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
Delays to refurbishment of footbridges in Kenley 15th August 2023 Back in in May I reported that the Stumps Lane footbridge and Little Roke footbridge were due to close for refurbishment. Subsequently, issues were found with... Local News
Croydon Council Planning web site now working 12th August 2023 The Council has reported that the public access planning web site is now functioning, although ongoing maintenance may occasionally cause issues. The maps and... Local News
Mental Health Strategy for South West London 11th August 2023 The new mental health strategy for South West London sets out the ways it will improve and support the mental health of everyone who lives, work or studies in... Local News
Access to Croydon Council Planning website - update 10th August 2023 As previously advised there are IT issues that are affecting a number of Council services including the ability for Councillors and the public to consistently... Local News
A Host of Events to Celebrate Croydon’s Rich and Diverse Culture. 10th August 2023 It was a great pleasure to join in the fun, food, performance, music and parade that all came together on Sunday 31st July at the Croydon Carnival on London... Local News
Access to the Croydon Council planning register 9th August 2023 Please be advised that there is an intermittent issue affecting public access to the Planning Register causing some searches to produce an error. The mapping... Local News
Oviva Weight Managment Support 8th August 2023 If you feel you need a little support with your Weight Management there is FOC support. Do take up the offer. The programme is running for twelve weeks. Local News
Support for Digital Skills - Great News 8th August 2023 Particularly good news for elderly Adults who have difficulty getting online. They will be able to access digital skills courses, workshops and drop-ins in... Local News
Sanderstead Library Fence Repair 3rd August 2023 I reported the broken panels surrounding the grounds to Sanderstead Library. I am pleased that they have now been replaced and repaired. My thanks also 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
