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
Barrowsfield Application for Sanderstead Recreation Ground 11th February 2024 Pleased see the proposal for an application to build on the Barrowsfield site. Do respond to the consultation and let Denhill know what you think. Dear... Local News
Old Lodge Lane set to be transformed by new 'pocket park' 11th February 2024 The parade of shops on Old Lodge Lane, near New Valley school, is set to be transformed from a patch of grass to a new play space, with the design inspired by... Local News
Friends of Purley Beeches Work Party - 10am Saturday 17 February 10th February 2024 It was a great turn out last month and we cleared a lot of fallen timber down to the bonfire site, a big thanks to all who worked so hard, but there is still... Local News
19 February - 4-5pm - Costa Coffee Sanderstead 9th February 2024 Come and meet your local police team and have a cup of coffee in Costa Coffee in Sanderstead. Local News
Listening to residents to shape Croydon’s future library services 8th February 2024 Croydon Council is proposing to consult residents on changes to its library service that will make it easier for more people across the borough to enjoy books... Local News
Planning permission granted for redevelopment of the Selsdon garage site 7th February 2024 Planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of the Selsdon garage site. Details can be found on the council's planning page here and search on... Local News
Purley surgery in Tesco entrance 4th February 2024 By kind permission of the Tesco branch manager, two ward councillors, one from each Purley ward, hold a surgery on the first Saturday of every month in the... Local News
Conserving Nature: A Call to Action in Foxley Woods 1st February 2024 Nestled on the Kenley and Purley border, a dedicated group known as the Friends of Foxley (FoF) are on a mission to preserve and maintain the natural beauty of... Local News
Litter, Leaves path from Moreton rd to Whitmead Close 28th January 2024 Litter, unswept leaves reported on path and steps leading from Moreton road to steps across footbridge over disused railway. Reported and cleaned very promptly Local News
Home Secretary: Backing the Bill on illegal immigration 8th December 2021 Read Priti Patel's speech on illegal immigration in full here. National News
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People 27th October 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People. National News
Boris Johnson’s Keynote Speech – We’re getting on with the job 6th October 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021. National News
Sajid Javid’s Speech to Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2021 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, today spoke on the main stage of Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. National News