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
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