Local Lib Dems demand action from TfL over Rotherhithe bus overcrowding
Local Liberal Democrats are campaigning to reduce overcrowding on the 381 and C10 bus services in Rotherhithe.
Surrey Docks Lib Dem councillors last year campaigned for TfL to introduce a rail replacement bus service between Canada Water and Rotherhithe stations that would stop to pick up passengers along the route. TfL agreed to the replacement bus, but have angered local residents by refusing to collect passengers between the two stations.
Speaking at the launch of his Mayoral Campaign in Brixton Town Hall, Liberal Democrat Mayoral Candidate Brian Paddick pledged to put cutting crime in London at the heart of his bid to win the mayoral race.
Caroline joined Lib Dem Parliamentary campaigner Bridget Fox in Islington early in January to deliver newsletters, highlighting the hard work of local Lib Dem councillors and some of the negative impact the Labour Government is having on the lives of many residents in Islington.
Streatham residents have been shocked by plans from Wandsworth Council to build up to 12 hard surface, fenced off, football pitches on Tooting Bec Common.
Nick Clegg MP, the new Leader of the Liberal Democrats, chose Bacon’s College in Rotherhithe for his first visit as party leader. On Wednesday morning, Nick, along with Simon Hughes MP, new Riverside Councillor Anood Al-Samerai and Caroline, joined Sixth Formers for a wide-ranging discussion.