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
Infant Feeding Survey 13th June 2024 Dear Colleagues, If you are a Croydon resident or have relatives that have a child/children aged 5 and under and used Croydon services please can you share the... Local News
Final large Brick By Brick site sold for £38m, majority to be used as social housing 7th June 2024 Brick by Brick has sold the Red Clover Gardens development on Lion Green Road to Regen Capital for £38 million. The number of social homes has been increased... Local News
Purley Pool planning application: it's not too late to register your support 6th June 2024 Polaska is the developer behind the new Purley pool planning application. They have recently launched a social media campaign to encourage local residents to... Local News
Purley Rotary Club hands clock over to Purley BID 30th May 2024 One of the familiar features of the Purley gyratory is the Rotary clock which was first installed over 50 years ago. Sadly the Rotary Club of Purley has decided... Local News
Sewage leaks and water can easily be reported.. and fixed :-) 30th May 2024 While out canvassing recently, I came across a sewage manhole cover in Dale Court, Dale Road which was obviously leaking and had a bad smell. I reported it... Local News
Dementia Screenings - 4 June 2024 - David Lean Cinema 28th May 2024 Just to let you know our next screening is:- Ordinary Angels, Tuesday 4th June, 11am. A reminder on our screenings (flyer attached):- All our volunteers have... Local News
Household Support Fund extended for a further six months to September 2024 23rd May 2024 Councillors have received a notification that the Household Support Fund has been extended. Please see the notification below from council officers. --- I write... Local News
Visit to Old Lodge Lane Shops: Steven Robertson Art & Cocoa Jones 19th May 2024 The parade of shops on Old Lodge Lane has been going from strength to strength over the past few years. It was a delight to recently visit two new much-welcomed... Local News
Sanderstead Road - Pot Hole Repair 19th May 2024 Good to see the second stage of pot hole repair work to Sanderstead Road complete this week-end. Residents should now have a safer and smoother journey over... Local News
Levelling up by protecting our security: AUKUS submarine deal signed 14th March 2023 Our new AUKUS agreement will protect our security and level up through the new jobs and submarines created. National News
Growing the economy by protecting security 13th March 2023 We're investing £5 billion in defence to protect our economy's growth. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2023 Find out about our achievements for Women, to wish all women a very happy International Women’s Day. National News
A new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland 28th February 2023 The Windsor Framework paves the way for a new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland. National News
Grassroots football funding 13th December 2022 Find out how the Conservatives are boosting grassroots football with generous support of clubs' facilities and their maintenance. National News
