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
Delivering Net Zero 20th September 2023 Rishi Sunak has outlined a new way to get to Net Zero. National News
Labour’s open border policy = 100,000 more migrants 14th September 2023 Keir Starmer and Labour would let 100,000 more illegal migrants into Britain. National News
How we’re backing childcare 25th August 2023 Find out about many of the initiatives we are backing to give every child the best start in life. National News
A new anti-corruption strategy 15th August 2023 The Conservatives are developing a new anti-corruption strategy to tackle this heinous problem. National News
We must ensure that immigration crime doesn’t pay 14th August 2023 We are tackling the people who benefit from employing and renting to illegal immigrants. National News
4 million more people in work 17th July 2023 4 Million more people in work – the Conservatives are growing the economy. National News
