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
4 Ways this Government is Supporting Businesses this Winter 6th November 2020 Throughout this pandemic, our priority has been clear: to protect lives and livelihoods. The Government’s announcements today will support businesses this... National News
The Prime Minister's COVID-19 Update in Full 5th November 2020 The Prime Minister spoke to the public on the first day of lockdown on our plans to tackle the coronavirus. Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. National News
Supporting our Economy this Winter: Chancellor's Statement in Full 5th November 2020 The Chancellor's Statement to the House on 5 November 2020, on our plans to support our ecnomy this winter as we tackle the virus. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
