Croydon MENCAP Friday, 29 November, 2024 Hi, I was pleased to attend MENCAP's AGM last week and present the key's to their newly owned Enterprise Hub. Such great work is being undertaken by so many . It was great to hear that they would have a permanent home. More good news follows in the new collaboration with the LD Alliance, which has received funding for an important initiative, thanks to the Vulnerability Support Strategy from... 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
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
Priti Patel: Fixing our broken asylum system 4th October 2020 Home Secretary Priti Patel on fixing our broken asylum system, law and order, policing, and being firm but fair so that the system caters for those in greatest... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 1 3rd October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 1 (3rd October), including: better transport, "Generation Buy", new Conservative HQ in Leeds, and... National News
We have launched our Blue Wall Fund 3rd October 2020 We have launched a new "Blue Wall Fund" to deliver for people in the North who voted for change in the historic 2019 election victory. National News
Conservative Co-Chairman announces new headquarters in the North 3rd October 2020 The Conservative Party will open a new headquarters in Leeds to reinforce our commitment to the people of the North. National News
Black History Month 2020 1st October 2020 Celebrating the impact of black people on global culture and society. National News
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on the Winter Economy Plan 24th September 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has today launched his Winter Economy Plan, our economic response to the Coronavirus pandemic for the coming winter... National News