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
Help build a better future | CPC21 Speeches 4th October 2021 Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, spoke today at Conservative Party Conference about how the Conservative Party will deliver on our plans build a better... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2021 has begun 3rd October 2021 #CPC21 has begun today – and now, we’re setting out our plan to Build Back Better and get on with the job. National News
The network of liberty 3rd October 2021 Liz Truss, Foreign Secretary, addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021 about how we will build a network of liberty across the globe. National News
A decent, tolerant party delivering for Britain 3rd October 2021 Party Chairman Oliver Dowden addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021, promoting the Conservatives as a decent, tolerant party which is delivering for... National News
Safer Streets Fund allocations will make public spaces safer for all 3rd October 2021 On 3 October 2021, we announced allocations of £25 million for local projects aimed at increasing the safety of public spaces for all, with a particular focus... National News
Party Chairman Oliver Dowden addresses Conservative Party Members 17th September 2021 Our new Party Chairman, Oliver Dowden CBE, has written directly to Party members to talk about his plans for the time ahead and to encourage members to attend... National News