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
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 1 3rd October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 1 (3rd October), including: better transport, "Generation Buy", new Conservative HQ in Leeds, and... National News
We have launched our Blue Wall Fund 3rd October 2020 We have launched a new "Blue Wall Fund" to deliver for people in the North who voted for change in the historic 2019 election victory. National News
Conservative Co-Chairman announces new headquarters in the North 3rd October 2020 The Conservative Party will open a new headquarters in Leeds to reinforce our commitment to the people of the North. National News
Black History Month 2020 1st October 2020 Celebrating the impact of black people on global culture and society. National News
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on the Winter Economy Plan 24th September 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has today launched his Winter Economy Plan, our economic response to the Coronavirus pandemic for the coming winter... National News
Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in full 23rd September 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s Statement as delivered on new measures to tackle the Coronavirus, delivered on 22 September 2020. National News