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
Revised parking charges 24th April 2024 The council is consulting on a proposal for revised parking charges. There are a lot of different charges so the attached document is rather long but broadly... Local News
Hartley Hill sinkhole 15th April 2024 I've been contacted by a number of residents, who have raised concerns about the sinkhole on Hartley Hill, road closure and the fact that some drivers are by... Local News
Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Community Hub Mural 14th April 2024 The mural at Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Community Hub is finished! Back in November I reported on the planned artwork, part of the Connecting Kenley project... Local News
Equipping Kenley’s community with life-saving skills 13th April 2024 Earlier today, 194 people attended an event organised by KENDRA and run by London Ambulance Service Paramedics on how to respond effectively in life-threatening... Local News
No Threat to Shirley Heath and Addington Hills 10th April 2024 Shirley Heath, Addington Hills and the threat that never actually existed. The last week has been a classic example of how a small group of people can create a... Local News
Connecting Kenley signage 7th April 2024 Eagle-eyed residents will have spotted new signposts and gateway markers popping up around Kenley over the past few weeks and may have wondered why these have... Local News
Royal Canadian Air Force Centenary tree dedication at Kenley Common 7th April 2024 On April 1st, 2024, the Royal Canadian Air Force celebrated its centenary, a significant milestone as RAF Kenley served as home to 8 RCAF Fighter Squadrons... Local News
Consultation on future of Purley library Tues 9/4 1100-1230 6th April 2024 As part of a public consultation about the future of Purley library (and others), library staff will be on hand at Purley library next Tuesday 11/4 from 1100 -... Local News
TODAY! Purley Bazaar 1000-1600 outside the Leisure Centre 30th March 2024 Purley now has a Bazaar on the last Saturday of every month with lots of local stalls, and free children's entertainment. Please come along and support this... Local News
The Commonwealth, G7 and NATO Summits 4th July 2022 Global Britain in Action: the Commonwealth, G7 & NATO Summits National News
Let’s stop Labour’s strikes and build a better railway 16th June 2022 Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on building a railway fit for the future. National News
Stop Labour’s Strikes 13th June 2022 Stop Labour’s Strikes, which will hit the poorest hardest. National News
Getting on with the job means helping you own your own home 9th June 2022 Getting on with the job includes meaning helping you own your own home. National News
Singh Investigation: 12 month update 25th May 2022 Professor Swaran Singh has agreed to conduct a one-year review of the Party’s progress on implementing his recommendations. National News
