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
Here’s the Government’s new measures to tackle coronavirus 23rd September 2020 We are introducing new restrictions in England, to suppress the disease, and minimise damage to lives and livelihoods. National News
"Out of touch": 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their Conference 23rd September 2020 Read about the top 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their 2020 Conference. National News
Amanda Milling: ‘The PM still has support of Red Wall despite locking down the North’ 19th September 2020 Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis... National News
Independent Investigation into Discrimination reaches second phase 18th September 2020 The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence. National News
Prime Minister’s statement on protecting the Union: Speech in Full 14th September 2020 The Prime Minister sets out the case for the Internal Market Bill, which would secure free trade inside of the United Kingdom once we exit the transition period... National News
UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement 14th September 2020 This deal will boost trade between our two countries by £15.2 billion, creating jobs and delivering new opportunities across every part of the United Kingdom. National News
