Croydon MENCAP Friday, 29 November, 2024 Hi, I was pleased to attend MENCAP's AGM last week and present the key's to their newly owned Enterprise Hub. Such great work is being undertaken by so many . It was great to hear that they would have a permanent home. More good news follows in the new collaboration with the LD Alliance, which has received funding for an important initiative, thanks to the Vulnerability Support Strategy from... 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
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
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
