Croydon MENCAP Friday, 29 November, 2024 Hi, I was pleased to attend MENCAP's AGM last week and present the key's to their newly owned Enterprise Hub. Such great work is being undertaken by so many . It was great to hear that they would have a permanent home. More good news follows in the new collaboration with the LD Alliance, which has received funding for an important initiative, thanks to the Vulnerability Support Strategy from... Local News
Damaged crossing repaired 30th October 2023 The pedestrian crossing over the Godstone Road to the junction with Little Roke Road was destroyed by road traffic accident on 1st of July, leaving a very... Local News
The Department for Health £1 million Defibrillator Fund Now Open 30th October 2023 Applications are now open for the £1 million Defibrillator Community Automated External Defibrillators (AED) fund. The Department for Health and Social Care has... Local News
Big Belly Bins - using them properly 29th October 2023 Part of the Council's fleet of waste bins are the so-called Big Belly Bins. These bins hold a great deal more than the standard bins because they include a... 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
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
