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
TWO new playgrounds - Selsdon & Waddon 17th May 2024 It was great to see happy local parents and children welcoming the two new playgrounds to Croydon which I opened this week. The Purley Way Playing Fields... Local News
Brighton Road "wands" to be removed 17th May 2024 The Brighton Road Cycle Scheme was introduced in April 2023 after approval by the previous Labour Council. Since then, we've been listening to residents and... Local News
Friends of Purley Beeches Work Party - 18th May 10 am 11th May 2024 Again, a big thank you for what was achieved by so many last month and hopefully just as many of you will turn out on the 18th of this month. The undergrowth... Local News
Next SW Croydon Community Partnership meeting Thu 9/5 6pm 6th May 2024 This partnership exists (and is supported by the Council) to encourage local groups to work together to support the more vulnerable members of the community... Local News
Sanderstead Road - Pot Hole Repair 29th April 2024 The local councillors have been actively lobbying for the dreadful potholes in Sanderstead Road to be repaired. We are pleased to report that this work is now... Local News
Dementia Friendly Screenings - 14 May 2024 29th April 2024 Our next screening is:- The Miracle Club, Tuesday 14th May, 11am. This is to coincide with Dementia Awareness week. A few details on our screenings:- All our... Local News
Purley Beeches Tennis Courts 27th April 2024 The refurbishment of the tennis courts at Purley Beeches will begin on 29/4 weather permitting. Please note, the work is expected to take 2-3 weeks to complete... Local News
Hartley Hill Sinkhole Update 26th April 2024 I've received an update from Council officers after pushing them to act urgently to repair the Hartley Hill soakaway and sinkhole. I have today been told that... Local News
Selsdon councillors surgery is moving location 25th April 2024 Selsdon councillors hold their surgery on the first Saturday of every month except January and August from 10.00 am to 11.15 am. For some time this has been at... Local News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 1 3rd October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 1 (3rd October), including: better transport, "Generation Buy", new Conservative HQ in Leeds, and... National News
We have launched our Blue Wall Fund 3rd October 2020 We have launched a new "Blue Wall Fund" to deliver for people in the North who voted for change in the historic 2019 election victory. National News
Conservative Co-Chairman announces new headquarters in the North 3rd October 2020 The Conservative Party will open a new headquarters in Leeds to reinforce our commitment to the people of the North. National News
Black History Month 2020 1st October 2020 Celebrating the impact of black people on global culture and society. National News
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on the Winter Economy Plan 24th September 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has today launched his Winter Economy Plan, our economic response to the Coronavirus pandemic for the coming winter... National News
Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in full 23rd September 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s Statement as delivered on new measures to tackle the Coronavirus, delivered on 22 September 2020. National News
