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
The Prime Minister's letter on Coronavirus: Stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. 30th March 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s guidance everyone should follow and the measures the government has put in place to fight Coronavirus. National News
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News