Recent planning decisions in Croydon South Tuesday, 29 October, 2024 I write with another periodic update of more recent good news on local planning matters. I have continued to work successfully with Mayor Jason Perry to safeguard the character of our area and protect family homes. I know many residents share my view that, while some new flats are needed (especially for younger people trying to get on the property ladder for the first time) we should not be... Local News
Chestnut Gardens Care Home Open Day, 2nd November 28th October 2024 Chestnut Gardens Care Home (93 Foxley Lane, Purley, CR8 3HP) is hosting an open day on Saturday 2nd November, which may be of interest to residents looking to... Local News
Very low risk of gate at entrance to Upper Woodcote Village, Webb Estate 27th October 2024 There has been a lot of rumour recently that the local Residents' Association was applying to erect a gate at the Upper Woodcote Village (UWV) entrance to the... Local News
Help Clear the Way: Reporting Autumn Leaves with the LoveCleanStreets App 26th October 2024 As autumn settles in, falling leaves naturally cover Kenley’s streets and pavements. While this can be pretty, they can also create slippery surfaces... Local News
Barrowfield Application Now In 26th October 2024 Many of you will have objected to the previous application at Barrowsfield which only could be described as a monstrosity. This application appears to be much... Local News
Samir visits Beauty & The Feast 25th October 2024 It was great to recently visit Beauty & The Feast and chat with owner Vera. Situated on the Brighton Road, near the junction with Old Lodge Lane, Vera combines... Local News
Chris Philp MP: Labour should bring the Winter Fuel decision back for another vote 24th October 2024 I also challenged the Government for rushing through their Winter Fuel Payment vote before the statutory assessment and report from the Social Security Advisory... Westminster News
Chris Philp MP: demands for today’s British taxpayers to fork out for sins hundreds of years ago is totally wrong 24th October 2024 Demands for today’s British taxpayers to fork out up to £18 trillion in reparation for sins - however grave - committed hundreds of years ago is totally wrong... Westminster News
Chris Philp MP: Labour's campaigning in the US election will make it harder for the British Govt 24th October 2024 Over 100 Labour staffers undertaking organised systemic campaigning for Kamala Harris in the US election will make it hard for the British Govt to deal with the... Westminster News
Old Lodge Lane closing for resurfacing 23-25 October 2024 19th October 2024 Next week, part of Old Lodge Lane will be closed for resurfacing works. The section closing is from Hayes Lane to Colescroft Hill. Over the past year, local... Local News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News