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
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