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
Here’s the Government’s new measures to tackle coronavirus 23rd September 2020 We are introducing new restrictions in England, to suppress the disease, and minimise damage to lives and livelihoods. National News
"Out of touch": 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their Conference 23rd September 2020 Read about the top 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their 2020 Conference. National News
Amanda Milling: ‘The PM still has support of Red Wall despite locking down the North’ 19th September 2020 Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis... National News
Independent Investigation into Discrimination reaches second phase 18th September 2020 The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence. National News
Prime Minister’s statement on protecting the Union: Speech in Full 14th September 2020 The Prime Minister sets out the case for the Internal Market Bill, which would secure free trade inside of the United Kingdom once we exit the transition period... National News
UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement 14th September 2020 This deal will boost trade between our two countries by £15.2 billion, creating jobs and delivering new opportunities across every part of the United Kingdom. National News