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
Purley-headquartered charity Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation to be featured on BBC Radio 4 Appeal this week 1st November 2024 Purley-headquartered charity, the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation (DSMF) will be featured on the BBC Radio 4 Appeal from Sunday 3rd November until Saturday 9th... Local News
Purley Food Hub: What they need in November 1st November 2024 Based at the Purley United Reform Church, the Purley Food Hub is entirely volunteer-run. The service provides free food parcels for individuals and families... Local News
Congratulations Purley in Bloom – GOLD Award 31st October 2024 We were thrilled to learn that Purley in Bloom was awarded a GOLD Award and an It’s Your Neighbourhood, Level 4 ‘Thriving’ Awards for the Friends of Rotary... Local News
Chris Philp MP: Tax rises will land on working people - Labour lied 31st October 2024 We now have the proof: their tax rises will land on working people. Labour lied to the British public. Rt Hon Chris Philp MP Member of Parliament for Croydon... Westminster News
Chris Philp MP: Labour misled the public on tax to get elected 31st October 2024 We now know the truth: Labour misled the public on tax to get elected. Now we face the highest level of taxes at any time in history. Rt Hon Chris Philp MP... Westminster News
Chris Philp MP: Labour's tax rise: a £19 billion real terms pay cut for working people 31st October 2024 Page 54 of the OBR EFO Report yesterday has shown that the NI tax rise will result in a £19 billion real terms pay cut for working people. Rt Hon Chris Philp MP... Westminster News
Chris Philp MP: There was no £22 billion black hole - Rachel Reeves made it up 31st October 2024 The OBR Review into DEL Forecasts yesterday shows that there was no £22 billion black hole - Rachel Reeves made it up as a pretext for tax rises. Rt Hon Chris... Westminster News
Veteran car rally this SUNDAY 3/11 30th October 2024 Don't miss this year's historic veteran car rally from London to Brighton on Sunday 3 November; it runs right through the centre of Purley any time from about... Local News
London Fire Brigade - Important Notice 30th October 2024 Good Afternoon This message is sent on behalf of London Fire Brigade's Assistant Commissioner for Prevention and Protection, Craig Carter Further to previous... Local News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling responds to Labour leadership election result 4th April 2020 Amanda Milling responds to Keir Starmer's election as leader of the Labour Party. National News
