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
Remembering the sacrifices made by others for our todays 5th November 2023 Grandad died when I was four years old, almost seventy years ago. He was just passed his sixty-third birthday. I did not see him often, even when we visited my... Articles
Interfaith Remembrance and Peace Event 5th November 2023 Faiths Together in Croydon and Mayor Jason Perry are hosting an Remembrance and Peace Event for All Faiths on Thursday November 9 November 2023 at 6.00pm - 7... Local News
Croydon Remembrance Events 2023 5th November 2023 Croydon will come together this week as the Borough pauses to remember the many brave men and women in the Armed Forces who have lost their lives in conflicts... Local News
Free Bike Marking in Riddlesdown 5th November 2023 Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown SNT are hosting another Bike Marking event in the car park at Riddlesdown Common. This will be on Friday 24th November, 1000-1200hrs... Local News
Carer's Board 5th November 2023 Are you interested in joining Croydon's Carer's Board. Do take a look at the enclosed leaflet for details. Local News
Sanderstead Monthly Police Update 5th November 2023 Please see attached Monthly Update from the Sanderstead Safer Neighbourhood Team. Do let me know if you would like to have these sent straight to your inbox by... Local News
Funding available for defibs 4th November 2023 Applications are now open for a £1 million Defibrillator Community Automated External Defibrillators (AED) fund. The Department for Health and Social Care has... Local News
Saturday surgery in Brighton Road 4th November 2023 As usual on the first Saturday of every month, Purley councillors held their open surgery this morning. We're normally in Tesco's vestibule, but that wasn't... Local News
Supporting Kenley’s residents 3rd November 2023 Following are notes from our presentation to the KENDRA Autumn General Meeting that took place on Tuesday 24th October 2023 ay Kenley Memorial Hall. A... Local News
Delivering on your priorities: Growing the economy with our biggest trade deal since Brexit 31st March 2023 Joining the CPTPP is a massive boost, growing our economy, as we deliver on your priorities. National News
BUDGET23: Your priorities are our priorities 15th March 2023 BUDGET23 is a budget for growth. Find out how we're growing the economy, halving inflation and reducing debt here. National 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