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
Sadiq Khan overrules Croydon by forcing the installation of ULEZ cameras 8th September 2023 Like many Croydonians, I remain extremely angry about the decision to dramatically extend the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) into Outer London. I have... Local News
Come and enjoy the Purley Community Festival 7th September 2023 The Purley BID (Business Association) and many local firms are sponsoring a fantastic two days of fun and music acts this coming weekend at Rotary Field... Local News
Celebrating Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent Artists as the Liberty Festival Lands in Croydon. 6th September 2023 It was a personal highlight for me to join the Liberty Festival across Croydon town centre last weekend. The Festival shone a spotlight on the amazing talents... Local News
Food waste collection around /including Coulsdon Rise 4th September 2023 Don't be alarmed if your food waste was not collected with your paper waste this morning as the crew will be coming back wiith another vehicle later today. Local News
Travellers have moved from Higher Drive Recreational Ground 2nd September 2023 Following a court summons, the travellers at Higher Drive moved on Wednesday night/Thursday morning. Council staff have completed a clean-up of the main field... Local News
Emergency Road Closure - Hayes Lane 1st September 2023 To facilitate an emergency repair on a gas leak SGN have closed Hayes Lane between its junctions with Frobisher Close and Cadogan Place. The signed diversion... Local News
WARNING: ULEZ charging starts tomorrow: Tues 29/8/2023 28th August 2023 I'm grateful to Phil Thomas of the Riddlesdown Residents' Association for permission to copy from a recent email: A reminder that the Ultra Low Emission Zone... Local News
Whoopee! A22 Godstone Road has reopened one week early :-) 28th August 2023 The A22 Godstone Road bridge has been closed for five long weeks because of essential roadworks which were needed to allow the installation of a new watermain... Local News
Why are ULEZ cameras on Croydon's roads? 27th August 2023 Several people have questioned me on why ULEZ cameras are being installed on Kenley roads with one constituent writing in to ask: “Previously we gathered that... 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
