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
Listening to residents - a new strategy for Croydon’s library service 24th January 2024 A new strategy for Croydon’s Library service has been released ahead of a Cabinet Meeting on 31st January, for consultation over the next few weeks. After... Local News
Very successful Police event at Coulsdon Court Hotel 24th January 2024 Last night, about 30 local residents and four local councillors braved the horrendous wind and rain to attend a Police communications event at Coulsdon Court... Local News
Monks Hill Men’s Shed 22nd January 2024 St Francis church in Monks Hill is launching its Men’s Shed on Saturday 17th February. Men's Shed is a national movement of repair shops, targeted at men who... Local News
Croydon Loves You - Funding opportunity 22nd January 2024 Croydon Loves You is a new wellbeing programme supporting projects such as Little Manhattan walks and reminiscence events; Thinking of You, Always; Barton’s... Local News
Super Natural Extra Normal and Tamil Heritage Month Celebrated as ‘This is Croydon’ celebrates 2024. 18th January 2024 2024 kicked off in style with an immersive and interactive dance experience held in the Whitgift Centre Last Weekend. On Sunday 14th we celebrated Tamil... Local News
Update on flood relief works on Kenley Lane 16th January 2024 UPDATE 16 February 2024 The streetworks have been cleared away for now and many people might be thinking, 'job done'. However, as soon as a permit is obtained... Local News
Cold but successful Street Surgery in Coulsdon 15th January 2024 It was great to be out in Coulsdon hosting our regular street surgery, where residents can come and chat to local Councillors about their concerns and get... Local News
Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church to host third Jobs Fair 11th January 2024 Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church is gearing up for its third Jobs Fair on Wednesday, January 24th 2024, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. These events have become a beacon... Local News
Mayor's Question Time - New Addington 11th January 2024 The next Mayor's Question Time will be held in New Addington. Residents will have the opportunity to ask me about local issues and his priorities for the... 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
