Bexley Borough Liberal Democrats

London Borough of Bexley, covering the Parliamentary Constituencies of Old Bexley & Sidcup, Bexleyheath & Crayford and Erith & Thamesmead.

Say NO to the sale of the Dartford Crossing!

Thu 28th Jan 2010

Liberal Democrats across SE London and North West Kent have launched a campaign to say "NO" to the sell off of the Dartford Crossing.

 Darford Crossing

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Sign the Southeastern Public Refund Petition

Wed 13th Jan 2010

These days the Southeastern Railway website opens with a photo of a man holding an enormous watch in front of his face, the caption says "it's time for change". At seeing it many will think "indeed".

 snow train

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Rid the Met of rotten apples - Dee Doocey

Wed 25th Mar 2009

The Mayor should take immediate steps to ensure that Metropolitan Police officers who are convicted of violence or dishonesty are kicked out of the force says Dee Doocey, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly police spokesperson and a member of the Metropolitan Police Authority.

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Action not words needed to tackle excessive TfL bonuses- Pidgeon

Wed 11th Feb 2009

Caroline Pidgeon, the Liberal Democrat London Transport Assembly spokesperson, commenting on Boris Johnson's reply to her questioning about TfL bonus payments for senior managers said:

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'Lessons need to be learnt' - Caroline Pidgeon backs investigation into weather related transport chaos

Tue 3rd Feb 2009

Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat Assembly Transport spokesperson, and vice chair of the London Assembly's Transport Committee has welcomed the decision by the London Assembly Transport Committee to hold an urgent inquiry into how London transport responded to the snowfall in the last two days.

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Mayor agrees to look at Lib Dem transport proposals

Wed 28th Jan 2009

Boris Johnson at today's London Assembly debate on the Mayor's draft consolidated budget agreed to carefully examine proposals put forward by the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group on tackling fare evasion and the introduction of a one hour ticket for bus use.

Read "Mayor agrees to look at Lib Dem transport proposals" in full.

Meeting the real needs of London' - Lib Dems set out their alternatives to the Mayor's budget

Wed 28th Jan 2009

Help for Londoners facing tough economic times and long term action to improve London's environment are the key proposals put forward by the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group in their alternative budget proposals, which would lead to no increase in the Mayor's council tax bill.

Read "Meeting the real needs of London' - Lib Dems set out their alternatives to the Mayor's budget " in full.

Tories rattled as Lib Dems see vote rise in East Wickham

Sat 24th Jan 2009

Grace Goodlad, the Liberal Democrat candidate scored a large swing to the party in the East Wickham by-election in Old Bexley & Sidcup on 22 January.

 Grace Goodlad (photography: Duncan Borrowman)

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Put the pride back into Welling

Sat 17th Jan 2009

East Wickham Liberal Democrat campaigner Grace Goodlad and Liberal Democrat Old Bexley & Sidcup have launched an action plan for Welling.

 Grace Goodlad in Welling (photography: Duncan Borrowman)

Read "Put the pride back into Welling " in full.

A Better Way To Go - Lib Dem Assembly Group set out imaginative transport policies for London

Fri 16th Jan 2009

Responding to Boris Johnson's consultation on his transport document Way To Go, the Liberal Democrat group at the London Assembly today launched their own proposals with the provocative title A Better Way To Go.

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Lib Dem calls for end of 084 telephone numbers by doctors surgeries

Sat 20th Dec 2008

Old Bexley & Sidcup Liberal Democrat candidate is calling for an end to the use of 084 numbers by NHS services, including GPs surgeries.

 The use of 084 telephone numbers in the NHS consultation document

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Duncan Borrowman welcomes proposed night bus changes

Fri 19th Dec 2008

Duncan Borrowman, the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Old Bexley & Sidcup has welcomed changes to local night time bus services.

 London Night Bus

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Mayor hits Freedom Pass holders with double whammy - Caroline Pidgeon AM

Wed 17th Dec 2008

Pensioners and eligible disabled people in London were today hit by a double whammy as the Mayor of London Boris Johnson revealed that not only would their 24 hour Freedom Pass not be able to be used on Network Rail trains before 9.30am, despite this being a key election promise, but that the London Boroughs face paying out millions of pounds to fund Mayor Boris Johnson's' 24 hour commitment.

 Freedom Pass

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Liberal Democrats restate opposition to Queen Mary's closures

Fri 5th Dec 2008

Local Liberal Democrats have restated their opposition to the the closure of the Accident & Emergency and Maternity units at Queen Mary's Hospital following a story in the Bexley Times that

 Simon Hughes, Duncan Borrowman, Brian Paddick & Tom Papworth on the march to save Queen Mary's, Sidcup

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Mayor Boris Johnson condemned for 'capping' vital funds for Taxicard

Thu 4th Dec 2008

Caroline Pidgeon AM, Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson won majority support from London Assembly members in condemning Mayor Boris Johnson for 'capping' vital funds given to Borough Councils to support the Taxicard scheme which provides personal transport for elderly and vulnerable passengers.

 Taxicard logo

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Save East Wickham's Open Spaces

Tue 2nd Dec 2008

Liberal Democrat campaigner Grace Goodlad has pledged to fight for East Wickham's open spaces to be protected after being contacted by local residents regarding the future of the Hill View council offices.

 Grace Goodlad at Hill View (photography: Duncan Borrowman)

Read "Save East Wickham's Open Spaces" in full.

Conservative Bridge Fib

Tue 2nd Dec 2008

Local Conservatives are distributing a leaflet taking the credit for Boris Johnson axing the Thames Gateway Bridge.

 East London River Crossing plan

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Make our roads safe for local people!

Tue 2nd Dec 2008

East Wickham is a busy through route for traffic from outside of the area heading into Central London.

 Grace Goodlad in Bellegrove Road (photography: Duncan Borrowman)

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Duncan Borrowman says "Vote for Parish Wood Park"

Wed 26th Nov 2008

One of Bexley's parks, Parish Wood Park, has just been shortlisted by the Mayor of London to win a grant of £400,000 for major improvement works. The decision will be based on the votes cast by local people.

Read "Duncan Borrowman says "Vote for Parish Wood Park"" in full.

East Wickham Residents' Survey Grace Goodlad reports back

Sat 22nd Nov 2008

"Since the Conservative Council changed the bin collections, rubbish sits for days as collections are missed. Bins filled with maggots over the summer and nappies sit for two weeks. It is a health hazard and a disgrace"

 Grace Goodlad campaigning in East Wickham (photography: Duncan Borrowman)

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