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
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News
Amanda Milling: We’ve outdone Labour in getting females to the top 1st December 2020 Hundreds of women have put themselves forward to be potential Conservative candidates in the past two weeks. National 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
