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
Boris Johnson wins the BBC Leaders’ Debate 6th December 2019 Tonight, Jeremy Corbyn once again demonstrated an abject failure of leadership. His repeated unwillingness to set out a clear position on Brexit means he has no... National News
Get Britain out of neutral: Conservatives launch new billboard 6th December 2019 The Conservative Party launched a new billboard today, Get Britain out of neutral. The poster was launched at sites in London, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham... National News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to let criminals avoid prison 5th December 2019 Labour’s policy to scrap prison sentences of under six months would lead to a surge of offenders on our streets, risking public safety. National News
The first 100 days of a Conservative majority government and the choice before the British people 4th December 2019 Our Conservative plan for getting Brexit done so that we can unleash Britain's potential is in stark contrast to the gridlock, dither, delay and uncertainty of... National News
Exposed: Labour plot with RMT behind rail strike chaos 3rd December 2019 Rail union leaders and the Labour Party have boasted that they are "working together" to "bring down" the government at this month's election through a campaign... National News
Brexit is a once in a generation opportunity to strengthen our border security 1st December 2019 Brexit provides a once in a generation opportunity to strengthen the security of the UK border. National News
