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
Caravans prevented from accessing Higher Drive Rec 31st July 2024 On Saturday 12th July, an attempt to access Higher Drive Recreation Ground was thwarted. Although the gate and lock at the main entrance were cut, the security... Local News
Croydon Events for August and September 31st July 2024 Do take a look at all the events going on in Croydon, including the Sanderstead Community Day on Saturday, 28 September 2024. Local News
Retrospective planning application on Kenley’s Green Belt land turned down 31st July 2024 Earlier this year, a retrospective planning application for the erection of an outbuilding and 14no. pole mounted lights was submitted for Fernlea House Farm on... Local News
Croydon's Local Plan is out for review – why it’s important for Kenley’s residents 31st July 2024 Last night I attended a briefing session hosted by the Cabinet Member for Planning and Sustainable Development, the Executive Mayor, and key officers from... Local News
Green Flag Status restored at Happy Valley 29th July 2024 We're thrilled to announce that we've restored Green Flag status at Happy Valley, Coulsdon. This comes after a huge amount of hard work by volunteers and... Local News
Shadow Leader of the House Business Question, 25 July 2024 26th July 2024 Yesterday I used my time as Shadow Leader of the House of Commons to make sure that MPs get time to debate the important issues and that the Government keep... Westminster News
Improving pedestrian access and vegetation management near Kenley Station 23rd July 2024 Pedestrian access along the station side of Hayes Lane, from Park Road to Station Road, is challenging due to the narrow pavement. This issue is particularly... Local News
Samir visits Amberley Care Home 22nd July 2024 It was a privilege to celebrate the 25th anniversary and CQC ‘outstanding rating’ of Amberley Lodge on Downlands Road, Purley with the Civic Mayor, Cllr Kola... Local News
Great Events - PACE - Carer's Centre - Eldon Extra Care 20th July 2024 I have had a great week with some of our more elderly residents in the borough. First the PACE AGM, followed by a fabulous tea party at the Carer's Centre and... Local News
Amanda Milling: 'We’re delivering our manifesto promises against the odds' 24th November 2020 Amanda Milling, Chairman of the Conservative Party, talks about how we're delivering on our 2019 Manifesto pledges against the odds. National News
Our COVID Winter Plan 23rd November 2020 During this period of national restrictions, our COVID Winter Plan will the NHS, keeps children in school and lets the economy get moving again. National News
Our largest boost to our Nation’s Defence in a Generation 19th November 2020 We’re delivering a funding boost of over £24 billion for our nation’s defence. Ensuring we keep our nation safe from the evolving international threats we face. National News
Our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National News
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme 12th November 2020 Today the Chancellor has confirmed that more than 19,000 job placements have been created by our Kickstart Scheme so far – with tens of thousands more expected... National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on the COVID Vaccine in Full 9th November 2020 Read in full the Prime Minister's statement on mass testing progress, the Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine and more. National News
