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
A New Bus, A Bit of a Do, Hip Hop, a New Gym and Stanley Arts Development – Partnership and Partying in Croydon. 29th October 2023 It has been another exciting period to be the Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture in Croydon. It was a great pleasure to join with the team at Croydon... Local News
Tackling speeding on Pampisford Road 29th October 2023 Over the last year, I have been contacted by a number of residents of Wyvern Road who have raised their concerns about speeding on Pampisford Road. I shared... Local News
Old Coulsdon Councillors Surgery 28th October 2023 Our Councillors Surgery today, on the Parade Coulsdon Road Old Coulsdon, was again very busy. Not everyone had issues but those that had, have been taken up... Local News
Objection to application to remove trees in Welcomes Road 28th October 2023 I have been contacted by several residents with deep concerns about this application for consent for works to protected trees at 78 Welcomes Road. I would like... Local News
Plan set out for Regina Road redevelopment - providing at least 200 new Council homes 27th October 2023 I'm very pleased to have agreed the delivery model for the redevelopment on Regina Road. Under Labour, the condition of the Council housing on this site was so... Local News
Updates from Coulsdon Town Police Ward Panel - 27th October 27th October 2023 It was good to attend the Coulsdon Town Police Ward Panel last night. Here are just some of the issues discussed: The police will be working with the security... Local News
Official opening of Monks Hill gym 25th October 2023 A great pleasure to be at the Monks Hill gym earlier today, 25th October 2023, for the official opening of the Monks Hill gym. Councillor Andy Stranack, Cabinet... Local News
One Day Travel Card Saved 24th October 2023 Good afternoon I am writing to update you on the Day Travelcard. I am pleased to confirm that, after close collaboration with the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), we... Local News
Solving flooding issues in Purley 23rd October 2023 Earlier this year, I was contacted by Mary Coughlan, owner of Lucindas on Russell Hill Parade. Mary told me that over the years, her shop has been adversely... Local News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News
Our plan to cut immigration 4th December 2023 Our plan to deliver the biggest cut in net migration on record. National News
What the Autumn Statement means for you 22nd November 2023 What the Autumn Statement means for you… National News
We’re delivering on our five priorities 20th November 2023 INFLATION HALVED: PRIORITY DELIVERED. And we've cut the small boat crossings by 33%. National News
Rishi Sunak: One year of taking long-term decisions to deliver the change we need 25th October 2023 Find out about Rishi's first year delivering long-term solutions to secure a brighter future. National News
CPC23 Address from Rishi Sunak 4th October 2023 Long-term decisions for a brighter future: find out what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said to wrap up Conservative Party Conference 2023 here. National News
