Croydon MENCAP Friday, 29 November, 2024 Hi, I was pleased to attend MENCAP's AGM last week and present the key's to their newly owned Enterprise Hub. Such great work is being undertaken by so many . It was great to hear that they would have a permanent home. More good news follows in the new collaboration with the LD Alliance, which has received funding for an important initiative, thanks to the Vulnerability Support Strategy from... 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
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
Start Up Loan Scheme passes 75,000 mark 26th August 2020 The UK Government-owned British Business Bank has issued its 75,000th loan through its Start Up Loans programme, marking more than £623 million invested in... National News
Wash your hands, cover your face, make space: the next steps in our plan for lockdown measures 31st July 2020 Wash your hands, cover your face, make space. These are the next steps in our plan for lockdown measures. National News
Police Forces Bolstered Across England and Wales 30th July 2020 We have announced that over 4,300 police officers have joined the police since we launched our major recruitment drive in September 2019. National News
One Year On: Delivering on the people's priorities 24th July 2020 A year ago today the Prime Minister stood on the steps of 10 Downing Street for the first time, and set out his vision for how we would unite and level up... National News
