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
Purley Library consultation workshop 28th March 2024 The Croydon's library service is currently consulting on major proposals which will transform the way in which services are delivered across the borough. It is... Local News
Introducing Andrew Price, Conservative Candidate for Park Hill & Whitgift 25th March 2024 Andrew Price has been announced as the Conservative Candidate for Park Hill & Whitgift on Thursday 2nd May. Commenting, Andrew Price said: I'm proud to be your... Local News
Cllr Jade Appleton makes difficult decision to stand down 25th March 2024 Cllr Jade Appleton has made the difficult decision to stand down as Councillor for Park Hill & Whitgift, effective immediately. A by-election will shortly be... 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
Our 2020 Spending Review Delivers on the Priorities of the British People 25th November 2020 We are providing £280 billion to get our country through coronavirus. Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review sets out how. National News
The Spending Review 2020 in Full 25th November 2020 Read and watch the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review in full. National News
Amanda Milling: 'We’re delivering our manifesto promises against the odds' 24th November 2020 Amanda Milling, Chairman of the Conservative Party, talks about how we're delivering on our 2019 Manifesto pledges against the odds. National News
Our COVID Winter Plan 23rd November 2020 During this period of national restrictions, our COVID Winter Plan will the NHS, keeps children in school and lets the economy get moving again. National News
Our largest boost to our Nation’s Defence in a Generation 19th November 2020 We’re delivering a funding boost of over £24 billion for our nation’s defence. Ensuring we keep our nation safe from the evolving international threats we face. National News
Our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National News
