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
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
