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
Kenley Needs a Crossing! 13th July 2024 UPDATE 20 July 2024 Councillors asked TfL to provide the rationale behind having a zebra crossing over a signal controlled crossing and we've been provided with... Local News
New Pocket Park Completed Near New Valley School 12th July 2024 Back in February, I reported on plans to create a new pocket park outside the parade of shops near New Valley School. I am delighted to announce that the park... Local News
Old Lodge Lane set for a resurface 12th July 2024 UPDATE: 4 August 2024 These works have now been moved back to 23-25 October and a new traffic order/permit has been given. See https://one.network/?GB139785123... Local News
Old Lodge Lane bridge set to close for weekend repairs 12th July 2024 We wanted to let residents know that the railway bridge on Old Lodge Lane, which is located near to Reedham station, requires further refurbishment works, which... Local News
100 Brighton Road - 30 flats refused 12th July 2024 I am pleased to report that a planning application for 3-4 storey building comprising of 30 flats at 100 Brighton Road (the former Co-Op Funeral Care building)... Local News
New and interesting Trading Standards bulletin 11th July 2024 The Council’s Trading Standards department has just published a useful bulletin which is full of interesting hints and tips on these and other topics: Ticketed... Local News
LAUNCHED: Croydon Young Entrepreneurs Academy 7th July 2024 I'm excited to announce the launch of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy in Croydon. This initiative is close to my heart and will support dozens of budding... Local News
Kenley residents invited to share views on Croydon Town Centre Regeneration Strategy 7th July 2024 Croydon Council is developing a comprehensive Town Centre Regeneration Strategy to guide the transformation of Croydon's town centre over the next 15 years... Local News
Plans to keep all five of Croydon's maintained nursery schools open 5th July 2024 I welcome this Cabinet paper, which highlights that we have no plans to close any of Croydon's five maintained nursery schools. We have spent time listening to... Local News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 29th October 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
Keir Starmer caved to the mob by cancelling arms licences to Israel 29th October 2024 Labour gave in to the mob and threw UK interests under the bus by cancelling arms licences to Israel. National News
I am Labour's worst nightmare 29th October 2024 Members want somebody who has conviction. They want someone who tells the truth and who champions and fights for conservative values. National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 29th October 2024 Read my speech: For too long politicians have told the public what they wanted to hear and then done their own thing. Well, I say enough. National News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News