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
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
