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
Major reform of football in England 25th April 2022 Fans will be at the centre of decision-making about their club in a major shakeup of football which will see the creation of a new regulator to ensure good... National News
The Prime Minister’s Speech: Tackling Illegal Immigration 14th April 2022 Read Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on illegal immigration here. National News
Spring Statement 2022 23rd March 2022 Today, 23 March 2022, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Spring Statement 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Prime Minister Boris Johnson 19th March 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace 19th March 2022 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
