Lib Dems push Mayor to reconsider tram extension to Sutton
The Liberal Democrats have pushed the Mayor to reconsider his decision to drop plans to extend the London Trams network to Sutton should more funding become available.
The Liberal Democrats have pushed the Mayor to reconsider his decision to drop plans to extend the London Trams network to Sutton should more funding become available.
At Mayor's Question Time, Caroline asked the Mayor about the impact on TfL of the ‘pause’ of the Euston leg of HS2.
Caroline said:
Caroline Pidgeon has highlighted the issues faced by Londoners who have applied for grants to replace polluting vehicles under the ULEZ scrappage scheme, but have been rejected with no meaningful reason given.
Caroline said:
Caroline Pidgeon has responded to the Metropolitan Police's draft action plan on Violence Against Women and Girls, arguing that it needs a stronger focus on ethnic minority women, children and online grooming.
Caroline said:
"I welcome the recommendations made in the draft Violence Against Women and Girls Action Plan from the Metropolitan Police. I particularly am pleased that it recognises that cultural change is needed within the service to protect women and girls
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In a London Assembly session with the Mayor and the Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, Caroline Pidgeon criticised the Met for its ongoing failure to address concerns around child protection and safeguarding.