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
Branch blocking footpath Rockhampton road 28th January 2024 Reported and pleased to say cleared away very promptly Local News
Gully Investigation at Croham Hurst Woods 28th January 2024 Many walkers in Croham Hurst woods will know that particularly in these times of climate change the heavy rain runs down a deep ravine from the the top of the... Local News
Care Leaver appointed as Co Chair of Corporate Parenting Panel 28th January 2024 Last Wednesday’s meeting of the Corporate Parenting Panel was really special for me. Following on from our successful launch of the Corporate Parenting and Care... Local News
Launch of first Family Hub in Croydon 28th January 2024 I was delighted as Cabinet Member for Childrens Service to speak at the launch of the first Family Hub in Croydon. Opened by the Executive Mayor Jason Perry at... Local News
Residents lose fight to stop flats 56 West Hill in High Court 28th January 2024 After a long fight the residents group formed to fight a block of flats replacing a family home at 56 West Hill finally lost in the High Court. The protection... Local News
Anthony Boutall selected for Streatham & Croydon North 27th January 2024 Congratulations to Anthony Boutall on his selection as Conservative Party Candidate for Streatham & Croydon North! Anthony is a former Councillor and a current... Local News
Hoardings Around Sanderstead Building Sites 26th January 2024 Many residents have contacted me about the state of the hoardings around many of the abandoned building applications sites in Sanderstead. I am pleased to say... Local News
MMR Vaccinations 26th January 2024 Please do take time to read this report from Rachel Flowers Croydon Council's Director of Public Health. Not point 6 about what we can do. Local News
Hamsey Green Pond - A new fence 26th January 2024 I am pleased to see further improvements to Hamsey Green pond. The fence alongside the pond edge is an attractive asset which adds protection. Residents working... Local News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
