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
A22 road closure finishes a week early! 27th August 2023 I'm delighted that the A22 road closure finished a week earlier than expected. We are very grateful to SES Water for working around the clock to ensure an early... Local News
Update on encampment at Higher Drive Recreational Ground 25th August 2023 I wanted to provide the latest update on the situation at Higher Drive Recreational Ground. Kenley and Purley Councillors are working closely with each other... Local News
ESOL Courses for Adults 23rd August 2023 We're thrilled to launch our ESOL course for non-English speaking adults, aimed at providing essential language skills in a 36-week program. Course: ESOL for... Local News
MIND - Carers Support Group 22nd August 2023 Carers Support Group Help and support for people caring for someone affected by Mental Health Every Wednesday 5.30pm—7.00pm at Mind In Croydon 26 Pampisford... Local News
Kenley Ward Panel Report 31st July 2023 20th August 2023 The Kenley Ward Panel met on 31st July at Rokewood Court Care Home. The Kenley Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) reported on progress against the community safety... Local News
Diadan House Shirley 20th August 2023 Mayor Perry and I had the pleasure of visiting Diadan House in Shirley run by Kisimul. Kisimul Group provides exceptional services for people with autism... Local News
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) over Kenley Sunday 20/8 at 2:30pm 19th August 2023 Every year, weather permitting, the BBMF organises a flypass over Kenley airfield on the closest Sunday to 18th August. This commemorates Kenley's worst day of... Local News
Dangerous ceiling made safe in Downlands precinct, Brighton Rd Purley 19th August 2023 Overnight and probably as a result of the torrential rain, I was alerted by a Facebook posting to the fact that part of the ceiling in Downlands Precinct... Local News
Travellers at Higher Drive Recreational Ground 16th August 2023 A resident contacted me this morning to tell me about travellers illegally parking their caravans at the Higher Drive Recreational Ground right next to the... 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
