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
Tram Disruption: 21-29 October 18th October 2023 No trams will run east from East Croydon from 21 October to 29 October 2023 and normal service will resume on Monday 30 October. The closure will affect all... Local News
Halloween Post Box Topper 17th October 2023 These post box toppers do cheer me up. I always look out for what's next for the festive season. Local News
Croydon Health Services News 17th October 2023 Deborah Kelly appointed as Chief Nurse Officer (CNO) for Croydon Health Services NHS whilst Trust Chief Operating Officer steps down after half a decade in... Local News
Croydon's Improvement Panel publishes Exit Strategy 17th October 2023 Croydon’s Government-appointed Improvement and Assurance Panel (IAP) has today set out its plan for leaving Croydon in July 2025 or sooner, confident that the... Local News
Croydon's 2024/25 Budget proposals - Borough continues to make strong financial progress 17th October 2023 Croydon Council is proposing a 2024/25 budget that will see the council build on its strong progress in fixing its finances, while providing everyday services... Local News
Great Purley litter pick 15th October 2023 I really enjoyed litter picking in Purley this weekend at a session organised by Simon and Catherine at the Purley BID. It was especially great to see some of... Local News
Cllr Mario Creatura to step down as Chief Whip 15th October 2023 Councillor Mario Creatura has taken the decision to step down from his role as Chief Whip of the Conservative Group on Croydon Council, a position he has held... Local News
Purley Beeches Tennis Courts 14th October 2023 Good news that Purley Beeches tennis courts are to be refurbished. This is the email I have received from officers about the works. .Purley Beeches is currently... Local News
Jason Cummings selected as Conservative Candidate for Croydon East 13th October 2023 Congratulations to Jason Cummings on his selection as the prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Croydon East. Jason has lived in the constituency for three... Local News
Kemi’s speech opposing the Family Farm Tax 26th November 2024 Read my speech: without farmers we have no future, no food, poor environment. So it’s critical we support you. National News
Kemi’s speech to the CBI 26th November 2024 Read my speech: we will learn from business about how to drive positive change for people in a time of major societal and technological change. National 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
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
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
