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
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
Can you C Me Cancer Conference 3rd July 2024 I was pleased to be able to attend the ‘Can you C Me?’ - Croydon Cancer Conference today. As Vice Chairman of the South East Cancer Help Centre I was delighted... Local News
Gruffy Fayre 2nd July 2024 The local councillors always enjoy the summer Gruffy Fayre and we were pleased to see Chris Philp visit the event - seen here with Sheila Freeman of the WI... Local News
Sanderstead Horticultural Society Summer Show 2nd July 2024 I have been attending and my husband has been assisting with the summer show in Wettern Tree Garden for many years. The exhibits are amazing and I always love a... Local News
Road resurfacing news- Purley & Woodcote 1st July 2024 More road resurfacing for Purley & Woodcote Since my election as councillor, I’ve been actively lobbying for more roads in Purley & Woodcote to be resurfaced... Local News
Road Closure - Mayfield Road 28th June 2024 To facilitate an emergency repair of a water leak on Mayfield Road, near its junction with Essenden Road, SES Water have installed a road closure. The diversion... Local News
Application for 6 flats on Green Lane, Purley 17th June 2024 Ward councillors have bene notified of a planning application 16 Green Lane (24/01775/FUL): Alterations, erection of single storey front/two storey side/rear... Local News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
