Flood mitigation efforts in Purley & Woodcote Monday, 25 November, 2024 Apparently, it’s the end of the Flood Awareness Week so this post feels timely. Flood mitigation has been a key priority of mine as I have previously blogged about. I was pleased to welcome Croydon Council’s Director of Sustainable Communities, Karen Agbabiaka and its new Head of Highways, Brian Fitzpatrick to Purley earlier this month along with Rob Varney, TfL’s Local Communities & Partnerships... Local News
Road resurfacing on Foxley Lane 4th September 2024 Following lobbying from your Purley & Woodcote councillors, I'm so pleased that Council officers have agreed to road resurfacing on Foxley Lane (Peaks Hill Rise... Local News
Purley Food Hub: What they need in September 2nd September 2024 Over the past 20 months or so, I’ve been volunteering at the Purley Food Hub, which has been an important aspect of my ward activities. Based at the Purley... Local News
Purley & Woodcote residents - register to receive notifications of planning applications near you 2nd September 2024 Did you know that you can register to receive notifications of planning applications near you? We know that residents sometimes get frustrated when planning... Local News
Court Hill Resurfacing - Road Closure 30th August 2024 I am really delighted to be able to report that the top end of Court Hill is due to be resurfaced. A number of really poor patch-jobs have previously been... Local News
Mitchley Avenue Surgery 28th August 2024 Eagle-eyed residents will have noticed a recent change of use application for the Mitchley Avenue Surgery to be converted to residential use as a single self... Local News
Gas leak - Foxley Lane/Plough Lane Junction 28th August 2024 To facilitate an immediate repair on a gas leak outside 29a Foxley Lane, SGN have installed m/w lights at the junction of Foxley Lane and Plough Lane. The... Local News
Reopening of Coulsdon Road 27th August 2024 I am pleased to share that Coulsdon Road has reopened today – a week early. I have just driven through myself to check, and it is open, with temporary lights at... Local News
Housing Estate walkabouts 25th August 2024 Recently I have attended walkabouts with the assigned tenancy officer to 3 Council sites in Old Coulsdon, Tollers Estate, Parsons Pightle and the extra care... Local News
Estate visit with Radcliffe Housing Association 25th August 2024 Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of joining Radcliffe Housing Association (RHA) on an estate walkabout. As a regular participant in walkabouts on council... Local News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News