Coulsdon's new Banking Hub - work begins! Monday, 20 January, 2025 We’re delighted to report that a lease has been signed and building works have begun on the long-awaited Banking Hub for Coulsdon. The Hub is the result of local representatives (Chris Philp MP, Mayor Jason Perry, RAs and your local Councillors) working together over a number of months. So where is the Hub? Fit out work starts this week on the site at 152 Brighton Road, Coulsdon which is behind... Local News
TfL flood mitigation works update 17th January 2025 As you know, flood mitigation has been a huge priority for me as previously blogged on a number of occasions. My ward colleagues and I, as well as our Cllrs... Local News
Chris Philp MP: Purley Pool Update 15th January 2025 For many years I have been tirelessly campaigning with local residents, local councillors and Mayor Jason Perry, for a brand new leisure centre in Purley... Local News
Purley Beeches Work Party - 18 January 2025 - 10 am 13th January 2025 News from Purley Beeches working group. Welcome to the first work party of 2025 and a big thanks you to all those who turned out for our amazing December... Local News
Lots of Purley alleyways cleared! 12th January 2025 I've been working with Council officers on getting the footpaths/streets in and around Russell Hill cleared. There were a number of concerns that some alleyways... Local News
Fencing on Hermitage Road improved 11th January 2025 For several months, the fencing along Hermitage Road, bordering St Winnifreds, had become dilapidated and an eyesore for residents. Kenley councillors have... Local News
Progress on developing the Selsdon garage site 10th January 2025 It is very pleasing to be able to report progress on the former Selsdon garage site, which has been derelict for more than a quarter of a century. Although... Local News
Chris Philp MP: on The Sun’s on Never Mind the Ballots podcast 9th January 2025 Chris Philp MP: on The Sun’s on Never Mind the Ballots podcast Westminster News
Chris Philp MP: My column in The Sun 9th January 2025 My column in the Sun today It’s shameful not a single person in authority has been held to account for covering up the rape gang scandal Labour voted last night... Westminster News
Tackling crime in Purley & Woodcote 8th January 2025 I often get contacted about crime and anti-social behaviour locally and ahead of the public police event on Friday 10th January at Christ Church (6-8pm) with... Local News
Kemi’’s First Speech of 2025: Rebuilding Trust 20th January 2025 Kemi Badenoch gave a speech on how she’ll rebuild trust in the Conservative Party National News
Forcing a vote on a national inquiry into grooming gangs 9th January 2025 We Conservatives strongly believe victims of this appalling abuse deserve justice. Find out more here National News
Keir Starmer caved to the mob by cancelling arms licences to Israel 20th December 2024 Labour gave in to the mob and threw UK interests under the bus by cancelling arms licences to Israel. National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 20th December 2024 Read my speech: For too long politicians have told the public what they wanted to hear and then done their own thing. Well, I say enough. National News
I am Labour's worst nightmare 20th December 2024 Members want somebody who has conviction. They want someone who tells the truth and who champions and fights for conservative values. National News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 20th December 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News