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
Sanderstead United Reformed Church Anniversary Service 1st October 2023 I was pleased to be able to attend the Sanderstead United Reformed Church Anniversary on behalf of Mayor Jason Perry. It was a beautiful service commemorating... Local News
Fun @ Sanderstead Community Day 30th September 2023 It was great to catch up with everyone at the Sanderstead Community Day organised Sanderstead and Selsdon Rotary Club. I was disappointed to have missed the dog... Local News
Sanderstead Community Day 30th September 2023 We had great fun today and Sanderstead's Community Day at the Recreation Ground. We always enjoy talking to residents alongside the Sanderstead Residents'... Local News
Old Coulsdon Councillors Surgery 30th September 2023 Cllr Margaret Bird and Cllr Nikhil Sherine Thampi look forward to seeing you at the OLD COULSDON COUNCILLORS Surgery on Saturday SEPTEMBER 30th 10am-12noon on... Local News
Coulsdon Town Litter Pick - 15/10 28th September 2023 The Coulsdon West Residents' Association are holding a litter pick in town, and residents are invited to join. Equipment, bags, pickers etc will all be provided... Local News
Jobs Fair at Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church 11th October 2023 28th September 2023 Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church, which also hosts the Kenley Community Hub, is holding another Jobs Fair on Wednesday 11th October from 10.30am until 13.00pm. The... Local News
A successful surgery in Coulsdon Town 25th September 2023 The Coulsdon Town Councillors held a successful street surgery on Saturday 23rd September. We discussed lots of local issues with residents, including planning... Local News
Volunteering at the Purley Food Hub 24th September 2023 This year I’ve enjoyed getting to know the organisers and volunteers at the Purley Food Hub. It was great to volunteer yesterday morning (as well as pick-up... Local News
Parking Policy 24th September 2023 Many of you will be aware that at July’s Cabinet it was agreed to carry out a period of public consultation on Croydon’s new Draft Parking Policy. I wanted to... Local News
Kemi’s speech opposing the Family Farm Tax 26th November 2024 Read my speech: without farmers we have no future, no food, poor environment. So it’s critical we support you. National News
Kemi’s speech to the CBI 26th November 2024 Read my speech: we will learn from business about how to drive positive change for people in a time of major societal and technological change. National News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 29th October 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
I am Labour's worst nightmare 29th October 2024 Members want somebody who has conviction. They want someone who tells the truth and who champions and fights for conservative values. National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 29th October 2024 Read my speech: For too long politicians have told the public what they wanted to hear and then done their own thing. Well, I say enough. National News
Keir Starmer caved to the mob by cancelling arms licences to Israel 29th October 2024 Labour gave in to the mob and threw UK interests under the bus by cancelling arms licences to Israel. National News
