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
National Breastfeeding Week 3rd August 2023 This year National Breastfeeding Week will be taking place from 18th – 24th September. This year will continue and build on last year’s theme, ‘Everyone has a... Local News
Speeding on Woodplace Lane 2nd August 2023 Residents have complained about speeding on Woodplace Lane. The speed visor on the Lane isn't operational after an accident so the Highways Road Safety Team has... Local News
Alice Through Wonderland in Wandle Park and Investment and Funding into Sports and Community Facilities in Croydon. 2nd August 2023 It has been another busy week as the Borough of Culture continues in Croydon and we showcase new investment in sports facilities across the Borough. Last... Local News
New Cricket Pitch for Coulsdon 2nd August 2023 I'm delighted that cricket fans will have access to a new cricket pitch in Coulsdon after Croydon Council secured funding, in partnership with the English... Local News
Purley Pool proposals come to Planning Committee Thursday 3/8, 6:00pm 2nd August 2023 The developer Polaska held some public consultation meetings last month at Christ Church and their proposals come before the Council's full planning committee... Local News
Lots of sound advice from Trading Standards 1st August 2023 The Trading Standards department of the council produces a very helpful regular bulletin which is well worth reading, and the latest is attached to this blog... Local News
Change to Old Lodge Lane traffic lights 29th July 2023 As expected, the temporary closure of the A22 Godstone Rd at Purley Rail bridge has caused significant disruption to traffic in the surrounding area. Loca... Local News
Old Coulsdon Councillors Surgery 29th July 2023 Do drop by to the Old Coulsdon Councillors Surgery this Saturday July 29th 10-12 noon on The Parade Coulsdon Rd Old Coulsdon Local News
Brick by Brick - Red Clover Gardens - Lion Green Road 28th July 2023 Red Clover Gardens is the development of 157 homes for private sale, affordable and social rent. The properties are in five separate blocks on Lion Green Road... 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
