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
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
Improvements to Old Lodge Lane 9th March 2024 Works have been completed to rectify drainage on the wooded part of Old Lodge Lane. This stretch had become impassable by pedestrians and concerning for vehicle... Local News
Good news on Wattendon Road appeal 9th March 2024 We received welcome news from the Planning Inspector earlier this week. The appeal against the refusal of planning permission for 15 & R/O 17 Wattendon Road was... Local News
Hayes Lane pothole 9th March 2024 UPDATE: 18 March 2024 The pothole was repaired on 14th March, the delay was due to getting a permit to temporary close the road whilst the repair was carried... Local News
Update on 16-18 Park Road 9th March 2024 I’ve received a couple of emails from residents enquiring about the recent changes at 16-18 Park Road, whilst a planning application is still outstanding. I... Local News
Update from Cllr Samir: Planning Update 7th March 2024 I wanted to give a brief planning update to you all. Planning Enforcement Planning enforcement remains a significant issue locally. There are a number of live... Local News
Edgehill Road/Purley Way traffic lights: Improved signal timings! 5th March 2024 A big bug bear I've had is how long I've had to wait at the traffic lights at Edgehill Road, going towards Highfield Road through the Purley Way. Often, only... Local News
Our Plan for a Stronger Economy 17th November 2022 Read about how our plan is tackling inflation and helping you with the cost of living. National News
Rishi Sunak’s first speech as Prime Minister 25th October 2022 Rishi Sunak’s first speech as Prime Minister. Read what he said here. National News
Prime Minister Liz Truss's speech to Conservative Party Conference 2022 5th October 2022 Prime Minister Liz Truss outlined to Conservative Party Conference 2022 our plan to Get Britain Moving. National News
Our plan for law and order 4th October 2022 Suella Braverman promised to restore common sense to law and order in the UK. National News
Our plan for foreign affairs 4th October 2022 James Cleverly outlined how we are using our influence abroad to create a better future. National News
Our plan for the justice system and those who work in it 4th October 2022 Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis outlined our plan for the justice system and the great staff who work in it. National News
