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
Parking Policy Consultation - drop-in sessions at Purley Library 24th September 2023 A new consultation just landed on Croydon’s new parking strategy, details of which can be found here. It will last for six weeks, concluding on 31 October. As... Local News
Sanderstead Horticultural Society Autumn Show 23rd September 2023 It was good to attend the Sanderstead Horticultural Society Autumn Show today and see the wonderful produce grown alongside the beautiful blooms. Some of the... Local News
Jobs fair at Old Lodge Lane Baptist church Weds 4/10; 10:30-1:00pm, 23rd September 2023 The ever-resourceful Old Lodge Lane Baptist church has organised a jobs fair on Wednesday 4/10/2023, 10:30am - 1:00pm at which a variety of local organisations... Local News
Fashion, Music and Open House as Croydon celebrates another week as the London Borough of Culture. 20th September 2023 Last week it was a real pleasure to visit the ‘Choose Love Garden’ which has been transported from its award winning site at the Chelsea Flower Show to the... Local News
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust AGM 19th September 2023 I attended the Croydon Health Services NHS Trust AGM - a long title I know and for most of the residents it is the place we still refer to as Mayday. It was... Local News
Sanderstead Neighbourhood Team Ward Panel Meeting 19th September 2023 Good to attend the Sanderstead Safer Neighbourhood Police Team Meeting tonight and talk about the priorities for the area. Fortunately, crime is down over the... Local News
Sorry! - MORE road works near Purley Hospital 19th September 2023 I'm acutely aware of the traffic chaos caused by extensive roadworks near Purley Hospital least month, and I'm very sorry to report that more are just starting... Local News
Fly tips still scheduled to be cleared from Higher Drive Recreational Ground 19th September 2023 I've reported previously on the situation at Higher Drive Rec and the moving on of the travellers who encamped there. Most of the rubbish has been removed, but... Local News
New planning applications across Purley & Woodcote, including 238 flats on Whytecliffe Road South 18th September 2023 There are a number of planning applications across Purley & Woodcote that I wanted to alert residents to. Either myself or my ward colleague, Cllr Holly Ramsey... Local News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News
Our plan to cut immigration 4th December 2023 Our plan to deliver the biggest cut in net migration on record. National News
What the Autumn Statement means for you 22nd November 2023 What the Autumn Statement means for you… National News
We’re delivering on our five priorities 20th November 2023 INFLATION HALVED: PRIORITY DELIVERED. And we've cut the small boat crossings by 33%. National News
Rishi Sunak: One year of taking long-term decisions to deliver the change we need 25th October 2023 Find out about Rishi's first year delivering long-term solutions to secure a brighter future. National News
CPC23 Address from Rishi Sunak 4th October 2023 Long-term decisions for a brighter future: find out what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said to wrap up Conservative Party Conference 2023 here. National News
