Revitalising Little Roke Footbridge: A Safer, Brighter Pathway Sunday, 24 November, 2024 Little Roke footbridge had long been a challenging route for pedestrians, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up times. Overgrown vegetation made it difficult to pass, while the absence of lighting turned this vital cut-through into a hazardous area, especially in the dark winter months. Recognising these concerns, I approached both Croydon Council and Network Rail earlier this year to... 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
My first speech as Shadow Leader of the House of Commons 19th July 2024 Yesterday I delivered my first speech as Shadow Leader of the House of Commons. Best wishes, Chris Chris Philp MP Member of Parliament for Croydon South Westminster News
The Wilderness Garden 17th July 2024 Please do advertise and promote “The Wilderness Garden”. It is such a beautiful space. If you currently run a group, could you consider visiting the garden for... Local News
Purley Beeches Work Party Saturday, 20 July 2024 -10am – 1pm 14th July 2024 Despite the really wet weather at our last work party we accomplished quite a surprising amount, although our work nowadays is mostly hacking away at the... Local News
How we’re backing childcare 25th August 2023 Find out about many of the initiatives we are backing to give every child the best start in life. National News
A new anti-corruption strategy 15th August 2023 The Conservatives are developing a new anti-corruption strategy to tackle this heinous problem. National News
We must ensure that immigration crime doesn’t pay 14th August 2023 We are tackling the people who benefit from employing and renting to illegal immigrants. National News
4 million more people in work 17th July 2023 4 Million more people in work – the Conservatives are growing the economy. National News
Delivering on your priorities: Growing the economy with our biggest trade deal since Brexit 31st March 2023 Joining the CPTPP is a massive boost, growing our economy, as we deliver on your priorities. National News
BUDGET23: Your priorities are our priorities 15th March 2023 BUDGET23 is a budget for growth. Find out how we're growing the economy, halving inflation and reducing debt here. National News
