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
The Prime Minister's letter on Coronavirus: Stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. 30th March 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s guidance everyone should follow and the measures the government has put in place to fight Coronavirus. National News
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
