Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat candidate for London Mayor at the elections in May 2016, has launched her manifesto for all Londoners. “Caroline is an experienced Greater London Authority Member and her fully costed manifesto commitments show this. She has not stooped to the personal bickering of some other candidates and lets her record on the […]

Crossrail 2 could potentially improve rail transport from South West London into Central London. Major decisions will be taken in the next few years, although it will not open until 2032 at the earliest. Crossrail 2 will undoubtedly reduce the travel time for some Surbiton commuters, especially those heading north after arriving at Waterloo. When […]

The Mayor of London has announced the new Transport for London fares which come into effect on 2nd January 2015.  Within the figures released there is a major reduction for peak hour part-time workers, but those travelling regularly off-peak will face increases of up to 38%. In recognition of the changes to way people work, with an increase in […]

Of the 1.3 million freedom pass users across London, around 860,000 older person’s pass holders will renew their passes between November and December. Almost 20,000 older people across Kingston borough, have passes that expire on 31 March next year.  They will receive a letter in the coming weeks explaining how to renew their pass.  Pass holders […]

The Metropolitan Police are seeking a licence by the Home Secretary to enable them to use water cannons at times of serious public disorder and funding from the Mayor of London to buy them.   The Mayor has accepted the broad principle for the Metropolitan Police to have access to water cannon. What do you think? […]

The start of the New Year normally coincides with new fares being introduced across bus, Tube and other Transport for London services.  However this year, due to poor communication by the Mayor’s office with the Treasury the annual fare rises had to be suddenly delayed. For this year only the rises will now commence on Sunday 19th January.  […]

On Wednesday 12 June at 7.30pm, the annual State of London Debate with Boris Johnson will take place in central London. The event is an opportunity for members of the public to question the mayor of London on a variety of topics affecting the capital. It will be broadcast on LBC 97.3’s and hosted by station […]

Last month saw the announcement that the long-term future of the iconic stadium on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has been secured with a deal with West Ham United Football Club that confirms the Premier League club as the Stadium’s long-term anchor tenant. West Ham United’s 99 year concession commences in 2016 and secures a year round programme […]

Setting out where the Mayor is wrong on policing The Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group has set out exactly where the Mayor’s policing plans are wrong in its detailed submission to a Mayoral consultation on London’s Police and Crime Plan. The response from Caroline Pidgeon highlights the real danger from cuts to dedicated Safer Neighbourhood […]

Lib Dem controlled Kingston Council is leading a group of 20 London boroughs who have come together to help their residents find cheaper energy deals and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The Big London Energy Switch scheme is a free and easy way for all residents in the Royal Borough to become more […]