staff and members of the public who have gone beyond the call of duty to help keep Lambeth safe.

Police officers were recognised for their outstanding work in a number of cases, including the terrible Larkhall Park incident over a year ago.

Caroline joined Lib Dem Mayoral Candidate John Griffiths, Cllr Stephanie Eaton and the local team out and about on a walkabout on Saturday 16th October.

“It was really interesting to talk to local residents in the market and also local traders in the shops to hear about their concerns. In particular it was clear people feel Tower Hamlets Council is not supporting local markets and that the local shops are being affected by high rents and business rates” commented Caroline.