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
Chestnut Gardens Care Home Open Day, 2nd November 28th October 2024 Chestnut Gardens Care Home (93 Foxley Lane, Purley, CR8 3HP) is hosting an open day on Saturday 2nd November, which may be of interest to residents looking to... Local News
Very low risk of gate at entrance to Upper Woodcote Village, Webb Estate 27th October 2024 There has been a lot of rumour recently that the local Residents' Association was applying to erect a gate at the Upper Woodcote Village (UWV) entrance to the... Local News
Help Clear the Way: Reporting Autumn Leaves with the LoveCleanStreets App 26th October 2024 As autumn settles in, falling leaves naturally cover Kenley’s streets and pavements. While this can be pretty, they can also create slippery surfaces... Local News
Barrowfield Application Now In 26th October 2024 Many of you will have objected to the previous application at Barrowsfield which only could be described as a monstrosity. This application appears to be much... Local News
Samir visits Beauty & The Feast 25th October 2024 It was great to recently visit Beauty & The Feast and chat with owner Vera. Situated on the Brighton Road, near the junction with Old Lodge Lane, Vera combines... Local News
Chris Philp MP: Labour should bring the Winter Fuel decision back for another vote 24th October 2024 I also challenged the Government for rushing through their Winter Fuel Payment vote before the statutory assessment and report from the Social Security Advisory... Westminster News
Chris Philp MP: demands for today’s British taxpayers to fork out for sins hundreds of years ago is totally wrong 24th October 2024 Demands for today’s British taxpayers to fork out up to £18 trillion in reparation for sins - however grave - committed hundreds of years ago is totally wrong... Westminster News
Chris Philp MP: Labour's campaigning in the US election will make it harder for the British Govt 24th October 2024 Over 100 Labour staffers undertaking organised systemic campaigning for Kamala Harris in the US election will make it hard for the British Govt to deal with the... Westminster News
Old Lodge Lane closing for resurfacing 23-25 October 2024 19th October 2024 UPDATE: 17th November 2024 The wooded section of Old Lodge Lane wasn't resurfaced at this time. We've received the following update from Highways Officers:... Local News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
