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
Marlpit Lane Closure 14-17 June 23 2nd June 2023 Marlpit Lane will be closed 20.00- 05.00 from 14-17 June for repairs. Details attached Local News
The Bridle Road is finally getting resurfaced 1st June 2023 When driving round Purley, I was struck by the appalling condition of the Bridle Road which many use as a cut-through to Foxley Lane. I raised this with Council... Local News
4 flats at 30 Wyvern Road refused 31st May 2023 Back in April, I blogged about a planning application for 4 flats for 30 Wyvern Road. I referred this application on a number of grounds, mainly inadequate... Local News
Help us save the PWRA 29th May 2023 The Purley & Woodcote Residents Association (PWRA) has been around for over 80 years and has stood up for residents of Purley in protecting, preserving, and... Local News
Good News! Planning Permission expired for block of flats at 444 Selsdon Road 29th May 2023 I was so pleased to get confirmation from the Planning Enforcement Officer of the Council that the planning permission granted under the the Labour... Local News
Labours Legacy in South Croydon Ward 29th May 2023 A number of residents have commented to me about their dismay at seeing the block of flats being built at 270 Selsdon road on the corner of Selsdon road and... Local News
Nat West to close branch in South End in July 29th May 2023 The three ward councillors received an e mail from Nat West with the unwelcome news that they intend to close their branch in South End in July I responded on... Local News
Visit to Christian Family Concern 29th May 2023 I was happy to accept the invitation from Christian Family Concern to visit them at Wallis House in South Park Hill road. I have visited this charity before to... Local News
Visit to Early Help Solutions at Turnabout Centre 29th May 2023 I was really pleased to visit the Early Help Family Solutions team at the Turnabout Centre in South Croydon We know how early help is vital to vulnerable... Local News
Prime Minister’s address to the nation on booster jabs 12th December 2021 Boris Johnson addressed the nation on the need for all of us to get our booster jabs. National News
Home Secretary: Backing the Bill on illegal immigration 8th December 2021 Read Priti Patel's speech on illegal immigration in full here. National News
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People 27th October 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People. National News
Boris Johnson’s Keynote Speech – We’re getting on with the job 6th October 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021. National News