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
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
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
