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
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
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
Our plan for the economy 3rd October 2022 Kwasi Kwarteng outlined our plan to grow the economy. National News
Our Plan for Growth 23rd September 2022 Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng on Our Plan for Growth in the economy National News
Prime Minister Liz Truss's Statement on the sad passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II 8th September 2022 Prime Minister Liz Truss on our mourning for our beloved monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. National News
Chairman's Statement on the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II 8th September 2022 Chairman Jake Berry on our mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. National News
Liz Truss: First speech to members 5th September 2022 Liz Truss's first speech to conservative members on being elected leader of the Party. National News
