Revitalising Little Roke Footbridge: A Safer, Brighter Pathway Sunday, 24 November, 2024 Little Roke footbridge had long been a challenging route for pedestrians, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up times. Overgrown vegetation made it difficult to pass, while the absence of lighting turned this vital cut-through into a hazardous area, especially in the dark winter months. Recognising these concerns, I approached both Croydon Council and Network Rail earlier this year to... Local News
Chris Philp MP: channel crossings up since since Labour were elected 6th November 2024 17,529 people have crossed the channel since Labour were elected: +50% on previous 4 months & +15% on same period last year. Scrapping Rwanda before it even... Westminster News
Chris Philp MP: It’s a privilege to have been appointed to serve as Shadow Home Secretary 5th November 2024 It’s a privilege to have been appointed to serve as Shadow Home Secretary by our new Leader Kemi Badenoch. The safety of our country and security of our borders... Westminster News
Chris Philp MP: What the Budget means for Croydon South 4th November 2024 It is with disappointment that I write to update you on last week’s Budget – which I listened to in Parliament, and spoke up against the day after. The Budget... Westminster News
Simon and Samir meet Northwood Avenue residents 3rd November 2024 My ward colleague, Simon Brew and I enjoyed meeting Northwood Avenue residents along with some of our conservative colleagues and friends last weekend to... Local News
A new, upgraded telephone box on Russell Hill Road 3rd November 2024 I was asked by local resident Lizzie to speak to the Council/BT about removing the discontinued telephone box on Russell Hill Road. Both told me that this was a... Local News
Kenley Station Gardening: A Community Success! 2nd November 2024 UPDATE 17th November 2024 The two gardening sessions have now been completed The rubbish and overgrowth have been cleared, the juniper trees (a rare species)... Local News
Purley-headquartered charity Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation to be featured on BBC Radio 4 Appeal this week 1st November 2024 Purley-headquartered charity, the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation (DSMF) will be featured on the BBC Radio 4 Appeal from Sunday 3rd November until Saturday 9th... Local News
Purley Food Hub: What they need in November 1st November 2024 Based at the Purley United Reform Church, the Purley Food Hub is entirely volunteer-run. The service provides free food parcels for individuals and families... Local News
Congratulations Purley in Bloom – GOLD Award 31st October 2024 We were thrilled to learn that Purley in Bloom was awarded a GOLD Award and an It’s Your Neighbourhood, Level 4 ‘Thriving’ Awards for the Friends of Rotary... Local News
Major reform of football in England 25th April 2022 Fans will be at the centre of decision-making about their club in a major shakeup of football which will see the creation of a new regulator to ensure good... National News
The Prime Minister’s Speech: Tackling Illegal Immigration 14th April 2022 Read Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on illegal immigration here. National News
Spring Statement 2022 23rd March 2022 Today, 23 March 2022, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Spring Statement 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Prime Minister Boris Johnson 19th March 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace 19th March 2022 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
