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
KENDRA Autumn General Meeting 2023 21st October 2023 KENDRA, Kenley's Resident Association for any resident living in Kenley, is holding its Autumn General Meeting on Tuesday 14th October at Kenley Memorial Hall... Local News
Purley Beeches - New Bench 21st October 2023 Great to see a new bench installed in Purley Beeches as a result of support from the Friends group. It is a great place to take a rest and enjoy the park. Local News
Marie Curie Talk about End of Life Care 21st October 2023 Marie Curie came in to talk to The Mayor, myself and officers about how they could support End of Life Care for residents in Croydon. It is important that we... Local News
CDI Launch New Talk Bus in Croydon 21st October 2023 CDI have been supporting young people and families for over 45 years since 1978. It is great to see the new bus which will offer information advocacy... Local News
Who wants to go for a lunchtime walk? 21st October 2023 Join colleagues for a lunchtime stroll on Wednesday 25th October 1-2pm – stretch your legs, get some fresh air, and have a chat. When: Wednesday 25th October 1... Local News
Costa Contact Point with Police Cancelled 20th October 2023 Dear Ward Member, Unfortunately, we are going to need to cancel our contact point today at Costas, Limpsfield Road at 10.30am. Our team just simply isn't... Local News
A pleasure to listen to Ukraine National Orchestra 19th October 2023 Despite the foul weather, it was a pleasure to attend a packed Fairfield Hall last night and to hear some beautiful classical music, some familiar and some not... Local News
Birdgang, BH365 and Beethoven - Another Week of Rich Cultural Diversity as This is Croydon Continues. 19th October 2023 It was a pleasure to join with Birdgang Ltd, Dance Umbrella and the local community at their rehearsals for their sell out show Family (DYS) Function which... Local News
Webb Estate Conservation appraisal 18th October 2023 The Webb Estate and Upper Woodcote Village Conservation Area Appraisal (CAAMP) is now being reviewed and updated by the Council's Conservation and Heritage team... Local News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 29th October 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
Keir Starmer caved to the mob by cancelling arms licences to Israel 29th October 2024 Labour gave in to the mob and threw UK interests under the bus by cancelling arms licences to Israel. National News
I am Labour's worst nightmare 29th October 2024 Members want somebody who has conviction. They want someone who tells the truth and who champions and fights for conservative values. National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 29th October 2024 Read my speech: For too long politicians have told the public what they wanted to hear and then done their own thing. Well, I say enough. National News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
