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Brian Paddick backs John Russell and local residents over Sydenham Police Station closure
London Liberal Democrat Mayoral Candidate Brian Paddick and Lib Dem London Assembly Member Caroline Pidgeon joined London Assembly Constituency candidate for Lewisham and Greenwich, John Russell and the Sydenham Society, the Forest Hill Society and local residents on Saturday the … Continue reading
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Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnel fiasco continues…
As Caroline Pidgeon has already reported here Greenwich council has an appalling record in communicating with the 1.5 million people who use the Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels every year. While there was clearly an urgent need to undertake full … Continue reading
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South East London particularly badly hit by threat of ticket office closures
The BBC reports that one in four railway ticket offices could be left with no staff present at any time if the recommendations of the government commissioned report by Sir Roy McNulty are fully implemented. A total of 675 stations in … Continue reading
Real time bus information on your mobile
Transport for London (TFL) has launched a trial web site which allows bus passengers to access real time bus arrival information from any web connected mobile phone. The web site tells passengers how long they will have to wait for … Continue reading
Brian Paddick selected as Lib Dem London Mayoral candidate
On Friday night it was officially announced that Brian Paddick has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Mayor of London in the 2012 elections. Many congratulations to him on his selection. I know all London Lib Democrats … Continue reading
Operation Target: Guns and Weapons found in Lewisham
The South London Press has reported that Operation Target which is being run in 14 boroughs across London over the next six months has been achieving results in Lewisham. Since it started on the 8th of June officers have made … Continue reading
London’s Air Pollution:
A satellite image of nitrogen dioxide across Europe taken onthe 2nd of July clearly shows that London has the highest levels in Europe, at that time. London has also had to be given a time extension to the end of 2011 … Continue reading
Knife Crime and Information Sharing
The BBC has reported that knife crime has risen in London by 8.6% between February and April 2011, making 3,636 victims. Knife crime in London is in real danger of getting out of control. There can be no more important … Continue reading
The Liberal Democrats in Government have delivered an extra 103,000 apprenticeships
The BBC has reported that the coalition government has delivered an extra 103,000 apprenticeships over the last year, twice as many as expected. The news has been welcomed by the Federation of Small Businesses. This is really good news and … Continue reading