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
Boris Johnson unveils a New Deal for Britain 30th June 2020 The Prime Minister this morning set out our ‘New Deal’, an ambitious economic strategy to rebuild Britain across the UK, putting jobs, skills and infrastructure... National News
Meet our new MPs: Dr Kieran Mullan, Crewe and Nantwich 25th June 2020 Meet Dr Kieran Mullan, the new MP for Crewe and Nantwich. National News
The Prime Minister’s Update on One-Metre Plus and the fight against COVID-19 24th June 2020 The Prime Minister has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get... National News
Your Questions Answered by: Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer 18th June 2020 Your questions answered by Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer. National News
Shop safely today: shops can reopen their doors in England 15th June 2020 From June 15th, shops are able to reopen their doors in England, in the next step in our careful easing of lockdown – provided they are meeting robust safety... National News
Let us work peacefully and lawfully to defeat racism and discrimination 9th June 2020 The Prime Minister has condemned the violence seen against police officers during protests over the weekend. National News
