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
More bins in Purley 9th January 2024 I’ve been pushing for more bins across Purley & Woodcote since my election, and a number of residents and community groups have been in touch about the lack of... Local News
Met Police Roadshow 23 Jan Coulsdon Manor Hotel 6:00-8:00pm 8th January 2024 There have been several changes within the local police service recently including the appointment of some new sargeants, and more changes are planned. The... Local News
Refuse Collections Old Coulsdon 7th January 2024 Just a reminder Refuse collections in Old Coulsdon, this week are on Tuesday and return to Monday from 15th January. Christmas Trees will be collected over the... Local News
Broken steps at Oaklands fixed 7th January 2024 In October, Cllr Kolade and I spent an evening knocking on doors to talk to residents in Oaklands. Oaklands is a lovely estate nestled between Hayes Lane and... Local News
Hoardings Around Building Sites in Sanderstead 6th January 2024 Many of the abandoned building sites approved by the previous administration are now overgrown with the hoardings in a state of disrepair. I have been in touch... Local News
Opportunity for Kenley residents to see how local policing is changing 3rd January 2024 On Tuesday 23 January 2024, Kenley residents are invited to meet the police at Coulsdon Manor Golf Club from 18.00 until 20.00pm. This is an opportunity to see... Local News
How to report abandoned supermarket trolleys 2nd January 2024 Unfortunately, the very successful LoveClean Streets (LCS) app cannot be used for reporting abandoned supermarket trolleys. If you try and use LCS to report... Local News
Third death confirmed in Sanderstead Road Fire 31st December 2023 I was very shocked and saddened to hear of of the death of a third male from the house fire on Sanderstead road last Friday. The fourth male remains in a life... Local News
Christmas Recycling Dates 31st December 2023 Our recycling dates will continue to off kilter for another couple of week whilst the crews catch up after three bank holidays. Tuesday 2 January => Thursday 4... Local News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 29th October 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
Keir Starmer caved to the mob by cancelling arms licences to Israel 29th October 2024 Labour gave in to the mob and threw UK interests under the bus by cancelling arms licences to Israel. National News
I am Labour's worst nightmare 29th October 2024 Members want somebody who has conviction. They want someone who tells the truth and who champions and fights for conservative values. National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 29th October 2024 Read my speech: For too long politicians have told the public what they wanted to hear and then done their own thing. Well, I say enough. National News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National 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
