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
Supreme Court Judgment regarding Ms Imam 29th November 2023 Yesterday, the Supreme Court handed down a judgment regarding Ms Imam's claim against Croydon Council regarding the suitability of her Council house. The full... Local News
Healthwatch AGM 29th November 2023 It was another fun packed day at the Healthwatch AGM. Great to celebrate ten years of Healthwatch here in Croydon and find out about their 2022-23 achievements... Local News
Purley Pool Consultation 29th November 2023 I attended the Purley Pool consultation yesterday. Delighted to see that parking has increased and a good offer for later living. Local News
Simon Fox selected for Croydon West 27th November 2023 Cllr Simon Fox has this evening been selected to stand for the Conservative Party in Croydon West. Commenting, Jason Perry, Mayor of Croydon, said: Well done to... Local News
Celebrating Croydon Foster Carers 27th November 2023 I was delighted to attend Croydon Foster Carer Appreciation Evening on Friday and to present the Awards to our wonderful Croydon Foster Carers. The care... Articles
Sanderstead Lights Switch On 26th November 2023 The three of us had a great time at the Sanderstead Christmas lights switch on last night. Santa arrived on his sleigh just before 6 o'clock and then after a... Local News
Very successful Purley Christmas fair on Sat 25/11 26th November 2023 Congratulations to Purley BID (Business Improvement District) for organising yesterday's Purley Christmas fair at the site of the proposed Purley Pool... Local News
Train service on the Caterham branch 26th November 2023 Last week I attended a regular catch up meeting with Govia Thameslink Railway's Senior Stakeholder Manager to discuss the train service from Kenley station -... Local News
Visit to the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation 26th November 2023 During the excellent Purley Festival this September, an encounter with a representative from the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation left me profoundly inspired... Local News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Prime Minister Boris Johnson 19th March 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace 19th March 2022 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Foreign Secretary Liz Truss 19th March 2022 Foreign Secretary Liz Truss addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what she said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Home Secretary Priti Patel 19th March 2022 Home Secretary Priti Patel addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what she said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: address from Health Secretary Sajid Javid 18th March 2022 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid addressed Spring Conference. Read what he said. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Party Chairman Oliver Dowden 18th March 2022 Party Chairman Oliver Dowden addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
