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
Levelling up by protecting our security: AUKUS submarine deal signed 14th March 2023 Our new AUKUS agreement will protect our security and level up through the new jobs and submarines created. National News
Growing the economy by protecting security 13th March 2023 We're investing £5 billion in defence to protect our economy's growth. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2023 Find out about our achievements for Women, to wish all women a very happy International Women’s Day. National News
A new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland 28th February 2023 The Windsor Framework paves the way for a new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland. National News
Grassroots football funding 13th December 2022 Find out how the Conservatives are boosting grassroots football with generous support of clubs' facilities and their maintenance. National News