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 police resources into Purley 25th November 2023 Residents in Kenley and Purley have contacted local councillors to express concern over recent street robberies and attacks in Purley. In his role as both a... Local News
Further consultation for Purley Pool 25th November 2023 Purley Councillors have alerted us to a further consultation on 28th November for Purley Pool. This will be of interest to many Kenley residents who would like... Local News
Flooding investigated on Purcell Close 24th November 2023 Earlier this month I gave an update on flooding hotspots in Kenley. Over the last two days, the council has cleaned and investigated the gullies along Station... Local News
Another Busy Few Weeks As Croydon Continues to Celebrate Its Vibrant Culture and Voluntary and Faith Sectors. 24th November 2023 At Lunch time on the 11th November I joined with representatives from Talawa and residents from across Croydon in the Central Library for the launch of 'Our... Local News
Mears in Monks Hill 24th November 2023 With Councillor Joseph Lee at the Lighthouse in Monks Hill talking to residents and Mears staff to ensure residents get a good service from our housing repairs... Local News
Croydon Labour - Allegations of FRAUD 23rd November 2023 Respected journalist Michael Crick has today reported on shocking allegations of fraud made against Croydon Labour regarding the conduct of their selection for... Local News
Purley Pool - next exhibition/consultation Tuesday 28/11 2:00-7:30pm 20th November 2023 We've just received the email below: " I am writing on behalf Polaska, who is preparing a proposal for the redevelopment of 50 High Street Purley - the site of... Local News
New artwork for Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Community Hub 18th November 2023 The Kenley Community Advisory Group (KCAG) is a group made up of residents, residents association, friends associations, churches and schools in Kenley. The... Local News
Re-routing of buses in the Selsdon area due to roadworks in Farley Road 18th November 2023 As a result of the works by Thames Water in Farley Road in Selsdon buses will be on diversion. Shown here is the information on the TFL website for the 433... Local News
Singh Investigation: 12 month update 25th May 2022 Professor Swaran Singh has agreed to conduct a one-year review of the Party’s progress on implementing his recommendations. National News
Major reform of football in England 25th April 2022 Fans will be at the centre of decision-making about their club in a major shakeup of football which will see the creation of a new regulator to ensure good... National News
The Prime Minister’s Speech: Tackling Illegal Immigration 14th April 2022 Read Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on illegal immigration here. National News
Spring Statement 2022 23rd March 2022 Today, 23 March 2022, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Spring Statement 2022. Read what he said here. National News
