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
Chris Philp MP: Labour lied about their tax plans in order to win the election 30th October 2024 Labour lied about their tax plans in order to win the election. Today we will see the truth. On GB News this morning with Eamonn Holmes and Ellie Costello... Westminster News
Chris Philp MP: Labour lied about their tax plans in order to win the election 30th October 2024 Labour lied about their tax plans in order to win the election. Today we will see the truth. On Sky News this morning with Kay Burley. Rt Hon Chris Philp MP... Westminster News
Chris Philp MP: Labour misled the public on tax in order to get elected 30th October 2024 Today’s budget will be one of broken promises. They said in the election campaign their plans didn’t need tax increases beyond those in their manifesto. Today... Westminster News
Guide Dogs at LGA Conference 30th October 2024 It was good to have the opportunity to see how Guide Dogs ensure children and young people with a vision impairment are receiving the support they need, when... Local News
Purley Beeches Newsletter - So much Happening 29th October 2024 An indifferent summer this year weatherwise, but as I always look on the bright side there has been more than enough rain that our new trees needed a minimum of... Local News
Important Travel Information Re Trams 29th October 2024 Good evening, I am writing to give you advance notice of engineering works being undertaken at Station Road, West Croydon over the weekend 2 November – 4... Local News
Chris Philp MP: With colleagues protesting at Labour’s plans to scrap winter fuel payments 29th October 2024 With colleagues protesting at Labour’s plans to scrap winter fuel payments for almost all pensioners - including 71% of disabled pensioners, pensioners on less... Westminster News
Chris Philp MP: Placing a cross at Parliament’s constituency garden of remembrance 29th October 2024 Placing a cross at Parliament’s constituency garden of remembrance this morning. We will never forget. Rt Hon Chris Philp MP Member of Parliament for Croydon... Westminster News
Recent planning decisions in Croydon South 29th October 2024 I write with another periodic update of more recent good news on local planning matters. I have continued to work successfully with Mayor Jason Perry to... Local News
Amanda Milling: 'We’re delivering our manifesto promises against the odds' 24th November 2020 Amanda Milling, Chairman of the Conservative Party, talks about how we're delivering on our 2019 Manifesto pledges against the odds. National News
Our COVID Winter Plan 23rd November 2020 During this period of national restrictions, our COVID Winter Plan will the NHS, keeps children in school and lets the economy get moving again. National News
Our largest boost to our Nation’s Defence in a Generation 19th November 2020 We’re delivering a funding boost of over £24 billion for our nation’s defence. Ensuring we keep our nation safe from the evolving international threats we face. National News
Our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National News
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme 12th November 2020 Today the Chancellor has confirmed that more than 19,000 job placements have been created by our Kickstart Scheme so far – with tens of thousands more expected... National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on the COVID Vaccine in Full 9th November 2020 Read in full the Prime Minister's statement on mass testing progress, the Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine and more. National News