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
The Borough of Culture year draws to a close 24th March 2024 Yesterday was the final day of Croydon's Borough of Culture year; it was celebrated by many street events, musical and artistic performances, and public space... Local News
Purley Leisure Centre plans finally unveiled 22nd March 2024 I'm delighted that the Purley Leisure centre plans are now available for public viewing and comment under reference 24/00775/FUL here: https://publicaccess3... Local News
Improved traffic signalling - Whytecliffe Road South 19th March 2024 I recently blogged about securing improved signal timings for Edgehill Road. Local resident Melanie alerted me to an issue on Whytecliffe Road South at the... Local News
Manor Way/Woodside Road walkabout: Positive road resurfacing news 18th March 2024 Manor Way/Woodside Road walkabout: Positive road resurfacing news It was a pleasure to welcome Karen Agbabiaka, the Council’s relatively new Director for... Local News
Concerns Raised Over 312 Bus Route Skipping Stops in Purley 18th March 2024 Residents in the Old Lodge Lane end of Kenley have expressed frustration over the newly introduced 312 bus route, which reportedly fails to stop at Purley High... Local News
New food bin arrived less than two weeks after ordering :-) 17th March 2024 For the first time on 5 years, my waste food bin disappeared at the end of a scheduled collection day, so I reported its loss via the website: https://www... Local News
Well-attended SNT meeting at Purley Sports Club 17th March 2024 About 20 Purley residents attended the recent Purley Safer Neighbourhood Team ward panel meeting last week which was held at Purley Sports Club. Chair Ranjiv... Local News
Thames Water Emergency Works: Hartley Down Road Closure 11th March 2024 I was advised by Hadra this morning that Thames Water has closed a section of Hartley Down and raised this with Jackie Edgerton, Network Management Officer... Local News
Rising groundwater from the Bourne 9th March 2024 Croydon Council has alerted Kenley Ward councillors, Mayor Perry and the Cabinet Member for Streets and Environment that the Environment Agency has issued a... Local News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News
Our plan to cut immigration 4th December 2023 Our plan to deliver the biggest cut in net migration on record. National News