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
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
Launch of BH365 and Spending Time With Talented Authors at the Library Festival and Summer Reading Awards Event. 12th October 2023 Last week was another busy week as Croydon continued to celebrate its year as the London Borough of Culture. On Tuesday 3rd October it was a joy to join with... Local News
A new bin in Purley 12th October 2023 Since my election, I have been pushing for more bins across Purley & Woodcote, particularly in the district centre where there are flytipping hotspots. I am... Local News
Council out of hours emergency line being fixed 9th October 2023 When the Downlands Precinct ceiling collapsed over the summer, I called the Council's emergency line on a Saturday morning. I was unable to get through after... Local News
Footpath 109 in Purley resurfaced 9th October 2023 I was so pleased to receive confirmation from officers last week that footpath 109 which links Purley Station with the High Street would be resurfaced. The... Local News
Black British Book Festival and Interfaith Harvest Festival 6th October 2023 It was great to visit the Croydon Children’s Library last Saturday to kick off Black History Month and attend the Black British Book Festival. It was a real... Local News
Litter pick and Friends of Foxley work day this Sunday! 3rd October 2023 This Sunday (8th October), there are two community group events taking part, both designed to keep Kenley looking beautiful! The Friends of Foxley (FoF) will be... 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
